Get into the Wisconsin Frame of Mind

Get into the Wisconsin Frame of Mind with a soul-stirring tour of the arts in Cedarburg, Hartford, West Bend and Port Washington. Only minutes north of Milwaukee and situated in one of the Midwest’s most beautiful regions, these four communities are fertile ground for artistic expression. Fine art, performing arts, galleries, museums and arts-related events flourish amid a landscape of rolling hills.

Fascinating, fun and entertaining discoveries await you on this tour. Beneath the historic storefronts of these friendly communities, you’ll find aesthetic offerings of the highest order. Port Washington, Cedarburg, Grafton, West Bend and Hartford are places that truly invite exploration. This guide will help you get into the Wisconsin Frame of Mind and start exploring this extraordinary region.

Each community has its own unique artistic character. Port Washington, on the shores of Lake Michigan, maintains the feel of a seaside fishing village. West Bend is a city filled with outdoor sculpture and is home to the fabulous West Bend Museum of Art. Cedarburg has a unique mixture of the chic and the traditional, with old stone mills and brick buildings housing galleries and shops. And Hartford is a vibrant community that proudly reflects its storied past as a center of automotive innovation.

Come and see why artists are so inspired by this area and put yourself in the Wisconsin Frame of Mind. Historic districts, excellent restaurants, quaint shops, specialty stores and even wineries and breweries abound in this part of Wisconsin. A fantastic array of special events happen in the fall and throughout the year - don't miss out!