Welcome to the most romantic Lake Geneva lodging accommodations!

Lazy Cloud Inn and Lazy Cloud Bed & Breakfast in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin are the ideal place for your honeymoon, couple’s retreat or romantic getaway. Located in southeastern Wisconsin, midway between Milwaukee, Chicago, Rockford and Madison make it the perfect escape.

Our bed & breakfast and inn offer premiere lodging with a luxurious double whirlpool and fireplace in every suite.

Our romantic Wisconsin Inn is located just two minutes west of Lake Geneva. This country inn has all the privacy and luxury of the finest Lake Geneva hotels and resorts, with the personal attention of a bed & breakfast. The large, private decks off of each suite are a magical place to sip a glass of wine and stargaze.

This Wisconsin bed & breakfast is located in a secluded area on the west end of Lake Geneva in the small, lakeside village of Fontana and is the perfect spot for a quiet lover’s evening. Originally built as a polo lodge in 1920, each suite is decorated in a rustic, country style with a private outside entrance.

In the Lake Geneva area, there’s plenty to see and do. Enjoy a sunset cruise on an elegant yacht, a breathtaking hot air balloon ride, an outstanding restaurant or our quaint, downtown shops. Whatever your pleasure, you are sure to find it in Lake Geneva.

Let us help you plan your next romantic getaway at the Lazy Cloud Inn or the Lazy Cloud B&B.

Lazy Cloud is the ideal place to fall in love all over again!

All Rooms Include:

• Candles
• Fireplace
• Breakfast
• Cappuccino
• Bath Pillows
• Bubble Bath
• Bottle of Wine
• Hot Chocolate
• Fluffy Bathrobes
• Double Whirlpool
• Godiva Chocolates
• Microwave Popcorn
• Love seat or Daybed
• Dorm Size Microwave
• Dorm Size Refrigerator
• Private Outside Entrance
• Private Bath with Shower
• Radio/Cassette/CD Player
• The Game "Enchanted Evening"
• Dining area for two in all rooms except Beachcomber's Room and Vintage Lace Room.

Lazy Cloud Bed and Breakfast Rooms:

The Brandner Suite:

The Brandner Suite is decorated like an English Country Cottage. It is done in dark blue carpeting and whitewashed walls stenciled with brick and ivy.

The double whirlpool is in the sitting room and has a matching fieldstone surround. A three tiered fountain is built into the stone at the end of the whirlpool.

The bedroom features a canopied bed. Inside the canopy, white miniature lights wound amongst white silk wisteria blooms create a magical spell. The quilt on the bed is done in blues, creams and yellows.

The fieldstone fireplace is in the wall that separates the bedroom from the sitting room and can be viewed from both rooms. The sitting room has a dining table for two and the daybed with lots of pillows overlooking our English perennial garden.

The Enchanted Treehouse:

The Enchanted Treehouse is the only suite that you can enter from the lodge, as well as a private outside entrance. There are two big advantages to that. One, you don't to go outside to have breakfast on cold or rainy days. Two, if you do want to watch TV, all you have to do is go downstairs.

The Enchanted Treehouse is also our only two story suite. Your shower is on the first floor, then you go up a private staircase to your room. (It is totally private - you can go to the shower in your pj's and no one knows!) There is a half bath on the second floor.

The Enchanted Treehouse was so named because the staircase winds around a large pine tree. It also has a private deck that's great for stargazing.

It also has a private deck that's great for stargazing.

A double whirlpool sits just to your right as you walk through the doorway. The queen size bed has a quilt done in shades of green with burgundy. Birdhouses, watering cans and baskets decorate the suite. Honeysuckle vine with wisteria flowers and miniature white lights are on the ceiling above the bed and sitting area. A dining area for two is by the windows that overlook the grounds. To the left of the fireplace, is a double recliner love seat.

The Gazebo Suite:

The Gazebo Suite is decorated in an outdoor theme. The bedroom is painted to give the feeling of being on a porch. Baskets of hanging flowers are painted to look like they are hanging from fretwork. Two kittens are sitting on the porch railing. Butterflies, bumble bees and ladybugs hover near the flowers. A bird bath fountain with a lady holding roses completes the room. The water cascades softly from the top rose into the bird bath.

