Lake Country

Waterfront properties with private boat docks and plenty of outdoor activities.

Welcome to Lake Country

Lake Country is part of Waukesha County, boasting over 140 lakes. Wealthy visitors have been coming to the area since the Milwaukee and Watertown Railroad Company brought service through the county in 1855. Hotel resorts soon popped up, and Lake Country rivaled Lake Geneva as a summer destination. By the turn of the century, private homes were being built along the waterfront to house Wisconsin’s elite. The resorts hosted exclusive formal parties to cater to them, and private yacht clubs were established.

Although the original hotels have closed and some of the large opulent estates have been subdivided, Lake Country still offers luxurious prime waterfront property on spacious lots with multi-car garages, walk-in closets, and custom-built sundecks. Here you are, just steps away from the beach. Many residents of Lac La Belle, Oconomowoc Lake, and Pewaukee Lake even have their private boat docks. Find a lake near you!

What to Love

Waterfront property with private boat docks
Plenty of outdoor and water activities
Lakeside festivals in the summer
Short drive to Downtown Milwaukee

Local Lifestyle

Lake Country is all about the beach and outdoors. On warm sunny days, residents spend their time boating and sunbathing. It’s a close-knit community full of hometown pride and Midwestern appeal. Small independent businesses are supported whole-heartedly, and the locals frequent their favorite eateries for get-togethers with friends and families.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Many Lake Country restaurants offer outdoor seating so diners can enjoy the lakeside atmosphere. The Sports Dock is a bar and grill right by Pewaukee Lake. Across the lake is Doc’s Dry Dock, a local favorite for pizza and sandwiches. Next door is Seester’s Mexican Cantina, a colorful beachside restaurant. Fishbone Cajun and Creole have patio seating overlooking Nagawicka Lake. Angelina’s Ristorante serves authentic Italian dishes. For brunch, Belfre Kitchen has an eclectic menu and a full bar. By Nemahbin Lake, Stolley’s Hogg Alley has American comfort food, and hosts live music in their roadhouse setting.

For fine dining, Artisan 179 serves modern American fare and craft cocktails. Asiana is an Asian steakhouse offering a sushi bar, hibachi grill, and Chinese dishes. Palmer’s Steakhouse is a supper club and stylish lounge serving gourmet dishes and signature cocktails. Red Circle Inn and Bistro is a white-tablecloth bistro that also serves as an event venue for weddings and private parties. For coffee, Brewer’s Two Café Coffee House is right by the water, and you’ll find several cafes in Oconomowoc, including Whelan’s Coffee and Ice Cream, S & J Café, and Roots Coffeebar and Café.

You’ll find retail chain stores at Nagawaukee Shopping Center, boutique shops in downtown Delafield, and antique shopping at the Fox Lake Antique Mall. On Saturdays, Oconomowoc Farmers’ Market, Waukesha Farmers’ Market, and Delafield Farmers Market have seasonal produce, artisanal vendors, fresh baked goods, and plants.

Things to Do

Lake Country hosts numerous beach parties and art festivals in the summer. The annual Art Festival at Naga-Waukee Park features local artists, craft products, paintings, pottery, jewelry, and more. The Pewaukee Kiwanis Beach Party is a two-day lakefront festival with food, activities, and entertainment. For live music, Friday Night Live hosts different acts in downtown Waukesha. If you’re looking for something more active, Lapham Peak offers hiking and backpacking, and the 15-mile Lake Country Recreation Trail connects Waukesha County to Oconomowoc Lake. Golf enthusiasts can head to Naga-Waukee War Memorial Golf Course, a public golf course next to Pewaukee Lake.