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Cedarburg

Cedarburg, WI

History

A small town north of Milwaukee with a downtown of old stone buildings, a historic mill and a covered bridge nearby. Come for a leisurely stroll among the shops and cafes; autumn weekends are especially busy.

Cedarburg lies about 20 miles (32 km) north of Milwaukee. German and Irish immigrants founded the town in the 1840s and harnessed the water power of Cedar Creek for mills; the settler Frederick Leuning gave it its name in 1843. Cedarburg received its city charter in 1885. The city preserves more than 200 historic buildings. The Cedar Creek Settlement, a restored woolen mill from 1864 (the Wittenberg Mill), now houses shops, studios and restaurants.

The year brings the Winter Festival, the Strawberry Festival, the Wine and Harvest Festival and an Oktoberfest. During such events the downtown is very crowded, especially in fall; arrive early in the day. One to two hours are realistic for a stroll through the shops and cafes. Park on the edge of town and walk.

Nearest town
Cedarburg, WI
Category
History & culture
GPS
43.2961, -87.9887

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Sources

Nearby

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History

Milwaukee Art Museum

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Nature

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Nature

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Lambeau Field – Lambeau South End Zone Expansion© Krugdm · CC BY-SA 3.0
Oddities

Lambeau Field

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Campsites nearby

  • YMCA Camp MinikaniCampsite
    11 mi from Cedarburg
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Menomonee Park Campground Family CampingCampsite
    13 mi from Cedarburg
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Wisconsin State Fair Park RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    19 mi from Cedarburg
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camp Whitcomb/MasonCampsite
    19 mi from Cedarburg
    OSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Wisconsin · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Cedarburg?

Cedarburg is in Cedarburg, WI, at GPS 43.2961, -87.9887. It is about 18 mi from Milwaukee.

Can you camp near Cedarburg?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is YMCA Camp Minikani, about 11 mi away; within 25 mi there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

What is there to see near Cedarburg?

Places worth a stop nearby: Milwaukee Art Museum (18 mi), Silver Lake Sand Dunes (79 mi), Parfrey’s Glen State Natural Area (83 mi) and Lambeau Field (83 mi).

When is the best time to visit Cedarburg?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)