Markesan, Wisconsin, is situated less than four miles from Green Lake, the deepest inland lake in Wisconsin. Green Lake is popular with fishermen for its trout, bass and muskellunge. There are several public golf courses in the area including the Tuscumbia course, The Golf Courses of Lawsonia and the highly-rated Rock River Country Club course. While visiting Markesan, consider staying at area hotels that are close to the golf courses.
The Dartford Inn
The Dartford Inn is located nine miles from Markesan. The hotel is situated on five acres and features an outdoor swimming pool, a gazebo, barbecue grills and picnic tables. Golf packages are available and include two nights at the hotel and three days of golf for the Lawsonia, Mascoutin, Tuscumbia and White Lakes courses. The 28 rooms are furnished with cable television, coffee makers, microwave ovens and refrigerators. Pets are allowed for a small fee. There are several restaurants within five miles of the hotel featuring seafood, American and Italian cuisine. The hotel is only a mile from Green Lake, and less than a mile from The Golf Courses of Lawsonia.
The Dartford Inn
N6264 Lawson Drive
Green Lake, WI 54941
(920) 294-6546
dartfordinn.com
Comfort Suites at Royal Ridges
The Comfort Suites are located 12 miles from Markesan. Hotel amenities include an indoor heated swimming pool, a hot tub, an exercise room, a game room, complimentary continental breakfast, guest laundry facilities and valet cleaning service. The 72 nonsmoking guest rooms have free high-speed wireless Internet access, coffee makers, cable televisions, work desks, microwave ovens, refrigerators, hair dryers and ironing supplies. Pets are permitted for a nightly fee. Dining options within a mile of the hotel include Mexican, American and Italian restaurants. The Comfort Suites are 12 miles from the Mascoutin Golf Course and five miles from Green Lake.
Comfort Suites at Royal Ridges
2 Westgate Drive
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-5500
comfortsuites.com
McConnell Inn
The McConnell Inn is less than 10 miles from Markesan. This Victorian bed and breakfast was built in 1900 and it is conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants, shopping and the local boat landing at Green Lake. Guests of this five-room inn receive a complimentary full breakfast each morning. Rooms are individually decorated and feature either a claw-foot bathtub or a Jacuzzi tub. The master suite occupies the entire third floor and has 14-foot ceilings, a fireplace and a sitting room with satellite television and DVD player. Smoking is permitted on the front porch only. Restaurants serving steaks, seafood and pasta are less than a half-mile away, and the Tuscumbia Country Club is only a mile from the inn.
McConnell Inn
497 S Lawson Drive
Green Lake, WI 54941
(920) 294-6430
mcconnellinn.com
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