home Plan Your Lake Geneva Golf Trip in 60 Seconds Chicago's escape — resorts, lake life, and championship golf
Just 90 minutes from O'Hare, Lake Geneva has been the Midwest's premier getaway since the Gilded Age. Three Geneva National courses by Palmer, Player, and Trevino anchor the golf, while the lake and downtown keep the non-golf hours full.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Lake Geneva — curated for groups.
6 coursesSpring, Summer, Fall ORD (90 min drive)10-50k population
Courses Where to Stay house Sleeps 12-16
$800-$2500/night
Lake Geneva lakefront and surrounding area
full kitchen lake views hot tub fire pit dock game room
resort house Sleeps 12-16
$500-$1200/night
Grand Geneva Resort & Geneva National
full kitchen resort pool spa access golf on-site
Dining
Sopra Bistro $$$ italian Upscale Italian on Main Street with a great wine list and handmade pasta
4.5 stars
Geneva ChopHouse $$$$ steakhouse Prime steaks and an extensive bourbon list inside Grand Geneva Resort
4.4 stars
Oakfire Pizza $$ italian Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and craft cocktails — casual and group-friendly
4.5 stars
Hunt Club Steakhouse $$$$ steakhouse White-tablecloth steakhouse at The Abbey Resort — lake views and classic supper club feel
4.3 stars
Egg Harbor Cafe $ casual Top breakfast spot — skillets, pancakes, and strong coffee before an early tee time
4.4 stars Nightlife
Thumbs Up Pub Late Night dive Cash-only dive bar that's been a Lake Geneva institution — cheap drinks and pool
Sprecher's Restaurant & Pub Late Night brewpub Sprecher craft beers on tap with solid pub food — lively on weekends
Pier 290 patio Lakefront bar with a massive patio — sunset cocktails right on Geneva Lake
Topsy Turvy Brewery brewpub Local microbrewery with inventive beers and a chill taproom
Activities Geneva Lake Boat Tour boat rental 2-3 hours $35-$80/pp
Cruise past Gilded Age mansions and historic estates — narrated tours or private pontoon rentals
Timber Ridge Water Park water sports half day $30-$55/pp
Indoor/outdoor waterpark at Grand Geneva — slides, lazy river, wave pool
Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures zipline 2-3 hours $50-$89/pp
Zipline canopy tour through the woods — 9 lines and 2 sky bridges
Geneva Lake Brewing Company brewery 1-2 hours $15-$30/pp
Local craft brewery with tours and tastings — laid-back pre-dinner spot