The bed has a country quilt done in several shades of green and accented in rose. Two of the walls in the bedroom are finished in pine and the ceiling is done in beadboard.

The sitting room features a spectacular whirlpool area. The whirlpool sets on a eight sided platform. The back five sides are floor to ceiling mirrors and the front three sides are three steps up into the whirlpool. The large candlesticks reflect endlessly into the surrounding mirrors.

While soaking in the tub, you can enjoy the soft glow of the fireplace and a dining area for two makes a great place to enjoy breakfast.

The sitting room has a daybed with lots of pillows for lounging with a view of the fireplace. This two room suite is done in dark green carpeting.

The Hayloft Suite:

The Hayloft Suite is named because this was the original hayloft when the building was created as a polo lodge (Lodge History) in the 1920's. You enter this suite on the first floor and immediately walk up the stairs to the second floor where the entire suite is located. As you walk up the open staircase, you read "Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be" stenciled on the front of the steps. The wide pine flooring used in the original hayloft is in the sitting area at the top of the stairs. There is a fieldstone fireplace and a whirlpool for two with a matching fieldstone surround.

A double reclining love seat done in dark green leather is a great place to relax. The fireplace can viewed from anywhere in the room as the suite is one large room. Old fashioned tin advertising signs decorate the suite.

The bedroom is done with dark green carpeting and the queen size bed has a quilt done in dark green, lilac and cream. An old trunk that was brought back from Germany stands in the corner. There is also a dining area for two overlooking our picturesque grounds.

Log Cabin Suite:

As you walk through the doorway you'll actually feel as though you're entering a Log Cabin. The suite has hardwood floors, and logs on the ceiling and walls. It is decorated in a primitive country style with antiques scattered throughout. There is a large floor to ceiling brick fireplace at one end of the living room with the whirlpool located at the other end.

A double reclining leather couch is a nice place to lounge while enjoying the fireplace. We have an antique trunk for a coffee table.

Above the double whirlpool, grapevines are wound on the ceiling with miniature white lights and bittersweet intermingled for a soft glow.

The colors in the bedroom are done in soft roses and greens. A fishnet canopy surrounds the bed and adds to the romantic atmosphere.

The Northwoods Suite:

The Northwoods Suite is decorated with logs and stone that reminds you of a cabin up north. Logs cover one wall in the sitting room and one wall in the bedroom. Both rooms are carpeted in a chocolate brown plush. A large fieldstone fireplace separates the two rooms with a pair of old cross-country skis with leather straps leaning in the corner.

In the bedroom, an oversize cannonball headboard dominates the bed. The quilt on the bed is done in deep burgundy, tan, and cream.

Above the double whirlpool, miniature lights and ivy wind through lattice work. Also a tan leather love seat has a stack of suitcases next to it for an end table. Evergreen boughs and pine cones are stencil on the creamy beige walls.

The curtains are beige scarves draped around tree branches. An antique sled leans against the fireplace. The fireplace mantel is decorated with a duck decoy and old antique lantern. A dining table for two by the window overlooks our gardens.

The bathroom is really unique - all done in logs and it has a fieldstone shower!

Paul Newman Suite:

This room is named the Paul Newman Suite because he stayed here while he was doing summer stock at the Belfry Theater in 1950. We don't know which room he stayed in, but we decided one of rooms should be named after him!

The room is designed to look like stables inside, since it was originally used as stables. Wide pine boards cover the walls and ceiling and the floor is done in hunter green carpeting. This couple is enjoying cuddling up on the daybed in front the awesome fireplace. The fireplace is a twelve foot wall of split fieldstone.

The canopy bed was handmade from 4x4 boards and the beautiful bed linens and the canopy are done in a lavender floral pattern.

A dining area for two sits just to the left of the double whirlpool. It's a great place to enjoy your breakfast in the morning.

