Cedarburg's shops are most well known for jewelry, artwork and antique home furnishings. Known around town for its green clock out front is Armbruster's, a jeweler which has been a fixture of the town for well over a century. It's current location on Washington Avenue was built in 1908.
North of Bridge Street & Washington Avenue is the Gem Shop, selling rocks and gems from around the world, found by the shop's proprietors.
The Cedar Creek Settlement, at Bridge Street & Washington, offers a variety of shops, and many more are located up and down Washington Avenue, including bookstores, flower shops, jewelers, art galleries, furniture stores, clothing boutiques, and much else.
An excellent time to shop in Cedarburg is during one of the many annual festivals, including Winter Fest, Strawberry Fest, German Fest and Wine & Harvest Fest. Maxwell Street days at the County Fair Grounds hosts small vendors selling everything from antiques to collectibles, knick-knacks, curios and odds-and-ends.