Fall Color Around Geneva Lake, Wisconsin

Thursday, it was a bit nippy, but lots of sun, so decided to take a ride up to Lake Geneva and Geneva Lake for their great fall color show. We were not disappointed. There was plenty of color.

Took the old US-12 from Genoa City, Wisconsin, at the Illinois border. It is now called Highway H. Continued onto Wells Street where signage has Highway H going out to the new US-12 expressway. This takes you past a lot of old motels as this used to be the entry way to Lake Geneva.

Some color here, but the most is to found in the older residential section west of town. Those streets were ablaze in color. Also, the lakefront by the Riviera with those classic old boats at Gage Marine with the hills in the background is striking.

Then, on to Snake Road off Wisconsin Highway 50, just west of town. This is one of Wisconsin's Rustic Roads and a great drive anytime of the year, but especially during fall. We imagine it got its name for all the twisting and hills it goes up and down during its 3-5 mile course. Definitely a DON'T MISS ride.

I essentially kept the camcorder going the whole way, figuring half a roll would get me through the whole trip, but not so. We had to backtrack to Wal Mart and get a new VHS-C tape. That's right, VHS-C. I'm just way behind times.

Took the south drive along Geneva Lake, another great area for color. Just past Magestic Ski Hill is the best area for color, then South Lake Shore Drive into Fontana is great for color as well.

Walked around the Abbey in Fontana, a classic 1960s resort with impressive A-frame.

Wiliams Bay is nice as well, but make sure you drive through some of the residential areas. Finished up with another drive on Snake Road and through the Lake Geneva residential area.

BEST COLOR AND SCENIC AREAS

Lake Geneva lakefront and residential area west of downtown (off Wi-50)
South Lake Shore Drive on south Geneva Lake
Snake Road

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