Sordid and Scandalous: A Walking Tour of Lake Geneva
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𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙏𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙝 (𝙤𝙛 𝙇𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙖) 𝙄𝙨 𝙊𝙪𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚...
Lake Geneva’s beauty has brought it plenty of fame—and more than its fair share of weird, wicked, and outright scandalous behavior. Hear all about it on this fascinating guided walking tour through the city’s beautiful, historic downtown and Maple Park neighborhoods. Uncover the juicy details of a notorious 1950s bank robbery, explore Lake Geneva’s intriguing connections to Prohibition-era gangsters, hear eerie legends regarding the great Lake Geneva Seat Serpent and more. Our knowledgeable Black Point Estate & Gardens historians will spill the beans on everything from raucous riots to flying saucers... the truth—and the tour—is out there!
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
A guided walking tour exploring the sordid details of Lake Geneva’s history from Prohibition-era gangsters to 1950s bank robbers to local Lake Geneva legends... and more!
𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁
$25/person
Advance registration is required
Society members receive a 10% discount, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out.
Book your tickets: https://wihist.org/4g43G1q
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Built in 1888 as a retreat for Chicago Beer Baron Conrad Seipp, Black Point Estate has persisted through the centuries as a historic place to relax, refresh, and explore the banks of Geneva Lake and beyond. Much like the Victorian VIPs who originally established the estate, visitors can enjoy the cool lake breezes on the grand veranda, sip Seipp beer, and listen to the soothing melodies of the authentic 1911 Chickering piano that rests just inside. As one of the oldest homes on Geneva Lake and a premier example of period architecture and furniture in the Midwest, Black Point Estate offers a glimpse into the rich and historic past of the Gilded Age.
Lake Geneva Cruise Line
Riviera Building
812 Wrigley Drive
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗚𝗼
This tour meets at the Riviera Building, 812 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva, WI 53147.
Tour covers 1.5 miles and lasts approximately 90 minutes.
Tours have a maximum capacity of 20 guests per tour guide.
Sordid and Scandalous tours are for adult guests and teens.
Guests must be 13+ to attend.
Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather.
Restrooms and ATM available at the start of tour.
No pets permitted.
Event held rain or shine.
Guests with additional mobility needs are encouraged to contact the site directly for direct access to the estate at [email protected] or 262-248-1888.
𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀?
For more information, please contact the box office at 608-264-4848 or [email protected].
Lake Geneva’s beauty has brought it plenty of fame—and more than its fair share of weird, wicked, and outright scandalous behavior. Hear all about it on this fascinating guided walking tour through the city’s beautiful, historic downtown and Maple Park neighborhoods. Uncover the juicy details of a notorious 1950s bank robbery, explore Lake Geneva’s intriguing connections to Prohibition-era gangsters, hear eerie legends regarding the great Lake Geneva Seat Serpent and more. Our knowledgeable Black Point Estate & Gardens historians will spill the beans on everything from raucous riots to flying saucers... the truth—and the tour—is out there!
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
A guided walking tour exploring the sordid details of Lake Geneva’s history from Prohibition-era gangsters to 1950s bank robbers to local Lake Geneva legends... and more!
𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁
$25/person
Advance registration is required
Society members receive a 10% discount, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out.
Book your tickets: https://wihist.org/4g43G1q
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Built in 1888 as a retreat for Chicago Beer Baron Conrad Seipp, Black Point Estate has persisted through the centuries as a historic place to relax, refresh, and explore the banks of Geneva Lake and beyond. Much like the Victorian VIPs who originally established the estate, visitors can enjoy the cool lake breezes on the grand veranda, sip Seipp beer, and listen to the soothing melodies of the authentic 1911 Chickering piano that rests just inside. As one of the oldest homes on Geneva Lake and a premier example of period architecture and furniture in the Midwest, Black Point Estate offers a glimpse into the rich and historic past of the Gilded Age.
Lake Geneva Cruise Line
Riviera Building
812 Wrigley Drive
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗚𝗼
This tour meets at the Riviera Building, 812 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva, WI 53147.
Tour covers 1.5 miles and lasts approximately 90 minutes.
Tours have a maximum capacity of 20 guests per tour guide.
Sordid and Scandalous tours are for adult guests and teens.
Guests must be 13+ to attend.
Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather.
Restrooms and ATM available at the start of tour.
No pets permitted.
Event held rain or shine.
Guests with additional mobility needs are encouraged to contact the site directly for direct access to the estate at [email protected] or 262-248-1888.
𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀?
For more information, please contact the box office at 608-264-4848 or [email protected].
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W4270 Southland Road , Lake Geneva, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53147
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Host or PublisherBlack Point Estate and Gardens
