My ski bunny daughter wants to ski any chance she gets. If it was up to her she'd be flying ot her…read morefavorite mountains in Sun Valley, Idaho every weekend...but the best we have for day trips is Wisconsin. She was excited to try Snowflake Club last winter and it was a disaster. It was impossible to get on any trips and it was so disorganized. The majority of the ski day was her facetiming me in tears that she couldn't find her skis among other issues. After that I swore off local ski clubs, but decided to give Avalanche Club a try after hearing such good things. My daughter has been on 2 trip so far and absolutely loves it. I do think it helps that she's a year older to manage a ski trip on her own, but I've been really impressed with Jordan (the owner) and the rest of the staff. It's easy to get trips (even the week of), the communication is great and my daughter even said the lessons are better. The lessons are taught from resort ski instructors instead of their own staff,which seems to help with quality. The best part about is that they are gone ALL day (the early morning wake-up isn't so fun) and come back exhausted after a long day of skiing. She's looking forward to more trips this year...and in future years too!

I can't say much about the skiing itself, but our group of friends had an absolutely amazing time…read moreat the tubing area. It was well organized and a lot of fun for everyone. We also rented an Airbnb with an indoor heated pool just down the street in Spring Grove, which made the the weekend amazing. We went tubing first and then fun in the pool afterward. It turned into an awesome day and a really fun experience overall!

This review is only for the tubing portion of Wilmot…read more For a relatively flat geography, Wilmot is able to provide a decent tubing experience. There are several adjacent, straight runs (apparently 22, but not all utilized on our warm February day) which provide a decent and safe velocity for young and old alike. There's a conveyor/escalator type of tow that allows tubers to stand and hold their tube to get up the hill. Here's the downside... $55 for 2 hours is steep! Especially for the lack of variety in slope. The food and souvenirs are also way overpriced and it feels unreasonable for a large family to pay to go tubing here. Based on the prices online, it would be better to get a lift ticket and ski rental and have the day to ski, than to pay for 2 hours of tubing. I still recommend Wilmot for the experience. For my neighbors in the Chicago suburbs, it is a nice change of pace for a winter activity.

It's a great place for beginners!!! They teach lessons And…read moreis a small place for exploring and practicing. Go on not a busy day like week days to avoid traffic while snowboarding Plus I use Groupon when I go FYI for cheap/ discounted tickets.

was here with my buddy this season, i went to the side of the water because i didn't want to be wet…read morethe rest of the day if i had not made it across. when my buddy did the same, he was harassed by so called staff members who had no identification or proof that they work there. My buddy is not the same skin color is me and is a darker tone. seemed very racist and i even seen the profiling first hand. should never go here and they should be closed down.

Drinks were good and quick, even though they were busy. Great to be able to stop in, warm up and…read morehead back out for a little more skiing.

Hot Dog Mountain is back baby!! Grand Geneva's terrain park is making a serious comeback. The jumps…read moreare insane and the rails are ridiculous. They might have the most rails in Southern WI. They've been making a ton of snow and creating some fantastic features every week. The black diamond is really a black diamond. I'd love to see some of the features become permanent like the giant jump on "A". Thanks for all your hard work! Let's shred the gnar!!!!

Greatest place overlooking the water with its own private beach! It has everything from camp fires…read morewith the family to boat rentals for a day on the water. Well kept beach with a massage tent for relaxation! Only 50 minutes from Chicago - this place is a hidden gem!

Best place on the chain to hang out. Very nice people, private not over crowded beach. Keeping my…read moreboat in cypress was best decision. Love the place.

Kudos to Alpine Valley for hosting events during the summer and making snow for all the downhill…read moreskiing and snowboarding recreations. They have a decent lift ticket pricing. Lifts run at a reasonably faster speed than competing ski resorts. Runs are also longer than competing resorts. I would say the runs are softer than other resorts, so you can feel good going down Midwest black diamonds. They have ski and snowboard rentals including the shoes. Rental fees are separate. Decent amount of runs and lifts. Their food is great wait staff is helpful and friendly and the wait for food doesn't take too long. The lodge cafe offers hot drinks, bar food, bar, and sometimes live music! It's a nice nearby getaway for folks from the Milwaukee and Illinois area. Parking is also decent. They also have lockers for small and big sizes. Small ones cost 75cents each time you open the locker. $20 for all day. I'd definitely come back for a nice nearby drive away.

Why 4 stars - the main reason is, it's less than 2 hours from Chicago. So for most people this can…read morebe a day trip. It also has the longest runs anywhere close to the city. Next one is Devils Head or Cascade and both are at least 3 hours. For me , that's not a day trip.

