One of the most enjoyable tours I've had anywhere. The boat ride was enjoyable and the narrator,…read moreSteve, did a great job of making it interesting. The house tour was relaxed, and our guide was extraordinarily informative, giving information not only about the family and house but also of world and national affairs that led to aspects of the house and family history. Definitely would recommend.

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.

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!

Reading reviews of this place can save you from the disappointment knowing you're are not…read moreconsidered a human in Lake Geneva. You are simply a product valued at each parking ticket the vultures can feed to their rulers. Traveling the world you would expect that midwestern values are a true statement. This is not the case in Lake Geneva. Tourist Traps are easy to spot and you can choose to shop or not. If you go to this trap and you identify as a human being the 1% rulers will make you leave dissuaded in the fraternity of humanity and feel sickened. Glad I didn't expose my children to this. Save your money, and go to Aspen, Estes Park, Sedona, Big Sur, Milwaukee, Detroit, Baltimore or Sault Ste Marie. Any host of other locations will show gratitude, even the locales and townies talk trash about his place. They mean it, it's not hyperbole. Yet if you really have to go, don't be under 65 year young, don't speed, you must pay to park (don't go over by 2.5 seconds), don't drink or eat and definitely don't go on the lake. On your way out spend time in an average small town. Those good folks never disappoint. Worst elitist town in America and I can say I'm been to a huge number of them. 0 Stars 0/5

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!

Drove by on a Thursday afternoon. I thought it was a private home but it appears that there are…read moretours every last Saturday of the month. This is fantastic! There is only street parking so it will probably be hard to park. Best to uber or lyft if coming. The outside area seems to be well maintained. Goigle their website to plan ahead and see more info.

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

Yes, please. After stopping to see the two lighthouses in Racine, this was a very pleasant visit…read morethough it was with the last light of the day. Still, the Wind Point LIghthouse was worth the visit. 108 feet tall, it is one of the tallest and oldest lighthouses on the Great Lakes. It remains an active navigational aid though ownership of the property is now held by the Village of Wind Point. Free to visit the property, plenty of parking, a fantastic view and some true history here. [Review 20660 overall - 230 in Wisconsin - 1641 of 2023.]

This is a beautiful lighthouse on beautiful grounds that are well maintained and easy to navigate…read moreon the paved walkways. The Foghorn Museum onsite is very interesting with local history and includes a display on a former Racine native who was an astronaut. It's very easy to get to this lighthouse and has ample parking spots for average days. You can book a tower climb on their website. Definitely a must see, if you're in the area.

Very well done tour! So much restoration ongoing... tour ahead and behind us were pretty full as…read morewell so always great to see! The details are impressive throughout. Very modern for the 1800's

Went to the Pabst Mansion on a trip to Milwaukee. Had the best docent Karen guiding us on a tour as…read morewe stepped back into the Guilded Age. This massive mansion was built in 1892 and is 20,000sf with 37 rooms and 12 bathrooms. Incredible! I recommend taking the time to view this amazing property. The tour is about 1-1/2 hours and you go through 3 floors. Everything on the first floor is original,, which is amazing when you think about it. It's so wonderful that group of women spearheaded to save this mansion. It's a gem.

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.

My niece and her husband had their wedding reception here a few days ago. The weather was rainy and…read morecool, but as someone visiting from hot and sticky Texas, I gladly welcomed it. An outdoor pavilion surrounded by the forest was where the celebration was held. It easily accommodated all the guests. Because private events here use outside caterers, we were treated to an amazing buffet style dinner that included salad, chicken, steak, salmon, potatoes and vegetables. All were abundant and delicious. The exterior of one of the historic buildings served as the spot for the open bar. I went inside the property and was transported back in time to mid-19th century Illinois. Parts of the building resembled a hotel off the beaten path in Mexico. I confess that I didn't do much research on The Grove beforehand. It appears to be a place where you could get in a quiet weekend walk. Simply put, a must visit for anyone seeking to escape the hurly burly of Chicago proper. Fair warning, however. It's easy to get lost looking for The Grove so be sure to keep an eye out for the sign indicating it while traveling down Milwaukee Avenue.

The nature center is a great place to see some animals and other exhibits. The forest is much…read morebigger than it looks from the street and has nice flat paths. We saw several deer and chipmunks. Great place to go for a hike.