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Going Places: Winter Getaways

Written by Erica Burke | Tuesday, February 01 2011 13:11
Going Places: Winter Getaways
From family fun to romantic retreats, shake the winter blues at some great escapes close to home.
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa – Couples looking for a unique retreat a short drive away will love Grand Geneva Resort & Spa. The WELL Spa + Salon is devoted to syncing guests’ bodies and minds. With a wide range of services devoted to guests’ well-being, Grand Geneva is the place to get reinvigorated whether you’re with your sweetheart or with a group of your best girlfriends. After a day of unwinding, Grand Geneva offers some of the finest cuisine and entertainment in Lake Geneva. In addition to its three main restaurants, it offers in-room dining from 6 a.m. to midnight, ice cream and specialty coffee at Café Gelato, and a decadent Sunday champagne brunch at Geneva ChopHouse.

Book today: 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, Wis., 800-558-3417, www.grandgeneva.com.

The Geneva Inn – Take a weekend or mid-week break, celebrate an anniversary or birthday – or create your own family escape at The Geneva Inn. Enjoy a beautiful lakeside retreat, delicious cuisine and a lovely view. Plus, there’s plenty to do in the Lake Geneva area from cross-country or downhill skiing to peaceful winter walks to browsing the area's boutiques, shops and galleries. The InnClusive Package includes a lakeview room or suite for two nights, hors d'oeuvres upon arrival, a long-stem rose and dinner for two in The Grandview Restaurant for one evening. The InnTimate Package is perfect for a honeymoon, anniversary or any special occasion and features a lakeview room or suite for one night only, hors d' oeuvres and champagne upon arrival, plus a special gift from The Geneva Inn. Right in time for Valentine’s Day, the InnTerlude Package offers a selected lakeside or landview room, champagne upon arrival, red rose and special Valentine chocolates at turndown.

Book today: N. 2009 S. Lake Shore Drive, Lake Geneva, Wis., 800-441-5881, www.genevainn.com.

Timber Ridge Lodge at Grand Geneva Resort (pictured): Featuring 50,000 square feet of year-round, indoor/outdoor water park excitement, Moose Mountain Falls Waterpark at Timber Ridge is all about family fun. Plus, with an arcade, food fit for a kid and access to all that the Grand Geneva Resort has to offer, there’s something for everyone. When it's time to call it a day, settle into a spacious suite, complete with kitchenette, whirlpool bath, private bedrooms and fireplace. If outdoor fun is your thing, check out The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort, one of Wisconsin's premier skiing destinations featuring 18 slopes of downhill skiing and snowboarding terrain.

Book today: 7020 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, Wis., 866-636-4502, www.timberridgeresort.com.

The Abbey Resort & Spa – This treasured icon is nestled on 90 acres of beautifully manicured grounds. Totally renovated in 2005, it is the only full-service resort on the shores of Lake Geneva. Couples retreats and girlfriend getaways can enjoy the 35,000-square-foot AVANI Spa, which reopened in June 2008 after a $1.5 million renovation. AVANI features innovative spa treatments in an environment inspired by the outdoors. Choose from 12 massage rooms, three wet treatment rooms, two hydrotherapy tubs, four skin care rooms, and a full menu of hair and nail services. After a day of pampering, a number of dining and nightlife options are available – from fine dining at Fontana Grill to live entertainment on The Waterfront.

Book today: 269 Fontana Blvd., Fontana, Wis., 800-709-1323, www.theabbeyresort.com.

The Inns of Geneva National – Known for the stellar golf courses at its adjacent property, wintertime at The Inns of Geneva National means a variety of outdoor activities are at your doorstep. Enjoy cross-country and downhill skiing, ice skating, ice fishing, snowmobiling and winter festivals. After a day at play, relax in a beautifully furnished room with overstuffed furniture, floor-to-ceiling windows, a spacious dining room, cozy gas log fieldstone fireplaces and kitchen.

Book today: 1091 Hidden Cottage Circle, Lake Geneva, Wis., 800-245-4000, www.innsofgn.com.

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Lakeside Legacy Arts Park

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Here at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park you can step back to a simpler time to explore the craftsmanship and unexpected brilliance of a Civil War era architectural masterpiece - the historic Dole Mansion. The Dole guarantees to stop you in your tracks with its intricate wood carvings, dazzling parquet floors and stunningly beautiful grand staircase.

Today, the Arts Park is in its infancy. Officially opened on July 4, 2005, it is owned and operated by a the non-profit Lakeside Legacy Foundation, formed for the purpose of preservation, protection, and enhancement of the property. The vision: become a world-class arts education center.

MC Historical Society

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McHenry County Historical Society - With a mission of providing the methods and means of presenting McHenry County history to enrich life. The comprehensive collection includes several preserved buildings, an 1847 log cabin, an 1885 town hall, an 1895 one-room schoolhouse, and a 20th century modern tourist cabin. Visit the museum in Union, Illinois to learn more about area history!

MC Conservation District

McHenry County Conservation District

McHenry County Conservation District - Over 22,000 acres of open space graced with woodlands, prairies, wetlands, and savannas. Trails and other recreational amenities have been added within 27 conservation areas where the public can enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, camping, cross-country skiing, and picnicking. Discover your District today!