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Wisconsin Lodge/Lake Geneva area
Posted: Mon October 13, 2008 07:00 PM UTC
Hi
I'm trying to plan a winter (December) long weekend getaway from Chicago. We'd like to go somewhere driving distance (3 hours or so) that is a lodge vibe, and isnt a family style water park. Can anyone reccomend anywhere in the Lake Geneva area or in any part of central or southern Wisco? Thanks in advance!!
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Wisconsin Re: Lodge/Lake Geneva area
Posted: Mon October 13, 2008 07:49 PM UTC
Hi,
I liked New Glarus a lot.But this is probably the wrong time of the year to go there...But the brewery and especially the beer there is worth a visit:-)(newglarusbrewing.com)
Regards
Herwig

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Wisconsin Re: Lodge/Lake Geneva area
Posted: Mon October 13, 2008 08:50 PM UTC
If you are willing to do B&Bs, you will have a lot more options in Southern WI.
Most "lodge" facilities are also touristy or big convention centers ie: Grand Geneva and all the Dells stuff ( yuk). There are many great B&Bs in the
Mineral Pt. area, New Glarus as above poster said, and on the Lake MI coast.

Here is a link for Lodge acccomodations, click on the area of WI you are interested in:

http://www.resortsandlodges.com/lodging/usa/wisconsin/index.html

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Posted: Mon October 13, 2008 09:23 PM UTC
I am assuming you dont have kids since you are not interested in the fanily style waterpark? Here's a link to some great Madison B&Bs, and info on the area. Just make sure you have your own bathroom, that's the only thing
we require!

http://www.madisoninns.com/inns.htm

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Wisconsin Re: Lodge/Lake Geneva area
Posted: Mon October 13, 2008 09:30 PM UTC
OK, now you've got me going!

Have you considered White Pines, in Oregon IL?
Adorable cabins and a Lodge Restaurant. Great for a weekend. They even
have dinner/theatre shows. Small park, short trails but still fun.

http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R1/WHITEPNS.HTM#Lodge


Starved Rock in Ottawa,IL also has a Lodge and cabins and
great hiking!

http://www.starvedrocklodge.com/

Have fun!

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Wisconsin Re: Lodge/Lake Geneva area
Posted: Tue October 14, 2008 06:27 PM UTC
Thanks for the feedback everyone. A few quick notes...

First, we do not have children and are looking for a place that is more adult/couple friendly. We definitely don't want the waterpark vibe or anything with a lot of loud kids.

Also, I know of New Glarus beer, but is it a hotel/lodge too? More info please!

Thanks again.

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Posted: Fri October 17, 2008 08:06 PM UTC
Hi,no,it is not a hotel or lodge.I stayed at the ,,Swiss aire`` motel and it was okay.Distance to the breweries is very short
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