Forget the usual guys’ weekend of beer and barstools—this is a getaway with a serious upgrade. In Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, you can swap the predictable for something bold: think vintage car events, hands-on cooking challenges, and a top-notch spa to recharge after the action. Pair that with great food, strong cocktails, and the kind of camaraderie you only get with your closest crew, and you’ve got a weekend that’s anything but ordinary. Here’s how to plan the ultimate escape for the guys.
Golf at Quit Qui Or Golf Club
What sort of boy’s weekend would it be if you didn’t have a round of golf? Head to Quit Qui OcGolf Club in Sheboygan County and enjoy a meal while you are there. Located in the beautiful Kettle Moraine, this club features a 27-hole course spread over 250 acres, offering both fun and challenging play.
Family-owned for over 50 years, Quit Qui Oc Golf Club has a practice facility, a pro shop, and a full-service restaurant and bar. It’s a great spot to relax, enjoy a round of golf, and maximize your time with friends.
Beers on the Lake on a Pontoon
You are welcome to take a cooler with notable beverages and take a pontoon cruise on Elkhart Lake. If you brought your fishing gear it could become a fishing excursion in a lake full of musky, walleye, northern pike, largemouth and smallmouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill and crappie. You can either hire a guide or self-drive (with a valid boating license).
Bonfire by the Lake
If you choose to stay at The Osthoff Resort, you can take advantage of their evening bonfires. With smores supplies available for purchase and an outdoor bar (with a live band during the summer season), you will want to some time by a camp fire after a full day of activities.
Hike the Ice Age National Scenic Trail
Hike the Ice Age National Scenic Trail with naturalist Ken Costa. Wisconsin harbors some of the best examples of landforms created by the glaciers of the last Ice Age. The Ice Age National Scenic Trail follows the furthest extent of the glaciers from the last Ice Age. It meanders through untouched wilderness, rolling farmlands, public parks, private lands, and bustling cities.
Sheboygan County Marsh Park Tower
Rise 80 feet above 13,000 acres of wetlands at the Broughton Sheboygan Marsh Park Tower, Wisconsin’s tallest wooden observation tower. Located four miles from Elkhart Lake in Glenbeulah, this unique destination blends stunning views with outdoor fun.
The park offers campsites, picnic spots, a disc golf course, and access to snowmobile trails. Visitors can rent rowboats or canoes for a water adventure and enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant.
Race Cars at Road America
Road America is an internationally known motorsports complex situated on 640 grassy acres in the rolling, wooded hills of Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine. It boasts a four-mile, 14-turn track, one of the country’s longest road racing circuits. Since 1955, when the state legislature banned racing on public roads, this world-acclaimed facility has hosted motorsports events and enthusiasts.
ATV or Go Carts
While visiting Road America, you can race with go-karts or explore the woods on brand-new ATVs. Road America offers year-round activities for groups ATV rides, go-karting, and geocaching. Have you ever wanted to drive on a professional race track? You can bring your speedy car or motorcycle and learn how in one of their professionally run driving schools.
Car Shopping at the Throttlestop Car & Cycle Concierge
Spend an hour touring Throttlestop and see some iconic cars and motorcycles. If you so are inclined, you can purchase one too! With over 50 years of experience in the automotive and motorcycle industry specializing in classic, fun-to-drive vehicles and motorcycles, the Throttlestop also offers consignment, storage and custom detailing. Explore the industrial-stylebuilding and find hints of motorama and motorsport history in every direction.
Telling Tales – Guided Fishing Trip
There are plenty of fish in the sea lake. At 119 feet deep and 292 acres wide, Elkhart Lake is home to various fish species: musky, walleye, northern pike, largemouth and smallmouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill, and crappie. Jay Brickner is a Wisconsin-licensed guide and has been guiding year-round on area lakes since 1996. Whether you are a true fishing enthusiast or just enjoy spending time on the water, Jay will provide a memorable fishing trip!
Drinks at the Tiki Bar
After an excellent fishing trip, saddle up to the Tiki Bar for a fun cocktail or a cold beer. The music and the company give it the perfect relaxing vibe. Hang out and watch the boats go by or enjoy the people on the beach just below the bar.
Arcade Games and Pool Time at The Shore Club
Take a short walk to the Shore Club’s games room. There are plenty of arcade games, a pool table, and great tunes. If you are a guest, you can also access the large indoor pool. During the summer, the large glass windows open to the outdoor patio.
Spa treatment at Aspira in Osthoff Resort
Never underestimate the power of self-care! At the Aspira Spa, you can get any number of treatments for men: facials, massages, manicures, or pedicures. Honestly, you will LOVE a pedicure—don’t worry—nail polish will not be applied.
You can also experience ultimate relaxation in Aspira Spa’s new salt therapy (halotherapy) room. Here, you can breathe in air enriched with fine salt particles, promoting overall wellness. This natural therapy, originating from Europe’s famous Polish salt caves, helps cleanse your airways and skin, alleviating congestion, inflammation, allergies, and skin irritations.
Cooking Class at the Osthoff Resort Cooking School
With the popularity of cooking shows and #tiktok, we find more and more regular men cooking up a storm, so why not learn a few dishes to impress? At the Osthoff Resort Cooking School, you can learn how to refine your BBQ game, make Italian pasta and sauces, or make a perfect gourmet pizza.
The BBQ class covers beef brisket, ribs, rosemary potatoes, and from-scratch BBQ sauce and rubs. Local Chef and instructor Rodney Schultz walks you step-by-step through the process, and when all is said and done, you get to eat what is created!
Nightcap at a Dive Bar
A little bit crowded and somewhat loud, the Stop-Inn Tavern is the perfect place to have a nightcap or beer on tap. Internationally known as the best bar on the racing circuit, ‘stop-inn’ for your favorite beverage, a famous Siebkens sandwich, items from their celebrated Tavern menu, and some late-night fun.
Disclosure: I was a guest of Elkhart Lake, The Osthoff Resort and most of the attractions mentioned in this article. All opinions are my own. I wrote this piece because I believe this is the perfect place for a guy’s getaway or weekend away with the boys. Thanks to the DMO and the PR company for organizing these wonderful 4 days in Wisconsin. I’ll be back.
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Margarita Ibbottis the creator and author ofDownshiftingPRO.com, a travel and lifestyle blog that focuses on traveling to the US, Canada, Colombia, and Europe. This travel website brings unique insight into museums, cultural activities, and luxury accommodations. She loves a good girl’s getaway and traveling with her adult children—family travel but with cocktails. Colombian by birth, Canadian by nationality, she’s here to help others organize their lives and travels.
