Is there any other small town as charming as Cedarburg at Christmastime? We, at the Washington House Inn, don’t think so but, then again, perhaps we‘re biased. Take a leisurely stroll along Washington Avenue and marvel at the thousands of tiny white lights festooning each of the historic buildings. Admire the shop windows decorated for…
Relaxing with a mug of steaming hot chocolate or a glass of wine in front of the inn’s cozy fireplace is how many of our guests choose to end a busy day in Ozaukee County. It’s also been the perfect spot for parents visiting sons and daughters at Concordia University Wisconsin to catch up with…
Tucked away on Riveredge Drive, overlooking Cedar Creek, is Cedarburg’s oldest building that dates all the way back to 1848. True to the city’s German heritage, this building once housed a brewery works – one which boasted production of 2,200 barrels annually, but all this came to a halt in 1920 during Prohibition. The building,…
Cedarburg, often called the “perfect hideaway,” and located just north of Milwaukee, has become a popular destination for people of all ages wishing to relax and escape the hustle and bustle of life in the big city. After checking into one of the charming rooms at the Washington House Inn, many of our guests make…
Sitting outside savoring a chilled stein of beer while munching on a salt-encrusted pretzel as you tap your foot to lively German bands will become a reality if you’re in Cedarburg during the second weekend of October. Cedarburg has always taken great pride in its heritage and, because many of the city’s forefathers were indeed…
Cedarburg Artists Guild presents the Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour October 10-12, 2014 If you’re lucky enough to be visiting Ozaukee County during the month of October, there’s a real treat awaiting all art lovers. Beginning Oct. 10 through Oct. 12, Cedarburg Artists Guild members will celebrate autumn and each other by offering visitors free…
In Ozaukee County as the long days of summer decline and cooler temperatures gradually move in, we’re all very much aware that it will soon be time for popular Cedarburg Wine and Harvest Festival. Celebrating its 42nd year on Sept. 20 and 21, visitors staying at the Washington House Inn have only to wander out of…
Yes, we all know that Cedarburg was voted one of the Top 6 Shopping Destinations by Midwest Living and, yes, Forbes magazine highlighted it as one of the 11 Prettiest Towns in America, but the reason our charming city is consistently on many visitors’ Top 10 list is that there’s always something new and novel…
