Guidebook for Delavan
Everything Else
A charming, wonderful lake. Great for boating, fishing or relaxing.
14 locals recommend
Lake Lawn Resort
2400 Geneva StA charming, wonderful lake. Great for boating, fishing or relaxing.
Hank bought his bike here, and we adore the owner, Tony. You can buy or rent bikes in historic downtown Delavan. Avant is right behind the giraffe and off the historic brick road.
13 locals recommend
Avant Cycle Cafe
234 Broad StHank bought his bike here, and we adore the owner, Tony. You can buy or rent bikes in historic downtown Delavan. Avant is right behind the giraffe and off the historic brick road.
Check out historic downtown Delavan. Our paved brick road is on the National Historic Register. There's a mish-mash of shops. We suggest checking out the antique stores.
Delavan
Check out historic downtown Delavan. Our paved brick road is on the National Historic Register. There's a mish-mash of shops. We suggest checking out the antique stores.
One of the oldest privately owned department stores is right here in Delavan. They carry men's and women's clothing. Tell Lois that Hank and Lisa sent you.
Bradley's Department Store
222 E Walworth AveOne of the oldest privately owned department stores is right here in Delavan. They carry men's and women's clothing. Tell Lois that Hank and Lisa sent you.
Food Scene
Terrific homemade food in a diner shaped like an igloo. Hands down, the best eats in the area. There is nothing here that is not amazing.
16 locals recommend
Daddy Maxwell's Diner & Cafe
150 Elkhorn RdTerrific homemade food in a diner shaped like an igloo. Hands down, the best eats in the area. There is nothing here that is not amazing.
Hank and I love Elizabeth's Cafe. We try to eat breakfast here once a week during the school year. It's small-town, good food, and very fast and friendly service.
7 locals recommend
Elizabeth's Cafe
322 E Walworth AveHank and I love Elizabeth's Cafe. We try to eat breakfast here once a week during the school year. It's small-town, good food, and very fast and friendly service.
Los Agaves Restaurant
401 E Walworth AveYum! Yum! Yum! Locally owned, great food, great service. We love Los Agaves.
Locally owned and terrific cuisine. We feel like we're someplace much hipper than Walworth County when we eat here. A wonderful mother and son own the place.
The Essential Cafe & Bistro
21 S Wisconsin StLocally owned and terrific cuisine. We feel like we're someplace much hipper than Walworth County when we eat here. A wonderful mother and son own the place.
Pier 290
1 Liechty DrVery good good, and outside dining. Live entertainment many nights.
Sightseeing
Yerkes is known as the birthplace of modern astrophysics. One of two places Albert Einstein was said to want to see in America on his first visit, its grounds are spectacular.
29 locals recommend
Yerkes Observatory
373 W Geneva StYerkes is known as the birthplace of modern astrophysics. One of two places Albert Einstein was said to want to see in America on his first visit, its grounds are spectacular.
Pat McIntyre has an old-school resort on Turtle Lake. Rent a a vintage cabins or a row boat. We can make introductions. We love Pat.
McIntyre's Resort
N6471 Milwaukee RdPat McIntyre has an old-school resort on Turtle Lake. Rent a a vintage cabins or a row boat. We can make introductions. We love Pat.
Acres and acres of prairie habitat. Great for short or long walks.
22 locals recommend
Kishwauketoe Conservancy
251 Elkhorn RdAcres and acres of prairie habitat. Great for short or long walks.
Entertainment & Activities
Nice beach and not as hectic as the public beach in Lake Geneva.
9 locals recommend
Fontana-on-Geneva Lake
Nice beach and not as hectic as the public beach in Lake Geneva.
Arts & Culture
An historic mansion with period entertainment, small plates and unique beverage offerings. Period hats are available for you to wear while dropping in.
9 locals recommend
The Baker House
327 Wrigley DrAn historic mansion with period entertainment, small plates and unique beverage offerings. Period hats are available for you to wear while dropping in.
Maxwell Mansion
304 S Wells StLive murder mystery shows in a turn-of-the-century mansion.