Tiffany Garden Suite:

Since our last name is Tiffany, we decided to have one room named after us as our signature room. The Tiffany Garden Suite is decorated to look like a garden with lilacs, sweet peas and pansies scattered throughout the suite. When you're sick of winter and snow, you'll absolutely love this room! It is carpeted in hunter green carpeting and has an abundance of stenciling.

The sitting room and the bedroom are divided by a see-thru fieldstone fireplace so you can see the fireplace from anywhere in the suite.

This is a second floor suite so sunshine streams through the many windows. The view from the sitting room is a meadow with an apple orchard. The window shades throughout the whole suite are stenciled with pansies. And no garden is complete without a bunny, of which there are several in the room. Packets of seed flowers are found in many different places in the suite including all the light switch plates. A white wicker daybed is completed with a purple gingham comforter for lounging. The dining area overlooks the meadow and also is done in white wicker.

In the bedroom, the headboard of the queen size bed is now a picket fence. Forming an arch over the bed is latticework coming out eight inches from the wall. It is filled with miniature white lights, lilacs and ivy. Latticework is stenciled on the wall behind the bed with stenciled sweet peas climbing the lattice. A large birdhouse with ivy climbing it, is painted on one of the walls. Outdoor garden light are used throughout the suite for soft lighting. This is truly a garden Suite!

Beachcomber's Room:

The Beachcomber is one of our two rooms, which means it is not as large as our suites. It does have all the same amenities as our suites except that it is smaller. This room is done with hardwood floors and cream colored walls. The corner fireplace is done in Wisconsin limestone.

The fireplace continues the French county theme of the room. Because the fireplace was placed in the corner, it can be seen from anywhere in the room.

The double whirlpool has navy blue tile around it and mirrors on the walls. Seashells and sailboats are scattered throughout the room. The navy blue leather loveseat is also a double recliner.

The queen size bed has a pale blue comforter with flowers. There is a canopy above about a third of the bed (above the pillows). Inside the canopy, miniature white lights are on the ceiling covered with blue fabric - so when you turn on the lights, the stars come out!

Vintage Lace Room:

The Vintage Lace room is one of our two rooms, which means it is not as large as our suites. It does have all the same amenities as our suites except the dining area. The room is done in hunter green carpeting with antique white walls. A dark green love seat sets between the whirlpool and the fireplace.

A queen size bed is across from the love seat. The bedspread looks like lace with roses laying on it. On either side of the bed is an armoire. One of them is set up as a closet with drawers. The other one has the refrigerator and microwave in it. The room has little Victorian touches scattered throughout.

The fireplace has hunter green tile with rose decorator tiles accenting it. The tile is also on the front of the whirlpool.

Lazy Cloud Inn Rooms:

Dreamcatcher Suite:

Golden oak logs make the Dreamcatcher Suite glow with warmth of an elegant log cabin. The spacious suite is decorated with the colors of Mother Nature - greens, browns, tans and accents of mulberry.

A mulberry and green quilt grace the king size bed which has a canopy of branches with mini white lights and evergreens wound through it. Plush hunter green carpet covers the floor. There are sliding glass patio doors in the bedroom and the sitting room with great views of the woods.

The fieldstone corner fireplace can be viewed from the bed, the couch and the whirlpool. The couch is done in dark green leather and reclines at both ends. In front of the couch is an entertainment center decorated with birdhouses, duck decoys and old books. Above the couch and double whirlpool, a cozy canopy of mini white lights and evergreens adorn old, wooden window frames. A pub style table and chairs provide a great place to sit and talk as you enjoy breakfast in the morning.

The private 10 foot by 30 foot deck is a great place to enjoy the outdoors.

Starry Night Suite:

The Starry Night Suite is done in a wonderful combination of rustic and elegance... and in Carol's favorite color, purple! The suite has dark purple carpeting and the bed has a beautiful poof quilt in black velvet, dark purple, lilac and purple pansies. Inside the canopy of the king size bed, stars have been painted on a background of dark purple and black sky. The stars were done in luminous paint that glow when you turn on the black lights hidden in the canopy. The same canopy treatment was done above the couch and the whirlpool.

