Let me re-emphasize this point. If you ignore that 20 mph stretch along Route 120, the local constabulary will be there in an instant to give you a big ol' Wisconsin welcome. In the evening, many of the twinkling lights along the Geneva Lake shore belong to police cruisers who have pulled over errant motorists. This is one view that is best appreciated from a distance. Where to stay If you're traveling with kids, especially youngsters, you probably want to stay at a resort.
Resorts simply have more amenities to keep the kids distracted.
And if you should luck into a weekend when it rains the entire time, the amenities of a resort might be all that stand between you and madness. For instance, we stayed at The Abbey, a resort that is a fixture on the Fontana side of Geneva Lake. And, if you can spare the change, there's a game arcade that'll keep the kids occupied for a long time. Half the rooms offer tremendous lake views, at an extra charge. There isn't much for kids here, not even a pool, but with the lake just steps away, you might not need it.