One Last Summer Weekend: Kenosha News Sends Its Readers to Delavan Lake

Kenosha News just told its readers where to spend the last summer weekend: here. In a feature published August 4, contributor Matthew Kayser makes the case that Delavan Lake (quieter and slower-paced than Wisconsin’s better-known lake destinations) is the right place to close out the season, and that Lake Lawn Resort is the place to do it from.

“Delavan Lake does not get the same attention as some of Wisconsin’s more visited lake destinations, which is part of what makes a weekend there a different kind of trip. The lake is quieter. The pace is slower. Lake Lawn Resort has operated on its shores long enough to know how to make the most of both.”

We have been on this water since 1878. We are inclined to agree.

What the Article Says About Getting on the Water

Start with the water; the article does, and so do most of our guests. On Saturday mornings, our recreation team leads guided kayak tours of Delavan Lake, one-hour paddles ($35 for a single kayak) that go out before the day heats up. No experience required; the tours cover basic technique and reach the quieter stretches of shoreline that, as the article puts it, most visitors never see from the road.

Then there is the Lake Lawn Queen, our 76-foot double-decker tour boat. Scenic cruises pass historic lakefront estates (including several homes associated with Frank Lloyd Wright) with some history of one of southeastern Wisconsin’s older lake communities along the way. Sunset cruises depart later in the day, refreshments on board.

And for guests who would rather set their own course, the article notes our rental fleet: pontoons, jet skis, paddleboards, kayaks, and speedboats, all available at Lakefront Landing.

And Off the Water

Not every good lake weekend is spent on the lake, and the article covers that side of the property too: outdoor pools, Calladora Spa, pickleball courts, biking along the shoreline, golf at Majestic Oaks, and lakeside fire pits in the evening. The point the writer lands on is flexibility, especially for groups spanning generations:

“Grandparents and younger kids rarely want to do the same thing at the same time, and a property with this much variety handles that without much effort on the guests’ part.”

That is the shape of a Lake Lawn weekend. Everyone splits off after breakfast; everyone has a story at dinner.

The Last Weekends of Summer Go Fast

The article closes with practical advice we will second: kayak tours and cruises can book out on busy weekends, so check schedules and reserve ahead. Delavan Lake is a short drive from the Illinois border, which makes us an easy call for travelers coming up from Chicago or the northwest suburbs. One more summer weekend is still on the table. Come write yours here; every stay has a story.

Read the full feature at Kenosha News: One Last Summer Weekend: What Delavan Lake Has to Offer Before Fall.