I have spent time in Wisconsin during all four seasons and found no shortage of romantic places to visit among the forests, rolling hills, and friendly towns. When you stay at a local resort that caters to the needs and wishes of couples, you take the guesswork out of travel planning and can finally relax and spend quality time together without the stress.
For your next Midwestern getaway, consider booking one of these best resorts in Wisconsin for couples.
Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, Lake Geneva
The Grand Geneva Resort and Spa is just about an hour north of Chicago but in a place with rolling hills and stunning natural views. A top resort in Wisconsin, it offers redesigned guest rooms and suites, award-winning restaurants, and spa amenities that include treatment rooms, a gym, and classes. Many people get married at the resort because of how beautiful and romantic it is. You’ll be in the heart of Lake Geneva and be in an ideal place if you like to golf because of the courses here. Couples can walk to a private 20-acre lake from the resort, use the on-property shuttle service, and upgrade their stay to a spacious villa for a home-like setting. There are packages here to celebrate your love that include wine and resort credit.
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A spa, gym, and fitness classes
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Shuttle service and golf courses nearby
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Romantic packages with wine and other perks
7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI 53147, USA— +1 262-248-8811
The Abbey Resort, Fontana-On-Geneva Lake
The Abbey Resort is a full-service resort on the shores of Lake Geneva and home to the 35,000-square-foot Avani Spa. At The Abbey, you and your sweetheart can enjoy indoor and outdoor pools, live music, and lakeside dining. There are newly renovated guest rooms at the resort with patios and balconies, and you can book a suite or villa for a few more comforts of home. This is a destination resort for dream weddings, spanning 90 acres of beautifully manicured grounds, plus beach passes and on-site boat rentals. There are romance packages that couples can arrange that include spa and dining credits, champagne and chocolate truffle amenities, and other fun perks.
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Pools, live music, and lakeside dining
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Suites and villas with views
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Romance packages with spa credits
269 Fontana Blvd, Fontana-On-Geneva Lake, WI 53125, USA— +1 262-275-9000
Lodge Kohler, Green Bay
Lodge Kohler is 100 yards from Lambeau and an awesome place to stay for sports fan couples. It offers a rooftop bar and restaurant that puts stadium food to shame. You can upgrade your stay with romantic amenities and gifts waiting for you upon arrival, such as chocolate-covered strawberries and a mimosa bar for two. The lodge has stylish guest rooms and suites, plus a spa that offers treatments, a sauna, steam room, cold plunge pool, and thermal suite with hydromassage pool.
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Located near where Green Bay Packers play
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Spa with a hydromassage pool
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Romance packages with mimosas and chocolate
Westwood Shores Waterfront Resort, Sturgeon Bay
For a cozy and private stay, Westwood Shores Waterfront Resort is a good option in Wisconsin. This couple’s resort is three miles north of Sturgeon Bay and has indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, fitness room, and views of the bay from every suite. The Door County destination has 38 suites that all have separate living and dining areas and full kitchens.
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Suites with full kitchens and separate living spaces
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Complimentary kayaks and paddleboats
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Pools, whirlpool, and fitness center
4303 Bay Shore Dr, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, USA— +1 920-746-4057
Justin Trails Resort, Sparta
The Justin Trails Resort offers luxury cabin rentals in Wisconsin for a private, picturesque, and romantic trip. The cabins here are dog-friendly and located on a 200-acre property that is gorgeous, especially while watching the sunrises, sunsets, and stars at night. The cabins have whirlpool bathtubs, gas fireplaces, and handcrafted log beds. There are also well-appointed suites, glamping cabins, and resort cabins near the outdoor recreation opportunities. This is a popular spot for rustic, barn-style weddings and is home to resident llamas, a disc golf course, and a bonfire. Come enjoy breakfast each morning in the lodge, and book a package deal for special enhancements.
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Dog-friendly cabins, suites, and glamping options
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Delicious breakfasts daily
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Packages with chocolates, coffee, and wine
Baker's Sunset Bay Resort, Wisconsin Dells
Along the shores of Lake Delton, you’ll find Baker’s Sunset Bay Resort, which is on the quiet side of the Dells. One of the most romantic resorts in the Midwest, it has the largest private sand beach on the lake and lets guests use the double kayaks to get out on the water. There are large indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, dry sauna, and pet-friendly accommodations here. In addition to standard rooms, condos are available to rent for a little extra space and more amenities.
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Condos to rent for extra space and amenities
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Kayaks to use on the lake
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Live entertainment in the summer
921 Canyon Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, USA— +1 608-254-8406
Osthoff Resort – Elkhart Lake
At the Osthoff Resort, couples can enjoy a beautiful location and private spa getaway. It is a lakeside resort with a natural approach to wellness and numerous dining venues serving imaginative, regional cuisine. You can listen to live music performed by international touring artists and listen to dueling pianos for fun and entertainment. Unique features of this resort include the cooking school, watersport gear rentals, and complimentary beachfront bonfires with s’mores.
