Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Elkhart Lake is a city in Northeast Wisconsin. Elkhart Lake is a charming and relaxed lake community that has become a tourist destination for guests of all ages. With a large, clean lake for several water activities, the famous Road America raceway, and plenty of options for dining, lodging, and shopping, this Wisconsin town is a great spot for tourists to sit back and relax Wisconsin's great Kettle Moraine State Forest wilderness and visitor-friendly atmosphere.

1 sights · 3 places to eat

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Best things about Elkhart Lake

Road America

Located on 640 acres of racing fun, this is the world’s fastest permanent road course providing spectator races, group adventure events, lessons, and other events throughout the year.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 17°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Apr. (climate data from nearby Milwaukee)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
ATW Appleton International Airport, Appleton — 39 mi away. Directions
GRB Austin Straubel International Airport, Green Bay — 45 mi away. Directions
MKE General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee — 62 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Food for you

There are quite a few excellent small cafes and restaurants to be found around the town.

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

See

See Road America

Located on 640 acres of racing fun, this is the world’s fastest permanent road course providing spectator races, group adventure events, lessons, and other events throughout the year.

📍 N7390 Highway 67

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