My Town -- Lake Geneva
Avant Cycle Cafe, 234 Broad St. in downtown Lake Geneva
Avant Cycle Cafe, 234 Broad St. in downtown Lake Geneva, is a cozy place to visit to grab a coffee or tea drink or a bottle of locally-crafted beer. The cafe also features a variety of bakery and snack items including muffins, scones, cookies and popcorn. Besides drink and snack items, Avant offers bicycle sales, rentals and repairs for customers looking to hit one of the local trails.Â
Popeye's on Lake Geneva, 811 Wrigley Drive, has been a staple in downtown Lake Geneva
Popeye's on Lake Geneva, 811 Wrigley Drive, has been a staple in downtown in Lake Geneva since 1972. The restaurant is known of its rotisserie chicken, baby back ribs and rotisserie-cooked lamb. Popeye's also features a selection of seafood dishes, burgers, wraps and sandwiches. Of course, no meal would be complete without a cup or bowl of the shrimp and lobster bisque soup.Â
Flat Iron Park, located between Wrigley Drive and Center Street, is an excellent spot
Flat Iron Park, located between Wrigley Drive and Center Street, is an excellent spot to visit for patrons to enjoy a family picnic, outdoor activity or view of Geneva Lake. The park hosts several events throughout the year including the Lake Geneva Jaycees Venetian Festival, Art in the Park and lighting of the community Christmas tree. The park also includes the Brunk Performance Pavilion, Three Graces Fountain and Andy Gump statue.Â
Take a step back in time at the Geneva Lake Museum, 255 Mill St. in Lake Geneva
The Geneva Lake Museum, 255 Mill St. in Lake Geneva, has reopened to the public following a shutdown prompted by the coronavirus pandemic.
The historic Riviera building may be undergoing a roof-replacement project now
The historic Riviera building, along Geneva Lake, may be undergoing a roof-replacement project now, but the building is full of hustle and bustle during Lake Geneva's tourism season with small restaurants and shops, as well as a waiting spot for people planning to go on a boat tour of the lake. The ballroom, located in the upper level of the building, hosts weddings and other community events
Looking to take out of book, magazine or movie Lake Geneva Public Library
Looking to check out a book, magazine or movie, the Lake Geneva Public Library, 918 W. Main St. probably has what you are looking for. The library also hosts educational programs, guests speakers and children's activities throughout the year.
Walking into Bob's Beach Shack, 140 Broad St., customers most likely will hear reggae music
Walking into Bob's Beach Shack, 140 Broad St. in downtown Lake Geneva, customers most likely will hear reggae music playing in the background. However, the store mostly is known for its clothing items such as T-shirts, sweatshirts, jeans, hats, shoes, dresses and other types of beachwear. Bob's Beach Shack also features compact discs and novelty gift items.
Dennis Hines
Reporter
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