When the first hints of spring start melting Wisconsin’s winter blanket, there’s a magical little town just waiting to be rediscovered under all that thawed snow – Cedarburg, a place where history and charm collide with the force of a friendly Midwestern handshake.
Just a quick 20-mile jaunt north of Milwaukee, this picturesque hamlet feels like stepping into a watercolor painting where someone thoughtfully added craft beer and artisanal cheese.
I’ve wandered through countless Wisconsin towns (consuming calories for research purposes, naturally), but Cedarburg has that indefinable quality that makes you want to text your boss a resignation letter and start pricing Victorian fixer-uppers.
The moment your tires hit Washington Avenue, Cedarburg’s main street, you’re transported to what feels like a movie set – except nobody yells “cut” and the extras are actual friendly locals going about their day…