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Essentials
- Destination: Lake Geneva, Wisconsin (Geneva Lake Shore Path, Grand Geneva Resort, and Maxwell Mansion).
- Optimal Travel Dates: 2026-12-22 to 2027-01-02 (Santa Cruise, 2M resort holiday lights, and New Year's celebrations).
- Travel Party: 2 adults (4 dogs stay home with dedicated Rover care in Cudahy).
- Target Budget Range: $634 to $799 per person ($1,268 to $1,598 total party cost).
- Hotel Starting Point: Maxwell Mansion 1856, 421 Baker St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147.
- Hotel Pet Policy: $0 hotel pet fee (dogs stay home in Cudahy).
- Home Pet Care (If Pets Stay Home): Rover.com Cudahy Pet Sitting Search estimates $130 to $170 per night ($260 to $340 total for 2 nights).
Day by Day
Day 1: Arrival, Maxwell Mansion Check-In & Santa Cruise
- 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Winter Drive from Cudahy
- 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Maxwell Mansion Check-In Maxwell Mansion
- 4:45 PM to 6:30 PM Santa Cruise & Shoreline Lights Riviera Beach
- 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Dinner with Lake Views Oakfire Pizzeria
- 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM Speakeasy Nightcap
Day 2: Shore Path Walk, Grand Geneva 2M Lights & Fine Bistro
- 8:30 AM to 9:45 AM Farm-to-Table Breakfast Simple Cafe
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Geneva Lake Shore Walk & Town Shops Riviera Beach
- 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Midday Relax & Warming Tent
- 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Grand Geneva 2M Lights & Trolley Tour Grand Geneva Resort
- 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Dinner at Sopra Bistro Sopra Bistro
- 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM Apothecary Lounge Drinks
Day 3: State Park Trails, Historic Church Brewery & Return
- 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Leisurely Morning & Checkout
- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Big Foot Beach State Park Big Foot Beach State Park
- 1:15 PM to 2:30 PM Craft Taproom Lunch Topsy Turvy Brewery
- 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Return Drive to Cudahy
Costs
| Expense Category / Line Item | Provider / Venue | Exact Unit Price / Rate | Total Cost Range | Verified Booking / Info Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Lodging (2 Nights) | Maxwell Mansion 1856 | $245 / night | $490 to $490 | Maxwell Mansion Booking |
| Travel Fuel (Personal Vehicle) | Wisconsin Fuel Stations | $4 / gallon (approx 9 gal) | $35 to $35 | Wisconsin Gas Averages |
| State Park Admission | Big Foot Beach State Park DNR | $13 / day pass | $13 to $13 | DNR Park Permits |
| Dining & Artisan Meals | Simple Cafe, Oakfire, Sopra Bistro | $80 to $125 / person / day | $320 to $500 | VISIT Lake Geneva |
| Craft Cocktails & Brewery | Speakeasy & Topsy Turvy Brewery | $40 to $60 / person | $80 to $120 | Maxwell Mansion |
| Holiday Cruise & Trolley | Santa Cruise & Grand Geneva Lights | $35 to $50 / person | $70 to $100 | Lake Geneva Cruise Line |
| Home Pet Care (4 Dogs in Cudahy) | Rover.com Cudahy Pet Sitting Search | $130 to $170 / night | $260 to $340 | Rover Cudahy Pet Sitting |
| TOTAL (All-In Vacation Expenses for Party of 2) | Mansion + Fuel + Park + Dining + Cocktails + Cruise + Rover | $634 to $799 / person | $1,268 to $1,598 total | VISIT Lake Geneva |