Cedarburg is the perfect little town to host Five Festive Friday Eves. Think Hallmark movie during…read morethe holidays. Yes, that is exactly what this is like. The town celebration is perfect for families, couples, friends, seniors, locals or visitors. There is something for everyone. I imagine when there is not a virus looming, this little town really bustles. On this Friday there were many people enjoying themselves, without a scary crowd. We were able to stroll, have a coffee, shop, dine and finish with a cocktail & live music at a tiny bed and breakfast without ever having to get too close to anyone. There's a ton of shops that line the street offering anything you can imagine. There is jewelry, clothing, gifts, home goods and yard decor just to name a few. You could visit one of the Five Festive Friday Eves and stay a few more days to see everything. I watched families with wagons, walk along putting out lights in bags that line the beautiful main street. Free trolley rides are available.The Rivoli Theater offers classic holiday movies. The Shops At Cedar Creek Settlement gave a way goodies & tote bags, there was a raffle and was decorated beautifully for the holidays. The Cedarburg Art Museum created an Enchanted Garden with holiday lights and a bonfire. Mr. & Mrs. Claus even have a small home built with a mailbox for letters to Santa. Just down the road is Herman A Zeunert Park. You can drive through and experience their holiday lights. A donation as you enter is very much appreciated. In addition to all this excitement, there are a ton of restaurants and pubs. I did not go in but peeked in the windows. They all seemed to have the crowds nicely spaced out. There are so many choices. There is American fare, Mexican, pizza, crepes and even a nice steakhouse. Checking out the wineries, local breweries and even a moonshiery that offers moonshine and whiskey is a must on a later visit. I fell in love with this adorable town and cannot sing it's praises enough. Five Festive Friday Eves embodies everything a small town stands for - family, fun and the holiday spirit!

Had a great time last night! Lots to see and do. The museum was wonderful. The Tipsy Elf bar was…read moregreat.

The Jonathan Clark House is an historic Stone House in Mequon, Wisconsin. We purchased the house in…read more1969, when we returned to Wisconsin after having lived on the the East Coast for five years after my wife and I graduated from college. We purchased the house from a Mr. Schneiker and lived there until 1976, when my employers wanted me to move to Chicago. With the benefit of retrospect, putting career ahead of things you love - like the Jonathan Clark House - was a big mistake. My wife and I were among the small group of folks who initiated the Stone House Tour in Mequon and Cedarburg. I have no idea whether the Stone House Tour continues to exist... but it was an annual big event in Mequon and Cedarburg - drawing up to a thousand people who wanted to see these historic residences. We saw a log building for sale a year or two after we moved into the Jonathan Clark House. We bought it on the spot! With my father and Brother we disassembled the one room log house, moved it over to the grounds of the Jonathan Clark House, reassembled it, re-roofed it and put on a garage door. It was a perfect re-purposing of a building that was otherwise likely to be demolished. I hope it is still there! We're happy it is still being well tended! Bill Welty

Wanted to see the advertised 400 juried artworks from the cedarburg plein air festival on Saturday…read morethe 15th only to arrive at 10 am to see that more than half to 2/3 of art works were already removed and sold on Friday . Whom ever runs this event needs to be more honest about what's really available to see on Saturday when it's open to the public. I drove all the way from Milwaukee on my day off what a waste of time . Not worth all the hype . It seems that the private showing to the collectors only event is what matters most and it's not about the general public getting to see the works thru Saturdays listed date. What a disappointing event and waste of time.

The Cedarburg Cultural Center is a great local institution. Being from the Cedarburg community, I…read moremake frequent visits and always find the environment calm and relaxed. The art is also beautiful! They have paintings, jewelry, pottery, etc on display and for sale. Their events are also very well thought out and relatively low cost! I highly recommend stopping by to check the center out if you find yourself in Cedarburg!

Wonderful exhibition! Need more words so here goes. We stopped in, looked around and saw many…read morewonderful things

Unique destination mecca for those interested in the American pastime and…read morecraft that for centuries provided bed coverings (quilts) and decorative fiber art for walls and tables. Only three museums in the U.S. cater specifically to quilts and this one has over one-thousand examples of what dedicated women prepared for their families and used to express their talents. A treasure for Wisconsin.

This is a must-stop on any visit near Cedarburg. The selection of fine art, ceramics, jewelry,…read morecards and other gifts is excellent and prices are great too. I picked up some reusable paper towels as a Christmas gift and then could not resist a whole series of snowman cards, prints and an accompanying book from a local artist. This is also a working space so you may get to catch someone painting while you're here. Start at the coffee shop downstairs if you're coming in the morning, or end at the bar for a craft beer if it's afternoon. Highly recommend this space for shopping or taking a break between visits to local wineries!

From the owner: Fine arts, arts and crafts studios on the second floor of the Grafton Arts Mill. Artists in…read moreresidence produce original work.