The fireplace stone is a beautiful, split-faced granite in shades or purple and soft rose. The unique mantle is half of a log taken out of our back woods.

The fireplace can be easily seen from anywhere in the suite. A soft, black leather couch has a recliner at each end for your comfort. The whirlpool is for two people and is located close to the fireplace.

The deck is a romantic place to enjoy those "Starry Nights!"

Moonlight and Roses Suite:

The Moonlight and Roses Suite is a unique combination of a rustic log cabin with the enchantment of a rose garden. The walls are a log cabin style with a wood bead board ceiling and hunter green carpeting. The bed is dressed in a poof patchwork quilt with rose and sage green being the main colors.

Underneath the canopy of the king size bed, ivy and cream roses are intertwined with mini white lights, creating a magical spell. The rose garden theme is continued in the canopy above the couch and whirlpool. The eye catching headboard, the vanity and the night tables were all brought back from Mexico by Keith and Carol. The black wrought iron and the rustic wood are a marvelous complement to the log cabin look of the suite.

An unusual dining table opens up to display hand-painted tiles. It is a wonderful place to enjoy breakfast in the morning as you gaze through the patio doors overlooking our three acres of woods. The double reclining green leather couch and double whirlpool both have good views of the fieldstone fireplace.

A large private deck is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a beautiful day!

Blue Moon Suite:

The Blue Moon Suite has the feel of an old cabin from the early 1800's. We made canopies above the bed, the whirlpool, the couch and the patio doors that look like old tin roofs with moss growing on them. Taking slices of logs from our woods, we cemented them into the walls in many different areas making this one of our most unusual suites. The fireplace is done in River Rock with a hand split mantle made from a downed tree in our woods.

The rest of the walls and the ceiling have pine boards and the carpet is navy blue. Inside the canopy of the bed is navy blue material but when you turn on the lights, the stars come out! You'll feel like you're sleeping in the great outdoors. The quilt on the bed is done with a wedding ring design in shades of white, reds, yellows, blues and greens with a rustic hand carved headboard.

You can also enjoy the canopy of stars while soaking in the whirlpool for two and relaxing in the double reclining blue leather couch. The fieldstone fireplace has a half log mantle, made from a log we found in the woods - something else you might find in a log cabin from the early 1800's. We even have an outhouse with a half moon; but this one is used as a closet!

Two sets of patio doors give you access to a large private deck. This is a great place to enjoy breakfast in the morning or have a midnight snack on a moonlit night!

Heavenly Night Suite:

The Heavenly Night Suite is decorated with a rustic garden theme in greens, purples and splashes of pink. The walls and ceiling have pine boards which are accented with 4" by 4" dark stained beams reminding you of the walls of an old cabin. The garden theme evolves as you notice that flowers are everywhere! Even the quilt on the bed is a flower garden.

The canopy above the bed looks like the shake shingle roof of a cabin on the outside. On the inside of the canopy, a garden of lilacs, roses, ivy and mini white lights decorate a wood lattice frame.

The garden canopy is continued above the whirlpool for two and the couch. Because this suite is located at the end of the building, it has an extra window and is filled with light. The double reclining green leather couch is a great place to relax and check out the birdhouses that are scattered throughout the suite.

The fireplace stone is beautiful shades of rose and lavender in a split faced granite. The fireplace can be seen from almost any area of the suite including the double whirlpool tub.

Views out the two patio doors bring the outside woods to the edge of your garden. This large private deck is surrounded by woods. It's a great place to catch glimpses of the wildlife and gaze into the "Heavenly Nights!"

Mossy Glen Suite:

The Mossy Glen is done in colors of the forest with many shades of green. Log siding covers most of the walls, and small sections have been done with a unique wall texture and finished with multiple layers of mossy green glazes. Hunter green carpet, a sage green comforter with pale pink roses and other rustic accents finish the room.

The double whirlpool tub is surrounded with beautiful pine log walls. The water spout is made from a cast iron well pump which really brings the feel of the outdoors in to you. From the whirlpool, you will have a wonderful view of the stone fireplace.

