<body><div>Fall is spooky season for many people, but it's also popular as the beginning of cozy season; the vibe is temperatures that feel crisp enough to bundle up in a bulky sweater (but not cold enough to need a coat), as you sip your hot coffee (something that has pumpkin spice or apple flavors) and stroll down a picturesque main street. Think Hallmark Christmas movie towns but a few months early.There are several small towns in southeast Wisconsin that fit the bill — a cute main street with shops to browse, a few restaurants to choose from and, perhaps most importantly, a coffee shop. Several of these towns also have bonus things to do, like museums, fall events and parks.Here are 10 picturesque towns with main streets to check out during this fall's cozy season. Email amy.schwabe@jrn.com to let us know which ones we missed.<h2>Cedarburg</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4AmivZ_0vkXycoD00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4AmivZ_0vkXycoD00" width="959" height="658" ><figcaption>Amanda Wesenberg, left, of Menomonee Falls and Michelle Vogds of Brown Deer walk along Washington Avenue in Cedarburg in May 2020.</figcaption></figure>The City of Cedarburg's website provides a map of the downtown "store walk" along Washington Avenue between Sheboygan Road and Spring Street. The stretch includes many shops dedicated to home decor and gifts, a few vintage and antiques stores and The Gem Shop, which bills itself as the Midwest's largest rock shop.Where to get your coffee: Fiddleheads Coffee, W62 N605 Washington Ave., and Java House, W63 N653 Washington Ave.Bonus visit: The Shops of Cedar Creek Settlement provides a unique shopping experience in the historic Wittenberg Woolen Mill, which was built in 1864 by German entrepreneurs.<h2>Port Washington</h2>The downtown area of this historic fishing village is on the shores of Lake Michigan; in addition to stores and restaurants on Franklin Street and Grand Avenue, there's a marina, Harbor Walk and parks to enjoy.Where to get your coffee: Java Dock, 116 W. Grand Ave. Suite 101, and Daily Baking Company, 211 N. Franklin St.Bonus visit: The Port Washington Historical Society offers a self-guided walking tour ($6.99) along the marina of shipwrecks that took place just offshore, starting in front of the historical 1860 Light Station.Fall Colors: When Wisconsin fall colors are expected to peak in 2024<h2>Wauwatosa</h2>The Wauwatosa Village is a shopping district in the city of Wauwatosa. There are several blocks of stores and restaurants, along with green spaces and seating areas that, according to the Village in Wauwatosa Business Improvement District website, are meant to evoke "European flair."Where to get your coffee: Anodyne Coffee, 7471 Harwood Ave.; Starbucks, 1417 Wauwatosa Ave.; and Vendetta Coffee Bar, 7613 W. State St.Bonus visit: Hart Park, 7300 Chestnut St., has walking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds and a concert stage.<h2>Pewaukee</h2>Pewaukee Lake is the focal point of downtown Pewaukee's restaurants and shops, which includes a few consignment stores, boutiques and Beach Bum Bakery, a great place to stop for a muffin, cookie or dessert bar.Where to get your coffee: Brewers Two Cafe, 203 W. Wisconsin Ave.Bonus visit: A very accessible public beach is steps away from your stroll, especially convenient for those fall days that feel too warm to be described as crisp.<h2>Lake Geneva</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3CnAG1_0vkXycoD00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3CnAG1_0vkXycoD00" width="960" height="689" ><figcaption>People stroll the streets of downtown Lake Geneva.</figcaption></figure>The shops and restaurants of this resort town — including a number of quirky gift shops and Kilwins for handmade candy — are a few blocks away from Geneva Lake and its shore path, which takes walkers past a number of mansions.Where to get your coffee: Simple Food Group Cafe, 525 Broad St. and Inspired Coffee, 883 W. Main St.Bonus visit: Lake Geneva is the birthplace of famous tabletop role-playing game Dungeons &amp; Dragons, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. An "Adventurer's Map of Lake Geneva" provides a walking tour of the many D&amp;D-related sites in the town.<h2>Delafield</h2>The Delafield Tourism Office and Visitors Center website describes Delafield's downtown as having "a historic Williamsburg-like feel." Downtown shops include a cozy yarn store, a few boutiques, an antiques shop and an independent bookstore with a delightful name, Hidden Staircase.Where to get your coffee: Blue Collar Coffee Company, 523 Milwaukee St.Bonus visit: The Hawks Inn, 426 Wells St., is a Wisconsin Landmark on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1846 as a stagecoach stop and has now been refurbished as a historic site that is open to the public for tours.<h2>Greendale</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3d7sxo_0vkXycoD00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3d7sxo_0vkXycoD00" width="960" height="638" ><figcaption>Broad Street Coffee Co. is located at 5635 Broad St., Greendale.</figcaption></figure>Greendale, which was recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 2012, was one of three "greenbelt" communities in the country sponsored by the U.S. government to be built during the Great Depression. The historic downtown is home to shops, restaurants and a park with a gazebo.Where to get your coffee: Broad Street Coffee Company, 5635 Broad St.Bonus visit: The neighborhoods surrounding the downtown area — which include homes built during the Depression — make for a beautiful extension to your stroll.<h2>Hartford</h2>In downtown Hartford, there are several shops that sell things like antiques, sports collectibles, home decor and bird feeders, as well as a 1950s-style ice cream shop that sells cinnamon-roasted nuts, perfect for fall days. The Rubicon River also flows through downtown, providing beautiful scenery and green spaces to relax near the water.Where to get your coffee: Perc Place, 43 N. Main St., and Bridges 120, 120 N. Main St.Bonus visit: Hartford's weekly farmer's market (held on Saturday mornings) continues through the end of October.<h2>Mayville</h2>According to the Mayville Chamber of Commerce website, Mayville was first settled in 1845 and would become a center of the iron and steel industries. The site notes that, "unlike many other iron cities across the country, Mayville and its downtown continued to prosper. Most of the original, historic buildings are still present today." Stores include a few boutiques and a hobby shop.Where to get your coffee: The Open Door Coffehouse, 20 S. Main St.Bonus visit: Horicon Marsh, a 33,000-acre wetland, is in the Mayville area. In fall (and spring), it's a great place to visit to see hundreds of thousands of ducks and tens of thousands of geese as they migrate through the marsh.<h2>Oconomowoc</h2>According to Visit Oconomowoc, the shops in historic downtown Oconomowoc are inside "historic store faces and brick walls" that are still maintained. Some of those stores include antiques and vintage shops, boutiques, and stores that sell home decor. There's also a boardwalk on Fowler Lake with tables and chairs to relax at.Where to get your coffee: The Roots Coffee Bar, 124 E. Wisconsin Ave.; Whelan's Coffee &amp; Ice Cream, 163 E. Wisconsin Ave.; and Fresh Baked Cafe, 108 N. Main St.Bonus visit: An interactive tour of Oconomowoc's public art is available online, along with a map so people can visit the artworks in person.This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: 10 Hallmark-worthy Milwaukee-area towns to stroll around this fall</div></body>

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Fall is spooky season for many people, but it's also popular as the beginning of cozy season; the vibe is temperatures that feel crisp enough to bundle up in a bulky sweater (but not cold enough to need a coat), as you sip your hot coffee (something that has pumpkin spice or apple flavors) and stroll down a picturesque main street. Think Hallmark Christmas movie towns but a few months early.