Key Milwaukee

June 2013

An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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KEY SHOPPING CONTINUED FROM PAGE 43 wardrobe. This also is a "green" way to look right. Right next door is BANGLES & BAGS, a jewelry, handbag and accessory boutique for those looking for an affordable way to accessorize. The arrangement of items in color groupings makes this a fun as well as budget-friendly stop. Also look for locations in Waukesha, 307 W. Main St.; Delafield, 611 Main St.; Cedarburg, W63 N672 Washington Ave.; and Wauwatosa,1504 Underwood Ave. WALKER'S POINT/ FIFTH WARD RIVERVIEW ANTIQUE MARKET at 175 S. Water St. hosts 50 dealers from throughout Wisconsin. In 15,000 square feet of space, you will find small and large items in all price ranges. CEDARBURG Famous for its historic limestone buildings, Cedarburg provides a small town getaway, only 20 minutes north of Milwaukee. At the corner of Washington and Spring is the General Store Museum, which includes the CEDARBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITOR CENTER. For more information, call 262-377-5856 or (800-CDR-BURG) or visit www.cedarburg.org. Don't miss the 40+ stores that are open until 8 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. We love the natural light and "art gallery vibe" of the BANGLES & BAGS location at W63 N6672 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. This accessory shop is organized in groupings that help you find just the right accent for a new look. A great place for brides and members of the wedding party to find just the right accessories for that big day. Find FRILL at W63 N680 Washington Ave., specializing in a collection of eclectic handmade personal accessories, home decor and gifts by U.S.- based artisans. While the PINK LLAMA GALLERY has a Washington Avenue address at W62 N580, you actually enter the gallery through the building's back porch, located across the street from the Yellow Cab Co-Op Fast, dependable service since 1979 Milwaukee's Original Taxicab Service 414-271-1800 Major credit cards accepted with $10 minimum Time Orders & Travel Connections Our Specialty yellowcabmilwaukee.com 44 pagoda jewelry store. "Cool and fun" art is the focus here, with a special emphasis on Wisconsin artists. Cedar Creek Settlement Be sure to visit this renovated 1864 woolen mill and adjacent buildings at the corner of Washington and Bridge Sts. in Cedarburg. cedarcreeksettlement.com. CEDAR CREEK WINERY provides visitors with tours and tastings are available and gift boxes make a perfect "Made in Wisconsin" gift. Take the short flight of stairs to go from the winery to the main part of the settlement to reach CEDAR CREEK POTTERY. The vast array of handmade pottery and fine craft will amaze you. "An elegant blend of art and function" rules here. On the second floor, LEAP OF FAITH inspires you with its relaxing atmosphere and works of all kinds from around the world. At LA DIVA, find casual yet trendy t-shirts to hand-beaded blouses for party wear. Accessories include designer handbags, silk scarves, hair ornaments and hand-crafted jewelry, and much more. Don't miss the new summer line, fully embellished with embroidery and featuring fresh colors for 2013. Directly across Washington Avenue from the Cedar Creek Settlement is OLIVE 'N VINNIE'S MARKET. Discover 60 gleaming stainless steel tanks filled with the freshest and finest extra virgin olive oils along with an array of flavored Balsamic vinegars from around the world and much more. PORT WASHINGTON About 30 minutes from downtown Milwaukee, Port Washington enjoys a setting on Lake Michigan, with a marina that is the departure point for many charter fishing boats. Stop in at the Port Washington Tourism Council office,126 E. Grand Ave. VisitPortWashington.com for info and suggestions. You'll find a vibrant retail scene here! Look for the orange tile roof of Port's 1929 fire station to find BLUE HERON ARTISAN'S GALLERY. Located at 102 E. Pier St., the gallery features more than 25 artists. "Swept Away" opens with a reception from 5-7 p.m. on May 31 and continues through June 30. According to gallery owner Bette Langford, the exhibition is inspired by "What takes your mind to a faraway peaceful place - dreams, thoughts, daydreaming, a book, a vacation? What drives you to create and how to get there?" THE CHOCOLATE CHISEL, located at 125 W. Grand Ave., is a perfect spot to visit for handmade chocolates and a fabulous collection of ice creams. Or, treat yourself with a concoction from the espresso bar or a yummy iced drink. GRAFTON North of Cedarburg, Grafton boasts a revitalized downtown that highlights its Paramount Records blues legacy. There's a one-of-a-kind Walk of Fame tribute to blues artists who recorded at the Grafton studio in the late 1920s, unique fountain and stage area, distinctive restaurants and shops.

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