If you’ve just arrived in Lake Geneva — or you’re planning a day trip, weekend getaway, girls trip, or bachelorette party — you’re probably asking the same question everyone else does:
What should we do in Lake Geneva?
Good news: this charming lakeside town is overflowing with fun, relaxing, memorable things to do. Whether you’re here to shop, explore the lakefront, celebrate something special, or just spend time with your favorite people, Lake Geneva makes it easy to enjoy every minute.
Here are the best things to do in Lake Geneva — especially if it’s your first visit.
Start Downtown and Explore the Shops
Downtown Lake Geneva is walkable, lively, and packed with adorable boutiques, sweet shops, cafés, and small businesses. Many visitors say shopping downtown is one of the most fun things to do in Lake Geneva with friends, especially for girls weekends and bachelorette trips.
Expect clothing, accessories, gifts, trendy finds, souvenirs, home items, and unique pieces you won’t see in big-city malls.
Wandering with iced coffees, laughing, browsing, taking photos, and finding unexpected treasures? That’s the Lake Geneva experience.
Get Permanent Jewelry — The New Lake Geneva Tradition
If you're looking for something meaningful to do in Lake Geneva, permanent jewelry has become a must. Groups, couples, families, and solo travelers love getting a welded bracelet or anklet as a wearable keepsake from the trip.
Bonded by Gigi was the first permanent jewelry studio in Lake Geneva and remains the most experienced and most recommended. You choose your chain, customize the fit, and get it welded in a cute, celebratory boutique setting.
Many visitors come specifically searching for:
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permanent jewelry in Lake Geneva
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things to do in Lake Geneva for girls trips
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unique Lake Geneva souvenirs
Learn more or plan your visit at www.bondedbygigi.com
Design Custom Trucker Hats at Lake Geneva’s Hat Bar
If you want something creative, fun, and totally personalized, head to the custom trucker hat bar at Bonded by Gigi. Choose a hat, pick patches, design the layout on the hat board, and watch it be professionally pressed — you can even add a hat chain for extra sparkle.
It’s one of the most popular indoor activities in Lake Geneva for groups, bachelorettes, birthdays, and rainy-day plans.
Details here:
https://www.bondedbygigi.com/pages/hat-bar
Walk the Lakefront and Enjoy the Views
Sometimes the best part of visiting Lake Geneva is just being near the water. Stroll along the lake, sit on a bench, soak up the breeze, watch the boats, or grab photos at golden hour.
If you’re wondering what to do in Lake Geneva without spending money — this is it.
Brunch, Cocktails, Coffee, and Treats
Lake Geneva delivers when it comes to food and drinks. Whether you're craving patio brunch, lakeside cocktails, bakery treats, wine flights, or a cozy latte, you’ll find endless options downtown.
A perfect itinerary: shop, sip, wander, repeat.
Take Photos — This Town Was Built for Them
Lake Geneva is extremely photogenic. Think:
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waterfront views
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charming storefronts
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colorful boutiques
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blooming flowers
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cute alleyways
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stylish fitting rooms and interiors
Bring a charged phone — your camera roll will thank you.
Keep It Simple — Walk-Ins Welcome
One of the best things about Lake Geneva is that you don’t need to plan every minute. Most activities, including permanent jewelry and hat-making at Bonded by Gigi, welcome walk-ins. Just explore, drift, and enjoy what you discover.
Where to Start Your Day in Lake Geneva
If you want the kind of experience you’ll remember long after the trip, begin at Bonded by Gigi — the joyful, aesthetic, friendship-filled boutique inside The Market of Lake Geneva.
Find us at:
📍 830 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI
inside The Market of Lake Geneva
Walk-ins welcome or explore online at
www.bondedbygigi.com
Because Lake Geneva Is Best Experienced Together
Whether you're here with your best friends, your partner, your family, or your entire bridal party, Lake Geneva is meant to be explored slowly, joyfully, and with curiosity.
So if you're wondering what to do in Lake Geneva — start downtown, embrace the moment, and let the day unfold.