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For the vintage fiend:

Mayville Vintage Marketplace

Looking for unique collectibles, antiques and decor? Mayville Vintage Marketplace is the place for you. Owner Mariann Bequeaith, who has been buying and selling antiques for 30 years,  currently specializes in vintage garden decor and whimsical metal art. From harbors and trestles to metal animal sculpture and galvanized pails, guests can find one-of-a-kind items to personalize their outdoor space. In addition to the 6-year-old storefront, Mayville Vintage Marketplace participates in many flea markets and trunk shows, many of which have been canceled for 2020 due to COVID-19. Store hours are limited and updated weekly on the Mayville Vintage Marketplace Facebook page. Is vintage clothing more your thing? Make an appointment to stop in Sweet Ginger Vintage on Main Street. The appointment-only storefront carries vintage women’s clothing, hats and accessories (as well as the occasional menswear piece) from the Victorian era all the way through the 1990s. To get a taste, visit the virtual store, search Sweet Ginger Vintage on etsy.com and rubylane.com. 

For the foodie:

If your clean eating game is strong (or better yet, if it’s not), a stop at The Natural Way is an enlightening experience. The natural health and beauty retailer with an in-house eatery has been in business for 20 years. It offers a wide assortment of natural products including supplements, vitamins, herbs, organic produce and even beer and wine. Chef-made take away meals, guacamole and salsa are available in the store’s cooler and make for an upscale picnic basket addition. Another must stop for foodies, especially cheeseheads, is the Old Fashioned Cheese retail shop on Main Street. The store is located in a 150-year-old renovated brewery. The shop’s “cheese cave,” which used to hold beer, is now a walk-in cooler filled with nearly 400 varieties of domestic and imported cheese. Cheese spreads come in creative flavors like cranberry white cheddar, ranch, rum raisin and chianti provolone. In addition, guests will find a selection of meats, souvenirs as well as domestic and imported wines. Free wine and cheese tastings are offered daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

For the hobbyist:

Knitty Gritty

Knitters of all experience levels will be hooked at Knitty Gritty Shop in downtown Mayville. The mother-daughter owned store sells specialty hand-dyed yarns, patterns and knitting tools, in addition to offering classes and events like group knitting circles. The store is a great place to touch and examine high-quality yarns before committing to purchase them. Even if knitting isn’t your hobby, after a visit to Knitty Gritty, it just might be. For virtually every other hobby, a stop at The Tinker Shoppe will be fruitful. From board games and toys to rockets and puzzles, this hobby shop has offerings for nearly every interest. Newly added this spring is the “gemstone cave” filled with specimens for the gemstone and mineral collector. 

Shop Small at Posie Boutique  

If supporting small businesses is a priority, stop in Posie on Main Street. The store offers gifts, clothing, decor and goods from more than 20 small businesses and artisans. In addition to small businesses from around the country, shoppers will find handmade pieces by local artists and edible treats like caramel corn and chocolate dipped Oreo cookies from Chippy’s in Beaver Dam. Posie has a curated assortment of products for everyone in the family, from babies to pets. From kombucha starter kits to bath bombs to rosé flavored jelly, it’s impossible to leave Posie empty-handed. 

Great Stays: Indoor and Out

Mayville Inn

The Horicon Marsh attracts many visitors to the Mayville area. