If you caught my previous post about the Ice Castles in Lake Geneva, then you know what a great time we had and how beautiful it was there. When planning our trip, we knew we wanted to make the most of it and stay somewhere nearby. The Ridge Hotel was just the place and we can't wait to go back.
Even though it's off the beaten tourist track, it's still a quick drive to downtown (which is beautiful too). I loved that we were far enough away to get that vacation feel, but close enough to grab breakfast and support a local spot nearby the next morning.
The Ridge Hotel offers numerous accommodations, so you don't have to leave during your stay at all if you don't want to.
We had unlimited hot chocolate and coffee at the Bean and Vine Coffee Bar located there in the hotel lobby and they serve lunch. Their soups and sandwiches were so good and perfect for enjoying before heading out to the Ice Castles. There were no complaints from any of us and we even got to take our souvenir travel mugs with us for hot chocolate at the Ice Castles too!
The Ridge Hotel is also home to Crafted Americana were we had a beautiful view of lights during dinner and they had the perfect spot for warming up, lounging and making smore's, which they offer nightly. Dinner did not disappoint either, even our girls devoured their food and a delicious cocktail was a great way to warm up for the night after being inside a big mound of ice for the last few hours. Crafted American is also right next to the Biergarten, which is open for late night snacks and good beer.
The Ridge Hotel even offers a really cool Igloo Experience outdoors! My husband and I would love to go back and do this when we have a kid-free weekend. Of course, it is only offered during the winter months, but this is something you need on your travel list! Who wouldn't want to have yummy apps, drinks and warm blankets to cuddle with an incredible view of the lake?
My girls also enjoyed a visit to The Ridge Hotel's indoor swimming pool before all passing out from an incredible day and visit to Lake Geneva, WI. You can click here to learn more about The Ridge Hotel, what it offers and Summer activities for your next trip.
