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Hillside garden
An explosion of Black-eyed Susans along a hill on the Geneva Lake Shore Path, north of Fontana.
Lakeshore oasis
A stepped yard leads to a peaceful-looking estate.
To the water
Quick Geneva Lake access for the owner of this staircase.
Splash of orange
Geneva Lake, as glimpsed past the flowers and greenery lining the shore along the Shore Path.
Standing tall
Imagine the view from inside this house overlooking Geneva Lake.
Yellow
Between Geneva Lake and the Shore Path are pockets of nature that stretch toward the sky.
Immaculate
More well-cared-for estates along Geneva Lake.
Resort-like
Nestled among the trees, yet close to the Geneva Lake Shore Path is a home with stepped gardens and windows that stretch nearly to the roof.
Nature's colors
Beautiful floral arrangements are common along the Geneva Lake Shore Path.
Fontana
The village of Fontana-on-Geneva-Lake, a.k.a. Fontana.
Have boat will travel
A sailboat at its dock on Geneva Lake.
Purple coneflowers
Purple coneflowers standing tall along the Geneva Lake Shore Path.
Rustic
A small shady spot of rustic charm along the path.
A spot to rest
Stay on path
Friendly reminder from the Buena Vista Club.
IN PHOTOS: A walk with a view on the Lake Geneva Shore Path
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The historic Alta Vista mansion, from 1919, as seen from the Shore Path on Geneva Lake.
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A colorful sign on the Gage Marine Pier outside of Williams Bay.
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We call this home “Fallingwater, Lake Geneva Edition,” for how it resembles Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous Fallingwater Estate in Pennsylvania. The owner walked outside when we were passing by, however, and joked that he calls it “the giant mortgage house.”
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Fontana's Municipal Pier, about a 9-mile walk from downtown Lake Geneva.
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In case you forget, signs along the Shore Path lay out the rules (including no bikes).
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You can't get lost on the Geneva Lake Shore Path, as long as you keep sight of the water.
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During late fall, you’ll dodge piers along the Shore Path.
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The Walworth II (known as “the mail boat”) was pulled out of the water on Nov. 7, while walkers strolled past on the Shore Path between Williams Bay and Fontana.
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On the way to Fontana, the Shore Path takes on a wild look through the woods.
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A tour boat is seen through trees along the Shore Path on Geneva Lake.
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A view of a Richard Driehaus’ mansion, Glanworth Gardens, along the Shore Path, between Lake Geneva and Williams Bay. This home has a “Yellow Brick Road” for walkers to follow.
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Empty chairs sit on a deck on a blustery fall day at Geneva Lake.
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On the Geneva Lake Shore Path: Part 1
Smooth sailing
A couple returns to shore after sailing on Geneva Lake.
In the wind
Tall grass blowing in the wind off Geneva Lake.
Relax in the shade
Perched on this bench, one can gaze out at the lake for hours — if not days.
Lake living
The grand appeal of the Geneva Lake Shore Path could be that it offers travelers a glimpse of lakefront life.
About Lake Geneva Beach Association
Not far from the Geneva Lake Shore Path access at Hillside Road is the Lake Geneva Beach Association, which was formed almost 93 years ago.
Flowers will greet you
The entrance of this private Geneva Lake pier is adorned with an assortment of floral colors.
Home with a clock
How rare is it today to see a home with a clock on it?
Sun-kissed splendor
One of many gorgeous lakefront homes along the Geneva Lake Shore Path.
Wild blue
Over Geneva Lake, the clouds seem to almost touch the horizon.
Patches of green
Gardens of various sizes — even patches of green with tall-standing daisies — dot the Geneva Lake Shore Path.
Swingin'
What can make a property like this even better? Why, a hammock, of course.
Storybook landscape
Along the Geneva Lake Shore Path, a trellis-covered bridge straddles a woodland creek, giving the impression one has stepped inside a storybook fantasy.
Up close
The trellis-covered bridge, up close.
Mythical creature
Creative decorations frequently populate the well-cared-for gardens and lawns along the Geneva Lake Shore Path, such as this mythical creature, which is actually a birdbath.
On the rocks
Waves pick up a little on Geneva Lake as the clouds roll in.
Can't stop the sun
For a moment, it looked as if storm clouds would bring rain. But the clouds passed, the sun streaming down from behind them.
Private heaven
The allure of the Shore Path is imagining what it would be like to live on Geneva Lake, with a pier of one’s own.
Tucked away
Nestled among the trees is this Geneva Lake mansion.
Small details
On the Geneva Lake Shore Path, even small details catch the eye.
Follow the signs
The Geneva Lake Shore Path follows the shoreline of the lake, which is over 20 miles of shoreline. However, due to its weaving in and out of wooded areas, the path actually totals 26 miles. It also runs through both public and private properties, prompting lakefront community officials to often remind guests not to deviate from the path.
Is the Geneva Lake shore path on your summer bucket list? If not, it should be. The approximately 21-mile lake path can be done in one day, or in multiple segments all with beautiful views of the lake and multi-million dollar mansions
