We have created our own Wisconsin cheese trail guide for guests to tour DIY style, celebrating cheese – a Wisconsin tradition! This cheese trail tour can easily be taken during a two-night getaway at our historic inn located in downtown Cedarburg.
The Village Cheese Shop
You can hit this European-inspired cheese and specialty foods shop on your way out of Milwaukee at the start of your cheese tour, and get a bite at their café for lunch before heading to Cedarburg. Choose from over 80+ artisan cheeses focusing on Wisconsin, the Midwest and Europe. Get the details…
Frannie’s Market
Located right in the heart of downtown Cedarburg, you can check out this cute market on check-in day. This special spot focuses on quality goods from Wisconsin and the Midwest, and it’s where Washington House Inn gets their cheeseboard. They’ll help you find the perfect present, something new to try in your own kitchen, or the ultimate treat for your Cedarburg getaway. Get the details…
Cedar Valley Cheese Store
This store carries 300 varieties of Wisconsin cheese plus other fun products like jams, ice cream, etc. This is a great spot to stop on day #2. Be sure to pick up their most popular cheese for purchase, the Factory Fresh String Cheese which is made daily at the attached production facility. Amazingly fresh and stringy, this cheese really is much better compare to what you can find in a grocery store – a true Wisconsin favorite! Get the details…
Brandywine
This restaurant is located right in Cedarburg, just a 5-minute walk from the inn. Their menu features a wonderful Wisconsin cheeseboard and their famous Fried Goat Cheese Curds. This is a great place for dinner on day #2, and one of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Top 30 Restaurants. Get the details…
Widmer’s Cheese Cellars
Plan a stop here to watch the process of cheese making using manufacturing techniques which have been handed down through generations of European and Wisconsin cheese makers. Widmer’s Cheese Cellars produces some of the finest Brick, Cheddar and Colby cheeses in the world, and features hand-made pasta, small plates and entrees that are inspired by the seasons and sourced from locally grown produce and meats. Shop the store for the perfect gourmet gifts to take home with you. This makes a great stop on day #3 before heading home. Get the details…
Union House
For “the best cocktails in Cedarburg,” visit Union House! Not only will you savor delicious and unique drinks and “cheers” to your Cedarburg adventure together, you’ll also enjoy a scrumptious meal. We recommend trying the Manchego Board for something really delicious. Peruse their menus…
Your Cedarburg Home Base
Choose your favorite cozy and comfortable room at our historic downtown Cedarburg bed and breakfast to come back to after each day of enjoying a variety of fabulous fromage on your Wisconsin cheese trail tour. You can choose one of our rooms with a refrigerator if you’ve brought back a stash of cheese you need to store. Be sure to add our Cheese & Charcuterie Box from Frannie’s Market for a savory treat before turning in.