t’s not surprising that Cedarburg has been voted No. 1 for Best Shopping time and time again. The city’s historic downtown offers a multitude of shopping opportunities, and all are within easy walking distance of one another. All you have to do is park your car in one of the many parking lots dotted around town, grab your bag and off you go.
Don’t expect to find any big box stores in Cedarburg. Instead, saunter and browse your way along Washington Avenue, perhaps starting on the north end where it crosses Bridge Street, and start your day at the Cedar Creek Settlement. This restored 1864 woolen mill was saved from the wrecking ball by local residents Jim and Sandy Pape almost 50 years ago, and has been converted into a delightful mix of specialty shops, restaurants and an award-winning winery. Visit the cool, limestone cellars where Cedar Creek wine is fermented, aged and bottled, and be sure
to take the time to sample a glass or two.
Climb the stairs to Cedarburg’s oldest pottery shop (est. 1978) featuring a fine array of Wisconsin pottery, and browse through stores offering the latest in women’s apparel, artisan and European gift shops, artists’ studios and more. If you stop by the corner store that specializes in olive oils and balsamic vinegars, you might be lucky enough to catch one of its popular cooking classes. Then cross the street to check out the whimsical garden furniture made from recycled plastic which is so attractive you’ll want to bring it into your home.
Anyone with a sweet tooth might think they’ve died and gone to heaven as there is not one, but several stores catering specifically to candy lovers, each with its own specialty … think caramel apples covered in Belgian chocolate, old-time specialty candies, fudge and nuts of every shape and size, some chocolate covered and others purely savory.
As you wander south on Washington Avenue, you’ll be tempted by one-of-a-kind boutiques, eclectic art galleries, an antique lighting shop, distinctive jewelry stores offering the latest in custom designs as well as fine antique pieces. You’ll find vintage furnishings, resale furniture, consignment clothing stores, artists’ co-ops and specialty products ranging from popcorn, cookie cutters, herbs, spices and teas, plus other gourmet products not commonly found elsewhere. There are garden ornaments that will make you smile and a fairytale-like toy store featuring American-made products fit for young princes and princesses. Cedarburg can indeed be considered a kind of “shopping heaven.”
Downtown Shops of Cedarburg, Wisconson
A Little Pizzazz
N70 W6340 Bridge Rd., 1st Fl. | Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-0033
www.onlineapparelshop.com
Access Boutique
W63 N672 Washington Ave. | Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-4534
www.shopaccessboutique.com
Birchwood Wells
W63 N646 Washington Ave. | Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 204-8131
Bohemia
W62 N587 Washington Ave. | Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 375-2700
www.bohemiahomedesign.com
Cedar Creek Trading Post
N70 W6340 Bridge Rd. | Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-0400
www.thecedarcreektradingpost.com
Creekside Antiques
N69 W6335 Bridge Rd. | Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-6131
Fresh Twist, LLC
N70 W6340 Bridge Rd. | Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 305-4149
Frill, Inc.
W63N680 Washington Ave. | Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 388-8546
www.frillgifts.com
Leap of Faith, LLC
W64 N707 Washington Ave. | Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-9490
www.facebook.com/leapoffaithgifts
Lillies
W62 N553 Washington Ave. | Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-7047
http://lilliesgoods.com
Marline’s Garden Goodies & Man Cave
W63 N664 Washington Ave. | Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 375-5050
The Olive Sprig, LLC
N70 W6364 Bridge Rd. | Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-5944
www.theolivesprig.com
The Paperie & Co.
W62 N585 Washington Ave. | Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-6555
http://thepaperieandco.com
Robin’s European Cottage
N70 W6340 Bridge Rd. | Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-3444
www.robinseuropeancottage.com/aboutus.html
Rustic Palate, LLC
W63 N712 Washington Ave. | Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 204-8112
www.cedarburgrusticpalate.com
Up The Creek
W63 N698 Washington Ave. | Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 618-4479
www.upthecreek-cedarburg.com
Weeds
W62 N588 Washington Ave. | Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-1999
http://lilliesweeds.com