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Boat cruises and watersport rentals
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Live music and dueling pianos
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Cooking school classes hosted on-site
101 Osthoff Ave, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020, USA— +1 855-876-3399
Four Seasons Island Resort, Pembine
Here’s a luxury resort with a nine-hole golf course, spa, salon, tennis court, indoor saltwater pool, and many more offerings. Four Seasons Island Resort is in the north woods of Wisconsin and on the 100-acre Miscauno Island in the Menominee River between Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The natural setting is secluded and inspiring for couples, a remote wooded paradise with a variety of rooms and suites to choose from. The resort is popular for weddings and events but also for couples’ weekend trips because of the many on-site activities, including pontoon boat charters, tubing, kayaking, snowshoeing, and massages. Book the romance package that includes champagne, chocolate, and a boat cruise for a special stay!
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Remote setting in nature
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Spa and golf course
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Romance package with a boat cruise
N, 16800 Shoreline Dr, Pembine, WI 54156, USA— +1 715-324-5800
Anaway Place, Richland Center
Anaway Place is a collection of cabins on 80 acres of land in southwest Wisconsin. This is a place to travel together for a bit of nature therapy and to unplug while you reconnect with your partner. There are seven accommodation options to choose from, including a glass house to put you close to nature and a tiny 480-square-foot house with all the comforts of home. During your stay, you can enjoy a picnic in the fields, watch the sunset with a bottle of wine, and pick up artisan goods and food and drink items at the on-site store. Nearby, couples can spend their days exploring Richland Center’s Court Street, the Wild Hills Winery, and 267 miles of trout fishing in Richland County.
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Unique cabins accommodations
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On-site store with essential and artisan goods
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Natural setting near outdoor recreation
29493 State Rd 80, Richland Center, WI 53581, USA— +1 608-647-5720
Lake Lawn Resort, Delavan
For your lake-themed vacation as a couple, consider booking accommodation at the Lake Lawn Resort. This resort has been welcoming guests for over 140 years and is just 90 minutes from Chicago. It is a year-round resort where you can play golf, take a boat tour, and make yourself comfortable in one of the spacious guest rooms. There is live music on the weekends and a spa to relieve your worries and stresses. Couples who love boating will enjoy the on-site marina and watersports rentals to get out on the water. Delicious dining is available on-site, plus two outdoor pools, a hot tub, fitness center, walking paths, and winter sports activities.
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Spa, golf, and restaurants on-site
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Captain-guided boat tours on the lake
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Marina and watersport gear rentals
Stout's Island Lodge, Birchwood
You can have a quiet, romantic getaway at Stout’s Island Lodge, which is a historic resort originally built as a grand summer estate in the early 20th century. The rustic, luxurious lodge is surrounded by natural scenery and is a perfect place for adventurous couples. Activities to look forward to here include nightly bonfires, lawn games, tennis, golf, kayaks and canoes, and Elco Lake cruises. There’s a restaurant in the main lodge with seasonal cuisine and expansive views of the lake. Couples can book the romance package that includes a candlelit-three-course dinner in the restaurant.
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Outdoor activities such as kayaking, golfing, and lawn games
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Romance package with candlelit dinner
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Boat cruises and rentals available
Canoe Bay, Chetek
Canoe Bay is a lovely Midwestern getaway spot that is romantic and restorative. This adults-only resort is in the Wisconsin Northwoods and is an intimate place to enjoy outdoor adventures together, such as kayaking, swimming, and snowshoeing. The resort offers a Finnish sauna, steam shower, fireplaces, and whirlpool tubs. There are just 22 overnight accommodations at the resort, which is on a 300-acre forest and scattered with cottages and tiny houses. It is about six hours from Chicago and two hours from Minneapolis.
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Adults-only nature retreat
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Villas and cottages with whirlpool tubs and fireplaces
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In-room chef’s dinners made with local ingredients
Blue Harbor Resort, Sheboygan
Located just a short drive from Chicago, the Blue Harbor Resort is located along Lake Michigan and is a romantic seaside escape. It has multiple restaurants with a diverse range of cuisine options and poolside food and drinks available too. The Blue Harbor Resort has a spa that couples love and that has specials available. Other resort packages and specials are available that offer special perks for food, cocktails, cabana rentals, and the waterpark.
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Multiple restaurants
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On-site waterpark
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On-site salon and spa
725 Blue Harbor Dr, Sheboygan, WI 53081, USA— +1 866-701-2583
Cliffside Resort and Suites – Wisconsin Dells
Many people travel to the Wisconsin Dells for family vacations, but this area can be fun for a couple’s trip too. The Cliffside Resort and Suites is a Wisconsin Dells Resort with a lakeside picnic area, indoor and outdoor pools, and European-style accommodations full of character and charm. This resort is along Lake Delton and perched on a sandstone cliff along the shore. It’s an ideal place to stay if you love being near the water and getting out for boating and swimming recreation. Piers for fishing and boating are available, and there is a boat launch just a minute down the road. The resort stands out for its lakeside pools, bonfire areas, private sunset balconies, and kayaks and paddleboards available for use.
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Lakeside picnic areas with bonfire pits
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Beach with swimming and hammocks
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Indoor and outdoor pools overlooking the lake
351 Canyon Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, USA— +1 608-254-8521
