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The HideawayNestled on the shores of historic Grass Lake, The Hideaway sits south of Blarney Island off Lotus Point.
Stay in a quaint waterfront cottage with deck and view of the lake. Relax on the lawn or dip your feet in the water as you enjoy amazing sunrises over the lake and sunsets over the marsh. Spend hours in conversation in front of a crackling fire all on the shores of Grass Lake. |
T H E C H A I N O ' L A K E S
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“The Chain” is composed of 10+ lakes connected by the Fox River. Enjoy a wide array of outdoor activities like boating, kayaking, fishing, birdwatching, tubing, swimming and water skiing. The area is home to hundreds of businesses including marinas, resorts, bars, campgrounds and restaurants.
In the summer don’t miss out on the boat races, live music, fishing tournaments and annual festivals. In the off-season there are many activities to keep you busy around the Chain. Hunting, ice fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, antiquing and hiking are just a few of the ways to enjoy the area all year-round. It’s the busiest inland recreational waterway in the US and only an hour from Chicago and Milwaukee. |
G R A S S L A K E
In the early 20th century, Grass Lake was filled with wild rice and blooming lotus beds. Some boats had to use a poles rather than oars, due to the shallow water and density of the lotuses. Between the 50's and 70's, much of the lotus disappeared due to human traffic but there has been a revival in recent years of these beautiful flowering white lotus.
A business emerged in the middle of the lake that catered to the tourists who came to see the lotus. Over the last century it has changed names from Shorty’s to the Lotus Lodge Hotel, then Hotel Blarney and finally, Blarney Island as it remains and is operated today.
A business emerged in the middle of the lake that catered to the tourists who came to see the lotus. Over the last century it has changed names from Shorty’s to the Lotus Lodge Hotel, then Hotel Blarney and finally, Blarney Island as it remains and is operated today.
O U R L O C A T I O N
By Car
60 minutes from Milwaukee
70 minutes from Chicago 70 minutes from Rockford |
By Train
Milwaukee District North to Fox Lake
North Central Service to Antioch * then a quick Uber/Lyft ride away |
By Air
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Mitchell International Airport (MKE) |