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DOwntown LAke Geneva:
location review


Trinity Jones, january 2023

​Lake Geneva has several attractions that draw people from all over the country. Ice castles, skiing, snowboarding-- you name it. Winter at Lake Geneva is absolutely magical, filled with activities that everyone can enjoy. But what I didn't know about Lake Geneva before visiting for the first time was that they have a downtown area, filled with a bunch of cute shops. Think, Hallmark Christmas, or small-town girl who's never been on a plane before. It's gorgeous, and there are so many things to buy!

​Two stores, in particular, stood out to me: Brick & Mortar Home and Outdoor and Comic Alley. 

Brick & Mortar was a super cute, very aesthetically pleasing furniture store. I didn’t buy anything (obviously), but it was really nice to just look around. They carried rocks with cute and funny sayings on them, as well as picture frames and book covers with quotes by famous people (debatable). The owner was also super helpful and fun to make conversation with. There was actually a quote on a picture frame that said that it was by Abraham Lincoln, and we joked about it. A few minutes later, she found us again after having done some research and told us that the quote was not, in fact, by Abraham Lincoln.
a really good time looking through the store, and the staff was wonderful. 

​Comic Alley is shoved under a clothing store called “Lola’s,” which was incredibly on- brand for a comic book store. There were stairs leading down into the store, which was in the basement, and the entire place was filled to the brim with comic books. The owner was helpful and very funny, and he knew all of his comics very well. I ended up buying the first two issues of “Absolute Carnage,” a Venom comic, as well as the first issue of “Ironheart,” which I was really excited about. This is exactly what I pictured a comic book store to look like, and the owner made navigating the somewhat intimidating ordeal of buying my first comic books relatively painless. I loved this store as well. 

​Downtown Lake Geneva had plenty more stores that I went to, as well, and they were all pretty nice. I’d definitely recommend that you visit if you get the chance. It’s picturesque, exciting, and has a lot to look at!
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    • Black History Month Collection >
      • Angelica Dass: The Nature of Color
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      • Top 3 Black Artists
      • Pain For Profit
      • Black Historical Figures
      • Hiding Behind the Strength
    • Women's History Month >
      • Books Written by Women
      • women are amazing
      • A Celebration Of Women's Achievements
      • Anonymous Stories: Women’s History Month
    • Hispanic Heritage Month >
      • Hispanic Heritage Month
      • Top 5 Books for Hispanic Heratige Month
      • El Día de los Muertos - FAQ
      • Mexican Independence Day
      • Hispanic Artists
      • Hispanic Authors
    • PODCAST >
      • Love & Dating
      • All Things Black History
    • BALM Founders
    • Teacher's Corner >
      • Teacher's Corner: Gordon
      • Teacher's Corner: Ejzak
      • Teacher's Corner: David
      • Teacher's Corner: Wilde
    • Sports/Clubs
    • Student Businesses
    • Resources >
      • LGBTQ+ Resources
  • Meet Us
    • Socials >
      • Google Forms
  • This Month
    • Op-Eds >
      • Rating Valentine Candy (they’re all bad)
      • Why Are Beyoncé Tickets So Expensive?
      • Love Tropes (Ranked)
      • What Disney Couples Teach us About Love
      • Early Decision
      • Anonymous Stories: Insecurities & Self-Love
      • Why I love love
    • Black History Month 2023 >
      • Fiction Deserves Black Literature for Black People
      • The Diaspora Wars
      • Growing Up Black
      • The Duality of Afro-Latinos
      • 5 Thing That Make me Happy as a Black Person
      • Black Girls' Hair
      • Hot Takes From A Tired Black Girl
    • Media Reviews >
      • Hi-Fi Rush game review
      • YOU Season 4 Review
      • Strong Woman Do Bong-Soon
      • Roomates of Poongduck 304
      • A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Book Review
    • CREATIVE WRITING >
      • always wanting more (Trinity - Poem)
      • Cool, Calm, and Collected
      • Armageddon
    • Location Reviews >
      • Navy Pier
    • Sports Panel >
      • Chess Team Sports Analysis
  • Featured Article
  • Humans of Brooks
    • Black Excellence