A king size bed is adorned with a canopy of ivy and white mini lights that create a romantic ambiance. The handmade headboard was found in Mexico on one of our shopping adventures. It consists of one inch pieces of wood put together to make a basket weave design. Complete privacy is afforded with blinds, curtains and beautifully stenciled shutters. The wooden stenciled armoire is just another example of the charm that was built into this room.

The fieldstone fireplace has a dramatic mantel which was made from a downed tree we found in our woods. It is just gorgeous! Also in the sitting area there is green leather reclining love seat and a unique coffee table that changes with a fingertip touch into a dining table. Next to the love seat are sliding glass doors which lead out to your large private deck. The deck is a great place to enjoy the outdoors with a breathtaking view of the woods. A patio table and chairs are provided so you can enjoy a romantic moonlit night.

Stone Grotto Suite:

In the Stone Grotto, purple and gray split fieldstone enhance the fireplace and whirlpool area. The eye-catching stone arch which frames the entrance to the whirlpool is reflected in the oval mirror on the back wall, giving it a romantic glow.

The king size bed is adorned with a carved wood headboard. The overhead canopy is intertwined with ivy, purple grapes and mini white lights. The bed quilt has a charming lavender and white gingham pattern with purple roses and ivy. The private bathroom is done in shades of purples with a clever decoupage wall covered with old postcards and flowers. There is a double Dutch wooden door (Mr. Ed style!) to provide privacy.

The fieldstone fireplace, which can be viewed from any angle in the room, has an extraordinary curved handmade mantel. The mantel was made from one of the downed trees in the woods behind Lazy Cloud Inn.

A black leather love seat provides a comfortable place to sit and watch the fireplace.

Brookside Suite:

The Brookside Suite catches your eye with its unique double whirlpool area decorated to resemble a Victorian porch. The hand painted fretwork complements your suite, along with an overhead trellis with ivy and white mini lights. A lovely rose stained glass "window" behind the whirlpool is back lit to give it a soft, subtle glow.

An impressive corner fieldstone fireplace has a half-log mantel created from a fallen black walnut tree from the woods in back of the Inn. The cozy green leather reclining love seat provides a romantic view of the whirlpool and fireplace; the coffee table in front of the love seat converts to a dining table with just a touch of the fingertip.

You can also enjoy the fireplace from the queen size bed that is dressed in a quilt of roses and ivy to complement the rich hunter green carpeting. The picket fence headboard continues the outdoor garden theme of the room.

The private bathroom is stenciled with a stone wall and garden accents. Upon closer inspection, you'll find lady bugs, honey bees, and grasshoppers also enjoying the stone wall. Peek around the corner, and a cute little bunny with a whimsical look appears. The private cobblestone patio just outside your door includes a table and chairs and provides a beautiful view of the flower gardens and fountain in the summer.

This suite was designed to accommodate guests with disabilities. It is on the lower level; no steps are involved, and the bathroom is large enough to accommodate a wheelchair.

Rendezvous Suite:

The Rendezvous is probably our most unusual room and is done in a rustic French country look. The walls are used cream city brick in a random pattern. The bricks on the walls are placed in such a manner that there are very few straight lines. The bricks go up and down, sideways and even curved with unusual pieces of wood and timbers placed in an unexpected pattern. They are highlighted by wood timbers on the walls as well as on the ceiling. The colors throughout are done in the French county look of deep reds, golden tans and various shades of blues.

The whirlpool is surrounded with mirrors on two sides and dark brown timbers form a canopy over it. The mini white lights and greens over the whirlpool create a tranquil atmosphere for you to relax and enjoy your surroundings. The unusual pump used to fill the whirlpool is handmade from two logs found in our woods.

The fireplace continues the French county theme of the room. Because the fireplace was placed in the corner, it can be seen from anywhere in the room.

The bed has a country quilt which is done with dark reds, navy blues and light tans. The wooden headboard of the bed is built right into the wall. A navy blue leather reclining love seat is a comfy place to sit and enjoy the fireplace. The coffee table that sits in front of the couch changes into a dining table with an easy touch.

Just outside your door is a private cobblestone patio area with dining table and two chairs that will have a great view of the flower gardens and the fountain in the summer.

