Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
An hour’s drive away from Milwaukee on the shores of Geneva Lake, the four-season resort area of Lake Geneva is an excellent spot for a low-cost holiday destination. Here you’ll find small-town charm but without the big-city prices.
Suppose you decide to visit in late January-early February. In that case, you’ll experience Winterfest, which features the US Snow Sculpting Championship, a chili cook-off, helicopter rides, magic shows, and a human dog sled race.
Ice Castles are also famous in Lake Geneva. These artificial castles include slides, thrones, tunnels, archways, and lights that twinkle in tune with the music. Families can also enjoy Sky Circus on Ice in February at the Lake Lawn Resort.
This low-cost holiday also offers cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ziplining, snowmobiling, and ice skating, with plenty of indoor entertainment and shopping as well.
Wondering about the accommodations? Families can spend the night in a two-bedroom suite at the Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark for $336 a night, which also includes 6 waterpark passes.
Or, The Cove in downtown Lake Geneva offers two-bedroom suites for only $197 per night, including access to an indoor pool and a 24-hour arcade.
