Key Milwaukee

October 2012

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

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KEY SHOPPING CONTINUED FROM PAGE 43 PORT WASHINGTON About 30 minutes from downtown Milwaukee, Port Washington enjoys a beautiful setting on Lake Michigan. Stop in at the Port Washington Tourism Council office,126 E. Grand Ave. VisitPortWashington.com for info and suggestions. 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. 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. www.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. You'll find a vibrant retail scene here! Look for the orange tile roof of Port's 1929 fire station to find BLUE HERON ARTI- SAN'S GALLERY. This is the place to explore works by Wisconsin artists and find that perfect gift. Or, select an art- work to perk up your home from the gallery or gift shop offer. Find the gallery at 102 E. Pier St. ZING Boutique, 302 N. Franklin St., features an amazing array of accessories and fashion forward clothing. At "Fashion Happy Hour" on Friday evenings, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., ear- rings are "Buy-one-Get-one. Don't miss MOBOCRACY at 307 N. Franklin St. for vintage apparel. ZUZU PEDALS, 228 N. Franklin St., can outfit you with bike rentals for a ride through Port or the 37 miles of the area's Interurban Trail. BALTICA TEA ROOM & GIFT SHOP, 223 N. Franklin St., inspired by the relaxing tea rooms of Europe, offers a vast selection of teas, hand-crafted gifts and Fair Trade items from around the world. Lunch is served as well as luscious desserts. GRAFTON mkeImages.com La Diva, Cedarburg Photo by At LA DIVA, find casual yet trendy t-shirts to hand-beaded blouses for party wear. Accessories include designer hand- bags, silk scarves, hair ornaments, hand-crafted jewelry, and much more. 44 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. 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

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