If you love the winter and can't wait to be outdoors enjoying the snow and fresh air, there are plenty of fun activities in southern Wisconsin close to your Lake Geneva house rental. People from Milwaukee and Chicago arrive every winter to enjoy activities near the various Lake Geneva vacation homes, so why not plan an exciting winter vacation at Lake Geneva? There's plenty to do for every member of the family, and if you're trying cross country or downhill skiing for the first time, lessons are available. Here are just some of the outdoor activities that await you at this beautiful resort area in scenic Wisconsin.
Downhill Skiing
Alpine Valley Resort in Elkorn, Wisconsin, has 20 runs and 3 chair lifts, as well as snowboarding. Lessons are available for groups, semi-private, or private. Lessons for kids are also available. Lift tickets can be purchased for the day. Grand Geneva Resort at Lake Geneva has 18 runs, 3 chairs, and 2 tows. Lessons are provided for beginner through advanced skiers. A terrain park is available for snowboarders. Cross country skiers has 10 kilometers of cross country trails through beautiful, scenic areas. Kids' skiing lessons are also provided. Tobogganing and snowshoeing are also available at Grand Geneva.
Cross Country Skiing
In addition to Grand Geneva, cross country skiers may go to Big Foot State Park for trails in the 27-acre park. The trails are well marked. Daily or annual trail passes are available. The George Williams Campus of Aurora University allows cross country skiing on weekends, with lessons available. Kettle Moraine State Forest allows cross country skiing. Make sure you get a State Park sticker. Old World Wisconsin has cross country trails open on Friday through Sunday. Ski rentals are available, and a refreshment area is on the premises.
Ice Skating
In addition to Grand Geneva Resort, there are several public areas for ice skating. The Abbey Resort at the Harbor House in Elkorn has a skating rink. Lighted rinks are located at the Baseball Diamond in Sunset Park, Library Park, and Behind the Field House at Williams Bay.
Snowmobiling
Numerous snowmobile trails are located around the county, mainly on private land that connects with the county trail system. You must have permission before snowmobiling on private land. Snowmobile clubs in the surrounding area keep the trails marked.
Ice Fishing
For something different, try your skill at ice fishing. Geneva Lake Bait and Tackle accommodates families with children or large groups. Fishing shacks are available for rent. Tom Billing is a Lake Geneva Fishing Guide who provides all equipment and rentals of fishing shacks.
Sleigh Rides
For some real old fashioned winter fun, plan a fun sleigh ride through the beautiful countryside. Sleigh rides are available at Fantasy Hills Ranch, Grand Geneva Resort, and Old World Wisconsin.
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