Gardens:

Lazy Cloud Lodge is located on three picturesque acres.

There is a large English Cottage Garden which blooms with many different kinds of perennials.

In the spring more than two thousand tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and crocus bulbs are flowering on our grounds beckoning hummingbirds and other beautiful songbirds.

Set in the middle of the garden is a gazebo, where you can sit and enjoy our grounds, a beautiful sunset, or just sip a glass of wine and talk to each other without interruptions.

You can hear the crickets chirping as the evening draws near and you reflect on your day and the anticipation of the upcoming evening.

We have a cobblestone patio just outside the lodge so you are able to enjoy breakfast outside if the weather is nice.

Several double hammocks and benches have been placed throughout the grounds so you may lay back and relax and watch the world go by. It's also a great place to star gaze at night. A croquet court is set up for those who wish to play a rousing game of croquet with their partner.

A lawn checkers set is also set up in one corner of our yard.

History:

The Lazy Cloud Lodge building has a great deal of a history behind it. It was built in the early 1920's as polo lodge for the Uihlein Family. They owned the Chicago Branch of Schlitz Brewery Company. The Uihlein's had about 88 acres in the Lake Geneva area at the time. Some of the rooms were stables for the horses, some of them stored grain. In fact, the Hayloft Suite was actually a hayloft in itself.

The lodge is a "Cape Cod" style building. In fact, the first time you see it from the road it will appear small from the front, but the Uihlein's built it to face the polo fields and not the road itself.

The Paul Newman Suite is named that because in 1950, the actor Paul Newman had stayed here at one time!! Early in Newman's acting career, he played at the Summer Stock at the Belfry Theater in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. From what we gathered at the time, Paul Newman was poor and mowed the lawn in exchange for rent. Unfortunately, he hasn't been back to mow the lawn since!

Additionally, there has been another famous person who has stayed here, J.D. Salinger. He stayed in the Log Cabin Suite for one entire summer while he was writing the book "Catcher In The Rye".

Parks, Nature Areas & Hiking Paths:

Big Foot Beach State Park:

This 272 acre park has a magnificent public beach and five miles of hiking trails including lagoons, wooded areas, open grass and marshlands that are home to many bird species. Located on Hwy 120 South of Lake Geneva. A State Park sticker is required and can be purchased on site.

Duck Lake Nature Area:

On the Southern side of lake Como is this 2-mile lakeshore walkway passing through brushes, woods and pastures. Also call Warbler Walkway because most of the state's warblers have been seen there. Located off Grandview Road.

Fontana Fen:

This 10-acre conservation area on Hwy 67 is home to one of the rarest type of wetlands, the calcareous fen. A fen is a type of wetland prairie with an internal ground water system conducive to supporting only a few specialized plants. Located on Hwy 67 between Fontana and Walworth west of St. Benedict Church.

Four Seasons Nature Preserve:

This 66-acre nature preserve is part of the City of Lake Geneva Park System. 40 acres of wetland (sedge meadow, pond, calcareous fen and tamaracks) and 20 acres of upland that are being restored to prairies (xeric, sand, short-grass, tall-grass, wet mesic and oak opening with mature oaks and hickories) are all on one site. The preserve is bordered by 250 acres, which is part of a primary environmental corridor, and is open to the public for tours. The trail has plaques identifying various plant and animal species.

Kettle Moraine State Forest:

Eighty miles of groomed and marked forest trails throughout this 2000-acre preserve provide a magnificent backdrop for hiking, biking, and camping. In winter, cross-country skis are available for rent. The forests' Southern unit is located on Hwy. H, five miles north of Elkhorn. A State Park sticker is required and can be purchased on site.

Kishwauketoe Conservancy:

Established in 1989, this natural area has been preserved for the enjoyment of all. The name Kishwauketoe is the Potawatomi Indian word for sparkling water. More than four miles of trails through this 230-acre wetland area will take you through many kinds of habitats and plant communities. Its main entrance is located in Williams Bay along Hwy 67 just North of Geneva Street.

