Ice age returns
ICE CASTLES READIES FOR WINTER RUN Ice Castles, the frozen attraction what has attracted thousands to the Lake Geneva area in winters past, is set for another run in 2021. Locally, Ice Castles, will be located at Geneva National Resort, 1091 Hidden Cottage Cir., Lake Geneva. This is the third year for the attraction in Wisconsin. The inaugural year saw the Ice Castles built at Riviera Beach in downtown Lake Geneva. Opening is dependent on weather conditions with long stretches of freezing temperatures needed to accommodate construction of the attraction. The photo-worthy Ice Castles will last into March, weather permitting. Dates and hours will be announced online at icecastles.com. The award-winning winter attraction that is built on site using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice artists, according to the company that sponsors the attraction in four cities across North America. The castles include breathtaking LED-lit sculptures, frozen thrones, ice-carved tunnels, slides, fountains and more. Ice Castles will operate on a reduced capacity this season to promote social distancing, according to the company. Wherever possible, tunnels and crawl spaces will be clearly marked as one-way features to limit face-to-face exposure with other guests. In accordance with local and state mandates, staff and guests older than 2 will be required to wear a mask or face covering. “We are thrilled to welcome families back to Ice Castles at Geneva National Resort this winter,” Ice Castles CEO Kyle Standifird said in a news release. “The safety of our guests and staff has always been our top priority, and the new features and guidelines we have in place this season are designed to create a safe and magical environment for everyone.” Tickets (ages 12 and older) are currently listed at $18.99 Monday through Thursday and $22.99 Friday through Sunday. Tickets for children (4-11) are $12.99 weekdays and $18.99 weekends. Ice Castles also has attractions in Colorado, New Hampshire and Utah. top: Each Ice Castles attraction is built by hand using hundreds of thousands of icicles. The attractions include LED-lit sculptures, frozen thrones, ice-carved tunnels, slides, and fountains. right: Tunnels and slides are among the features of the Ice Castles winter attraction. COURTESY OF ICE CASTLES Spirit of Geneva Lakes
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