When you think about Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, you probably think of a summer destination lake town because that's what it is known as. We decided to visit during the first week of November and found it to be a wonderful fall vacation spot. Elkhart Lake has the feeling of "up north" but it's less than two hours away from Milwaukee. Here is how we spent our fall weekend in Elkhart Lake.
DINING
We like to eat and eating at new places is one of my favorite things to do. There are several restaurants in Elkhart Lake and surrounding towns that I will definitely go back to try. Here are the spots we visited:
Harrys Pizza e Vino
We didn't want to leave the dog alone a ton this weekend, so we ordered takeout at Harry's Pizza in Elkhart Lake. I wish we could have eaten inside because it is such a cozy and welcoming spot. We ordered their Corn pizza with a side of bread and pesto. The pizza toppings were very unique but it worked. The crust was fantastic and so was the homemade pesto. I would absolutely go back.
Millhome Supper Club
About 15 minutes outside of Elkhart Lake is Millhome Supper Club in Kiel, WI. I am on a supper club adventure and this one did not disappoint. We started with a soup and salad bar and ordered their featured appetizer: Brussel sprouts with bacon, gouda, croutons, and glaze. Mike ordered the prime rib dinner with mashed potatoes on the side. He said it is the best he has ever had. I ordered the seafood combination platter and thoroughly enjoyed it. The best part? The Old Fashioneds were only $4.75 each!
Off the Rail
In addition to trying to find the best supper club, I am trying to find the best breakfast sandwich. We were recommended to try breakfast at Off the Rail in Elkhart Lake and I am grateful to whoever suggested it. I ordered their Commuter breakfast sandwich, Mike got the McRail sandwich AND a breakfast burrito lol. We both ordered lattes. Everything was great and the people working were extremely welcoming.
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THINGS TO DO
The entire goal of our weekend was to relax and reset; we spent a lot of time in bed. But I am not the type of person who can spend a whole day in bed so we did some exploring as well.
Cedar Valley Cheese Store
If you are coming from the Milwaukee area, you must make a point to stop at Cedar Valley Cheese Store. Cedar Valley Cheese is located in Belgium, Wisconsin. They carry an extensive variety of cheeses and if you visit on Friday, your curds will be super fresh! They sell gifts and merchandise, sandwiches, ice cream, fudge, frozen meats, and so much more. I always stop there when I'm in the area.
Road America
Unfortunately, there were no races at Road America while we were in Elkhart Lake. We couldn't even get into the track to look around. I still wanted to mention it because it is something you should definitely check out if you are in the area. Mike has been here in the past and it was one of his favorite experiences.
Ice Age Trail
Elkhart Lake is near several segments of the Ice Age Trail. We hiked a little over 4 miles of the LaBudde Creek segment. Unfortunately we were a week or two too late to enjoy the fall colors, but the trails were in great condition and had some beautiful views.
Johnsonville Marketplace
Did you know that the Johnsonville Global Headquarters is located in Sheboygan Falls? About a 12 minute drive from Elkhart Lake, you can visit the Johnsonville Marketplace. This exceeded my expectations. It's a huge store that carries all of the Johnsonville products, merchandise, gifts, and more. There are some fun photo opportunities, too!
Although the best part of Elkhart Lake might be the lake life itself, I would say it's worth a visit in the fall, too.
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