Walking Geneva Lake and its architectural hit parade

Jerry and Kim Renninge,r of Aurora, have walked the entire length of the shore path — 23 miles — three times over the years.  (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)

One of the tony homes along the path.  (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)

Sign points the way.  (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)

This massive Georgian Revival belongs to billionaire businessman and philanthropist Richard Driehaus.  (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)

The path is well signed.  (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)

A woman walks along the path circumnavigating Geneva Lake.  (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)

The path passes many boathouses.  (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)

A lakeside homeowner put up a bench, welcoming hikers to have a seat.  (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)

Touches of whimsy line the path, such as this “magic mailbox” that contains a guestbook for hikers to sign.  (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)

This International Style home resembles Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater.  (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)

White pine salvaged from the Wrigley mansions was used to make the outdoor dining tables at Pier 290 restaurant in Williams Bay.  (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)

Sara Marston, of Naperville, signs the guestbook at the “Expect a Miracle” mansion in Lake Geneva.  (Lori Rackl / Chicago Tribune)