An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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KEY SHOPPING CONTINUED FROM PAGE 63 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 cedarburg.org. We love the natural light and "art gallery vibe" of the BANGLES & BAGS location at W63 N6672 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. Like all B & B locations, the arrangement by colors makes matching an accessory to that special outfit a breeze. 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 pagoda jewelry store. 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, and gift boxes make a perfect "Made in Wisconsin" gift. In addition to the wonderful atmosphere and friendly staff, this winery has captured top honors at a number of competi- tions. After discovering your favorite vintage, 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. Brides will want to take advantage of the registry to add unique items to their "wish list." On the second floor 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 more. In the Settlement's courtyard and adjacent building, "test- lounge" the inviting chairs at AMISH CRAFTSMEN GUILD II. ACGII offers innovative, environmentally-friendly outdoor lawn furniture. Produced entirely in the U.S., all of the furniture is made with polylumber material and hand-crafted by Old Order Amish craftsmen. The combination of polylumber's durability and well-respected Amish craftsmanship yields a great-look- ing, unique, high-quality and weather-resistant product 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. Sampling is encouraged here! 64 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. 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. THE CHOCOLATE CHISEL, located at 125 W. Grand Ave., is a perfect spot to visit for ice cream, handmade chocolates or a concoction from the espresso bar. 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 foun- tain and stage area, distinctive restaurants and shops. DELAFIELD West of Milwaukee just off I-94, this spot merits a special stop. Charm reigns here, with Delafield's signature look making it the perfect spot for holiday shopping and dining. You'll be tempted to make a weekend of it at the elegant Delafield Hotel. For more info, VisitDelafield.org or 888-294-1082. BROOKFIELD Brookfield, just minutes west of downtown Milwaukee, is home to a broad array of retailers and restaurants. Shopping and dining opportunities are available along Bluemound Road, to the north along Capitol Drive and in other areas of Brookfield and Elm Grove, just to the east. Brookfield's Convention and Visitors Bureau is at 800-388-1835 or visitbrookfield.com. Brookfield Towne Centre Located at the corner of Capitol Drive and Brookfield Rd., 18905 W. Capitol Dr., don't miss this shopping area with a vil- lage atmosphere. GOO GOO GAA GAA offers a vast range of distinctive items for babies, toddlers and youngsters. Find apparel, home décor, gifts, toys and books. This is the place for something unique and timeless. Special occasion items are a specialty here, and brides can find the perfect ensem- bles for the junior members of their wedding parties. You'll find an array of flower girl and ring bearer attire options.