| Winter Recreation at The Abbey Resort and Lake Geneva Area:
Ice Skating
The Abbey Resort: Lighted, with a Warming Area and Music. Skate Rentals are available. Limited supply. Hot beverages available for purchase.
Bonfires
The Abbey Resort: Available upon request. Near the West Shore Pavilion. S’Mores are provided.
Free Shuttle Service
The Abbey Resort: Free shuttle service within a 10-mile radius. Please call ext. 4007 to schedule.
Downhill Skiing
Alpine Valley: W2501 County D, Elkhorn, 262-642-7674. 20 Ski runs, 3 chairs, snowboarding.
Grand Geneva: Hwy 50 East, Lake Geneva, 262-248-8811. 13 Ski runs, 3 chairlifts, 2 tows, lessons, beginners to advanced.
Cross Country Ski Areas & Rentals
Alpine Valley: W2501 County D, Elkhorn, 262-642-7674.
Big Foot State Park: Back entrance on Wells St., Lake Geneva, 262-248-2528. Trails groomed and marked.
The Board Shop: 916 Wells Street, Lake Geneva, 262-248-1703. Full service ski pro shop. Close to downtown, open 7 days a week. Sells snow skis and snowboards.
Fontana Outdoor Sports: Hwy 67, Fontana (next to green frog), 262-275-2220. Cross-country ski rentals, adult & child sizes. Full service ski shop.
Geneva Sports: 270 Broad Street, Lake Geneva, 262-248-1521. Cross country ski equipment and ice skate rental.
George Williams Campus of Aurora University: Hwy 67, Williams Bay, 262-245-5531. Weekends only. Fee, rental available. Trails groomed and marked. Lessons available.
Kettle Moraine State Forest: Headquarters located on Hwy 59, 3 miles west of Eagle. Trail heads for skiing: Scuppernong on Hwy ZZ just east of Hwy 67 about 5 miles north of Eagle. McMiller located just west of Hwy 67 on NN and south of Eagle. Nordic is located on Hwy H just north of Hwy 12 in the town of LaGrange. State Park sticker is required. Anyone 16 and older is also required to have a trail pass for cross country skiing, horseback riding and mountain bike riding. Area open from 6am-11pm. Trail hotline number 262-594-6202.
Old World Wisconsin: Hwy 67, 15 miles north of Elkhorn, 262-594-6300. Rentals and refreshments available. Trails groomed and marked. Friday-Sunday only. Conditions permitting.
Ice Skating
The Abbey Resort: At the Harbor House. Rentals available.
Elkhorn: Baseball diamond in Sunset Park, Hwy 11. Lighted. 262-723-5788.
Lake Geneva: Library Park, Wrigley Drive. Lighted. Weather dependent.
Williams Bay: Behind the Field House, Hwy 67. Lighted.
Snowmobiling
Snowmobiling trails abound throughout Walworth County and connect with surrounding country trail systems. Virtually all trails are on private property and use is granted by the respective owner. Maintenance, marking and grooming are performed by local snowmobile clubs.
Sleigh Rides
Fantasy Hills Ranch: 4978 Town Hall Rd, Delavan, 262-728-1773.
Grand Geneva Resort: Hwy 50 East, Lake Geneva, 262-248-8811.
Old World Wisconsin: Hwy 67, 15 miles north of Elkhorn, 262-594-6300. Friday evenings by appointment, Saturdays and Sundays 12-4pm. Weather permitting.
Ice Fishing
Geneva Lake Bait & Tackle, Inc.: South of Hwy 50 on Hwy 67, 262-245-6150. Fishing guide service including large groups and families with kids. WI fishing and hunting licenses. Ice shanty rental.
Lake Geneva Fishing Guide: 262-248-3905 or 262-791-0733. Tom Billing, professional guide provides all tackle, equipment and live bait. Ice shack rentals available. |