An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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45 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 set- tlement to reach CEDAR CREEK POTTERY. The vast array of handmade pottery and fine craft will amaze you. "An ele- gant 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. Find THE OLIVE SPRIG in the charming building located at the corner of Bridge Road and Washington Avenue in the Cedar Creek Settlement complex. The shop features dozens of gleaming stainless steel tanks filled with the finest extra vir- gin olive oils, along with an array of flavored Balsamic vine- gars. Sampling is encouraged here! 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 ARTISANS ART• GIFT• BOUTIQUE is a great stop for a gift for that special someone (or to treat yourself.). Located at 102 E. Pier St. 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. SHOPPING CENTERS Downtown: SHOPS OF GRAND AVENUE, Old World 3rd Street and Wisconsin Avenue. Don't miss BREW CITY GEAR at the sec- ond floor walkway for a perfect Milwaukee souvenir! North of Milwaukee: BAYSHORE TOWN CENTER, 5800 N. Bayshore Dr., Glendale. Explore 100+ stores in an outdoor setting. West of Milwaukee: BROOKFIELD SQUARE, 95 N. Moorland Rd., Brookfield. 262-797-7245, shopbrookfieldsquaremall.com. MAYFAIR, 2500 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa. 180 stores+, enclosed mall, restaurants and movie theater complex. South of Milwaukee: SOUTHRIDGE MALL, 5300 S. 76th St., Greendale. 130 stores offer something for everybody. Bangles & Bags Photo courtesy GT Creative