Lake Geneva ~ End of Summer / Early Fall Getaway

 

Last week Travis & I celebrated our 3 Year Anniversary on Wednesday 9/12/12.

We decided to take a well deserved break from our hectic daily lives & getaway.

We spent last weekend in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

The Newport of the West.

 

We arrived early Friday afternoon to the French Country Inn.

What a charming bed & breakfast located just outside of

 downtown Lake Geneva on Lake Como.

 

The old inn had everything we look for in a relaxing getaway.

I love to stay just off the beaten path & away from the hustle & bustle.

Always looking for the perfect quaint & charming place

 with loads of character to set the mood for our trip.

 

A real getaway...

 

 

Where we could wake up to scenes like this.

 

On Saturday morning we headed into town to Lake Geneva to be tourists.

We took in the sites of beautiful Lake Geneva.

The Rivera.

Located in the heart of downtown Lake Geneva.

Saturday morning we decided to take a historic tour of the lake.

 

The Polaris.

 

All Aboard!

The Walworth.

 

We took the historic U.S. Mail Boat Tour on the Walworth.

We boarded the 2 hour excursion for a tour of Lake Geneva.

It is a historic tradition on the Lake that still holds true today.

Several historic homes have their mail delivered right to their docks by carriers.

It was absolutely unbelievable to see so many of the Summer homes and estates 

for many of Chicago's wealthiest businessmen and women.

 

Unfortunately, we sat inside the boat on the lower deck, so I don't have photos of the homes to share.

Next time...I promise!

 

 

After our boat tour we headed to Pier 290 in Williams Bay.

Just on the other side of Lake Geneva.

 

 

We had the best seafood in the Midwest.

Travis had oysters on the half shell & I had my first lobster roll.

And of course a Wisconsin cheddar soup that was delicious.

 

I was completely taken away by the aesthetic & decor.

I was trying to be discreet & take just a couple photos.

However, I could have shot every single angle.

I love the modern nautical, casual yet sophisticated interior design.

 

 

We had a fantastic weekend away celebrating our 3 Year Anniversary!

Lake Geneva was well worth the trip.

 

 

Sunrise

Sunset