The Black Point Preserve House, built by beer baron Conrad Seipp in 1888, is one of the oldest of its' type on the lake and the only one open for tours from mid-May through October. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 548, Lake Geneva, WI 53147.
Running the Rails May-October 30, the East Troy Electric Railroad offers scenic rides aboard one of its 15 vintage trolleys through Southeast Wisconsin’s beautiful Kettle Moraine State Forest. This landmark non-profit, volunteer-run railroad operates 10-mile round trips from its East... see more
Running the Rails May-October 30, the East Troy Electric Railroad offers scenic rides aboard one of its 15 vintage trolleys through Southeast Wisconsin’s beautiful Kettle Moraine State Forest. This landmark non-profit, volunteer-run railroad operates 10-mile round trips from its East Troy depot and museum to the turn of the century-styled depot at the Elegant Farmer in Mukwonago. Riders can detrain to enjoy this full service farmer’s market with delicious foods before returning to East Troy. For those wanting to know more about this yesteryear 19th and 20th century mode of travel, the depot features a memorabilia museum, fully running model railroad lay-out and gift shop. Call for dates and times of operation.
Explore the Geneva Lake Museum's Archaic and Potowatomi Indian artifacts, 19th century brick Main Street featuring historical residences, businesses, stage coach, sleigh, nautical vessels, exhibits on historic lakeshore estates, Frank Lloyd Wright's Geneva Hotel artifacts and photographs, and... see more
Explore the Geneva Lake Museum's Archaic and Potowatomi Indian artifacts, 19th century brick Main Street featuring historical residences, businesses, stage coach, sleigh, nautical vessels, exhibits on historic lakeshore estates, Frank Lloyd Wright's Geneva Hotel artifacts and photographs, and Sydney Smith/Andy Gump exhibit. See the Chamber's calendar of events for information on special exhibits, the annual Book & Bake Sale fundraiser, and annual children's Halloween Parade. Photographic archives and rare books collection available for research. Group tours by appointment. Geneva Lake History Buffs, Inc. memberships available.
Relive the Spirit of America's Heartland Explore this premier outdoor museum of 19th century rural and immigrant farm life. Costumed interpreters perform the daily tasks of farmers and shopkeepers in more than 65 historic buildings. Nearly a dozen ethnic groups are represented at... see more
Relive the Spirit of America's Heartland Explore this premier outdoor museum of 19th century rural and immigrant farm life. Costumed interpreters perform the daily tasks of farmers and shopkeepers in more than 65 historic buildings. Nearly a dozen ethnic groups are represented at the 1870s Crossroads Village and 10 farmsteads, stocked with many rare breeds of horses, oxen and hogs. The gardens and fields are planted with many heirloom varieties of grains, flowers, fruits, herbs and vegetables. Nature trails, seasonal special events, restaurant, museum store and more. Open May 1 – October 31, 2009, plus post-season special events.
Ten Chimneys is the estate lovingly created by Broadway legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. With no ropes and nothing under glass, guests are treated to a VIP guided tour of a National Historic Landmark, complete with original furnishings and overflowing with the romance of the 1930's... see more
Ten Chimneys is the estate lovingly created by Broadway legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. With no ropes and nothing under glass, guests are treated to a VIP guided tour of a National Historic Landmark, complete with original furnishings and overflowing with the romance of the 1930's and 40's. Often considered "the center of the theatrical world", luminaries such as Helen Hayes, Noel Coward, and Laurence Olivier, were all frequent Ten Chimney guests.
Largest refracting telescope in the world. Yerkes Observatory offers free 45-minute public tours every Saturday throughout the year beginning at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and Noon. We appreciate donations. We don’t take reservations. If there are more than fifteen in your... see more
Largest refracting telescope in the world. Yerkes Observatory offers free 45-minute public tours every Saturday throughout the year beginning at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and Noon. We appreciate donations. We don’t take reservations. If there are more than fifteen in your group, please consider making arrangements for a private program at some other date and time. Yerkes offers opportunities several times every month throughout the year for people age twelve and up to observe with a two-foot diameter telescope, weather permitting. The charge is $25.00 per person. Call 262 245-5555, extension 832 for dates and to make a reservation.
