This an amazing historical house on the banks of Lake Geneva. Well worth your time to take a tour…read moreof the house and grounds. The house is full of old world charm and rich in the aristocratic grandeur of the glided age. Amazing to see how the house evolved as it was pasted down to family members over the years. Go on perfect day so you can enjoy the gardens and panoramic views.

After years of doing this tour, the volunteers now have it down to a science - very knowledgeable…read moreand keep one's attention. Black Point is only accessible to tour via the Geneva Cruise Line tour boat. The price was quite reasonable given we got a narrated partial Geneva Lake tour as well on top of the 90-minute tour of the home. As others have said, there are 120 stairs - but there's a railing and the steps are shallow - probably about 7 flights of stairs. Gives a great sense of the affluent life from the late 1800s as well as Lake Geneva history.

Hi.. my name is Dan and I was, at least up until today a huge fan of this town, promoted it to my…read morefriends have stayed at a number of the hotels over the years, but will NO LONGER give my patronage to a town that chooses on a weekend as busy as the snow carving festival to single out a IL plate to write a ticket for parking over the lines...... again very busy weekend and also right after a snow and cold snap reaching -24 actual temps. Now mind you that the car next to me with WI plates had no ticket and when I went to the police station with the pictures I took to try and plead my case I see a car parked way over the lines right in front of the police station but he had WI plates so I guess that means he gets a pass... just thought every one should know how the city of LAKE GENEVA WI treats the tourists who help keep the town going I will be sharing this post across all platforms as to ensure the largest number of people who can see this do...

Downtown Lake Geneva has really gone downhill from the old days. I grew up coming here, to Riviera…read moreBeach and to all the attractions around the lake. ALmost five decades of history for me, add my parent's generation and that takes our family back to the 1930s coming up here. Now, it's disgusting on weekends. People come up here and lay out picnic areas, they bring their own food and drink so they don't have to buy anything in town, then when they leave half of them don't even clean up their garbage. It's the height of ignorance and disrespect for the town, its people and our environment. The weekend crowd has turned the lakefront parks and beach into a big cess pool. The only thing they buy is gas because it's cheaper than in IL. I am from IL and believe me when I say, I wish they flatlanders who disrespect the environment would stay home. Better still go somewhere else entirely since I probably live closer to them than I care to in IL. Some of my earliest memories include Lake Geneva. Now, I'm sickened when I come here on a weekend and see slobs trashing the parks. I almost feel badly for the people with lake homes here, they start around $2M+ for a 2500 sq ft house on the lake with 60 ft frontage and they can't enjoy the town on the weekends b/c its overrun with the most undesirable lot!

It's a lovely place with great old building and lovely history. I recommend you to visit this place.read more

It is amazing. The house is amazing too. It tells us all about the Tallman House, and what it looks…read morelike.

Located only about a mile away from Anderson Japanese Gardens, The Rockmen Guardians are a very…read moreunique but hard to find set of sculptures. Locations on different websites are a bit misleading, some directing you far away from the actual sculptures which are southwest of the Nicholas Conservatory along the Rick Rive Rec Bike Path. It's not too far from the Boys & Girls Club of Rockford, and you can park somewhat close to them but will still need to walk a bit. This is worth the adventure of discovering the spot though, as I'm not sure anything similar exists nearby. For me, as a big video game fan, these really gave me the feeling of being surrounded by giant stone warriors - except that you can take a picture with them. With the river in the background, you can get lots of beautiful pictures with them as a quartet, though you also want some closeups to get some of the finer details. Throughout the armor, there's definitely a mix of different colors and textures and these stand with a variety of different interesting poses. Overall worth a stop if you're in the Rockford area, but also worth a special trip to visit Rockford for other fun tourist opportunities as well, particularly during the warmer weather months.

The Rockmen Guardians statues is a fun thing to stop and see if you're in Rockford. Located along…read morethe Rock River, these statues are on the side of the Rock River Recreation Path. If you're going by car, the nearest street address is that of the Rockford Boys and Girls Club (1040 N 2nd St #1). Once you get there these 10 foot statues are impressive to see. This is a great photo opportunity. I highly recommend The Rockmen Guardians!

No tour was available. Looks well maintained. Not worth the trip unless you are in the immediate…read morevicinity.

On December 5th, Walt Disney would have been 115 years old! Crazy to think he died 50 years ago at…read morejust 65. On December 5th, they did a little party type of thing outside the house to celebrate. Walt started his magical journey (ie was born) on the 2nd floor of this home. That's just crazy to think about! Walt's parents actual bought the land, then designed and built the home from the ground up! Walt's family ended up moving to Missouri when he was 4 or 5 years old...but it all started with a man born in Chicago who would make a mouse! As a Disney enthusiast, I wanted to roll by and check the place out. They are currently in the process of restoring the home to it's 1901 state when Walt was born. However it was neglected for years! The current owners are Disney people and on board with the historical significance, planning to do great things! Read more in this great Trib article: http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-walt-disney-house-20150807-story.html A few days ago on Walt's birthday, they unveiled the new honorary street sign Disney Family Avenue! I just love it! This home needs to be marked as an official Historical Landmark. Let's do this Chi City!

small but quaint! walk around the little park, walk down to…read morethe beach, pick up shells and take a look around the Lake and the lighthouse. A cute place to just come and unwind and maybe eat lunch while disconnecting from the world.

It's a super pretty place but also super tiny. You can't actually walk the shoreline. Ample…read moreparking. Come check it out only if in the area.

The Pabst Mansion certainly comes alive during Christmas time with whimsy and play amidst history…read moreand class. It's my favorite time to visit since each room is activated with holiday decor, festive cheer, and pops of color! Year after year, a team of volunteers help staff transform the Pabst Mansion into this whimsical exhibition adding to the MKE beer baron's living experience. Each year, the colors and decor changes adding a unique experience every holiday season! Times entry and same day tickets are available in advance or at the door, though "at the door" occurs at street level in an adjacent building. A very small free parking lot is up the hill onsite next to the mansion but additional free parking is available across the street and is labeled with signage. If you haven't had the chance to visit during the holiday season, I do recommend it as something different to do during the colder months!

It's an old restored house if that is what you enjoy. Well done inside and you get a small taste…read moreof PBR! Parking and traffic is an issue. Gift store and more restrooms next door.

Inside, you feel the presence of something ancient and otherworldly. The interior design is…read morebeautiful, simple, yet functional and elegant. One of the most wonderful places I've ever set foot into.

This is a wonderfully preserved Temple. It's a treasure and a testament to the Jewish history of…read moreMadison.

Well, on this hot and muggy Sunday, we decided to have an atypical weekend visit to the shady Grove…read moreto do our almost daily walk. We typically only visit here on quieter weekday mornings. We were pleasantly surprised and fortunate to find the Blacksmith Shop open and that is the case only on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 3pm. Alec was the blacksmith on duty and he provided some insights into his craft as well as a walk-through of their various iron products, both functional and decorative. He is one of five volunteer blacksmiths on the staff here and really enjoys his time here. Thanks for the tour Alec!

What a great surprise. Needed a little down time and a chance to relax. The Grove provides just…read morethat. Free parking and no cost to walk around. The paths are easy to walk and the native prarie plants along with wild life is spectacular. The period building are relics from a very different era that look perfectly in place in woods. Will look to see what programming they have.