Walk, Talk, And Gawk:

A map and guide of the Geneva Lake Shore Path includes 7 separate walks ranging from 2 to 3.5 miles. For each walk, points of interest, distance, path conditions, public access, and parking information are provided. Walk, Talk, and Gawk is available in local stores or by mail order. Guided tours may be arranged.

Points of Interest:

East Troy Electric Railroad:

Historic streetcars, rapid transit cars, and interurbans make a ten-mile round trip between East Troy and The Elegant Farmer- Wisconsin's Largest Farm Market at Highways J and ES near Mukwonago. Regular service begins the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend and continues through the end of October on every weekend. Weekday service operates from mid-June through mid-August.

Special events include Trolleyfest Weekend in early spring, Model Railroad weekend, and Fall Fun Days, the fall colors riding season, that connects with The Elegant Farmer's "Cheap Fun" Fall Weekends, with hayrides, pumpkin picking, and many other activities. The Elegant Farmer also features the best apple pies "you ever hung a lip on".

The East Troy Electric Railroad also features award-winning dinner train service, using the railroad's Art Deco diner twins, Ravenswood and Beverly Shores.

Lake Geneva Historical Walking Tour:

Historical walking tour booklet available for a minimal fee. Outlines significant features of Lake Geneva. Available at the Chamber of Commerce office.

Lyons Town Hall:

Downtown Lyons, WI. restored historical building built in 1877.

Rustic Roads:

A rustic road has natural features along its borders such as rugged terrain, native vegetation, native wildlife, or include open areas with agricultural vistas which singly or in combination, uniquely set this road apart from other roads.

Yerkes Observatory:

Yerkes Observatory offers free public tours every Saturday throughout the year at fifteen minutes past ten, eleven, and noon. You may wish to attend the free brief Quester Museum program at ten, eleven, and noon, immediately before the tour.

During the 10:15, 11:15, and 12:15 tour, the tour guide provides a brief talk on the history of Yerkes, astronomical research, and our amazing universe. He will also take visitors into the 90-foot dome, one of the largest of its kind ever built. Here, visitors look at the famed 40-inch refractor, the world's biggest lens-type telescope, and its impressive 73-foot diameter elevator floor. Note that the dome interior is unheated, and during late fall and winter temperatures inside are as chilly as out doors. Please dress appropriately.

Before or after the tour, visitors may look at a time line display on the main floor that covers Yerkes Observatory's early history and is adorned with dozens of photographs from the 1890s. Other hall displays concentrate on comets, galaxies, nebulae, and the death of stars. A gift shop offers authentic meteorites, VCR tapes, color postcards, T-shirts, sweatshirts, scientific kits, books, guides to the stars and planets, and many other science and astronomy-related items.

Old World Wisconsin:

Any day of the spring, summer, and fall - only thirty-five miles from Milwaukee - expect to find yourself immersed in historical scenes of farm and village life re-created by real-life characters out of the past. Farmers still ply fields with antique farm implements lugged by teams of oxen and horses. Women and children work side-by-side on chores that change with the season - from planting gardens in the spring to stocking larders in the fall. Farmsteads and settlements representing German, Finnish, Norwegian, Danish, Polish, Yankee, and African-American pioneers dot nearly 600 acres of rolling, wooded hills as unspoiled as the land that greeted the first settlers. And an 1870s crossroads village tells the story of small-town life in America's Heartland. Come discover a place where history truly lives and breathes. Come home to Old World Wisconsin.

Webster House:

Nestled on a quiet street in the city of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, the Webster House Museum is a well maintained white clapboard house. The composer Joseph P. Webster once owned the home. Both the structure and its famous owner played an important part of the history of Elkhorn. According to museum records, the Greek-revival style cottage was constructed in 1836 and was originally located in Elkhorn's public square, now known as courthouse square. The building served as the federal land grant office, selling land to Walworth County pioneers before Wisconsin became a state in 1848. The building originally measured 18 by 22 feet and was only one story. The land office was abandoned in 1840 and later moved to its present site at the corner of Rockwell and Washington Streets by LeGrand Rockwell, one of Elkhorn's first settlers.