The room is awesome. Very spacious, clean from what I can see and accommodating. a bit disappointed…read morewith the waterpark. so cold! air temp and water temp. i was actually uncomfortable the entire time I was in there with my daughter. The resort itself is a bit confusing to navigate. It's not just a straight shot to the room. They are divided into sections and you can only access your room by your "letter." would maybe stay again. Not sure.

I enjoyed my stay here with my 3 and 5 year old. The Waterpark is a good size for younger children,…read morebut probably not big enough to keep older kids entertained. I love that the room had a stovetop and full fridge so that we didn't have to eat out every night, especially when my young kids barely ever finish a meal. The kitchen was stocked with 1 pan, 1 large pot, 4 large plates, 4 small plates, 4 bowls, and some glasses. It was enough for us to get by for a couple days but I did have to run the tiny dishwasher once during our stay. I brought my own dishwasher pods but I saw they had 1 pack of detergent available. I forgot about the lack of oven and bought frozen pizza, so don't be like me! The arcade is way too overpriced. I came to realize that you're paying $10 for each Virtual reality ride. Most of the games cost a couple bucks each. It would be better if you could get a card that worked unlimited for an hour. I think between my husband and I re-upping our cards, we spent $500 at the arcade & bowling alley over 3 days. My kids did love the mini bowling lanes, but again at $6/player/ game, it added up quickly. I didn't feel that the room was that outdated. I loved the big whirlpool tub, but one of the jet covers would fly off any time we turned it on. All in all, I'd return but mostly because I want to go to the nearby Safari when it's open for summer.

I spent one night at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa for a work conference, and my arrival was memorable,…read moreto say the least -- the power was literally out, as a tornado has come through the area that evening. I navigated finding the property, parking, hallways, and my room in the dark. Everything felt calm and organized as it could be once I was in the room. I didn't do nighttime entertainment exploring of the resort though due to no power. As a hotel and conference space, it worked very well. The grounds are expansive, the facilities were solid for meetings, and breakfast was enjoyable. I later learned it once housed a recording studio that one of my favorite albums was recorded at (as part of a Playboy Mansion outpost) which makes me curious to return and explore more. Overall, a solid stay -- 4 stars.

We stayed for a couple nights at the beginning of December and had a blast. It was most definitely…read moregeared towards kiddos, our two yr old loved everything. The Christmas decorations were nothing short of amazing. Literally Christmas EVERYWHERE. and the kids could climb on anything. They do a cute little Santa letter pick up by the elves every day at 4pm and my daughter loved this. Our suite was nice. Comfy bed. Updated. Highly recommend upgrading to a suite if you can afford it. Room service was just OK, the first night we called it went to voicemail and they never called back. It was odd. The service was so-so. Front desk staff were great. The brunch spot in the lobby had terrible service... they didn't even think to ask we needed a high chair or chair in general for our little one. Just sat us with no seat for her. The bar in the lobby had one bartender. It took 40+ minutes to get drinks. Overall, I'd come back for the nostalgia of Christmas! But I will be going into town more often for services and food.

My husband and I attended LLR's Halloween party and it was great! They did a great job with the…read moredecorations and the band. They were very interactive and super talented. My husband & I got to hit the dance floor and enjoy ourselves. This event is underrated (or not advertised much?). It wasn't full but it was still great. The event info didn't say anything about food, only cash bar. We wish we would have known as they had a great variety of appetizers. There was a good energy in the room, and we even won a prize for couples costumes!

While I've stayed here in the past, this review is specifically about the Easter Brunch experience…read morefor 2026. This was one of the most disappointing brunches I've ever had... Definitely the worst I've had here. Our family of 12+ has been coming here basically my entire life but they have been going downhill. Yes everything costs more right now but you can't charge more for worse options and service. So here's the good. The sausage. That's it, at least for me. Sausage was very good. I don't do eggs, but the omelet bar was well received by those who ate one. Now here's the rest. Bacon was awful, bad cook and texture. No waffles!? So they always had a waffle bar here, they would make them fresh throughout service and you could top them with whatever fun toppings you wanted... last year they were pre made like everything else but at least they still had them. This year, nothing. They had pancakes at the kids table next to the mac n cheese... sigh. No breakfast potatoes!? How do you not have hashbrowns or potatoes o Brian or something? They had some whole fingerlings in a sauce with pork belly and other nonsense, it looked horrible. And it's just not what I want at brunch, just give me some simple potatoes! The dessert options were weak. A spot labeled various mousses had, in fact, only 1 type of mousse. Some of the desserts being put out were pre packaged cookies... my drink didn't come out until I was basically done eating, which admittedly wasn't too long because there was nothing worth eating anyway. This meal was 70+ bucks a head before service fees and tip. More like 100+ after that. Not worth it. At all. I really love this venue, it's very scenic and great for holiday photos and such. That said, don't brunch here. It's our family tradition but we might have to find a new one...