We finally had a decent day (a definite rarity this fall) so Liz and I took a ride into Wisconsin, taking Walworth County Highway H (the original US-12) from Genoa City on the Illinois-Wisconsin border to Lake Geneva. This is a beautiful drive through rolling hills, fields, and stands of woods. Objective of the trip was to view tree color, always an enjoyable trip.
Sorry to see the old In-Between Motel (half way between Genoa City and Lake Geneva) being torn down a ways north of Pell Lake. Not much tree color however.
Where Highway H turns right to go to US-12, continue straight as this is the original US-12 alignment. It becomes Wells Street which has some great early motel architecture (even a tourist court) and old signs. There are still about eight motels operating along this stretch as this used to be the gateway to Lake Geneva, a major getaway spot for Chicagoans for many years.
There are a few trees in full fall foliage, but not many.
Wisconsin-50 is Lake Geneva;s main street. Two restaurants have classic old signage.
We Find Color. --RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
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