Things To Do in Pewaukee, WI: Local Travel Advice

View of Pewaukee Lake Park and Pewaukee Lake beside downtown businesses

Pewaukee, WI: Travel Guide

By Nancy Kaprelian

1. Recommend a hotel/motel in your town/city:

Marriott or Holiday Inn, but get an Airbnb instead.

2. Recommend a restaurant in your town/city:

Butler Inn for steaks, 5 O'Clock Club for a Friday fish fry. For lakefront summer outside dining: LaTavola, Beachhouse Bistro, Artisan 179, Twisted Vine for after-dinner wine.

3. What's a must-see in your town/city?

Pewaukee Lake — it's the largest in SE Wisconsin lake country.

4. What makes your town/city fun for tourists?

Bike trails, live music Wednesdays at the lakefront in summer, waterski shows on Thursdays in summer, paddleboard rentals, boating, 4th of July fireworks on the lake. Ice-fishing in winter.

5. What should you avoid when visiting your town/city?

Avoid the chain restaurants!

About the Author

Shelley Emling

Shelley Emling is Senior Director, Specialized Media at AARP, and Executive Editor of The Girlfriend, The Ethel, The Girlfriend Book Club, Instagram, The Ethel Circle and The Ethel On-The-Go. Previously she was a longtime foreign correspondent for Cox Newspapers, based first in Miami — covering Latin America and the Caribbean — and then based in London — covering Europe. She's also the author of five books and has three children. She and her husband divide their time between Montclair, NJ and the Catskills. More information can be found at shelleyemling.com.

Pewaukee, Wisconsin: An Ethel Travel Guide

Discover the must-visit attractions, hidden gems, and best places to stay for an unforgettable adventure!