Sitting on the eastern shore of Geneva Lake, this charming town was originally settled in the 1830s by immigrants from New England and New York arriving via the Erie Canal. Following the civil war, Lake Geneva transformed into a resort for Chicago families who constructed their homes along the lake. At this time it became known as the Newport of the West, referring to its extravagant summer mansions built by the likes of Schwinn, Maytag and Wrigley. Today the town of Lake Geneva is a thriving community full of year-round locals that is also recognized as one of the Midwest's top vacation destinations. The community offers a wonderful variety of property options ranging from beautiful lakeside homes and country estates to historic and charming downtown neighborhood residences.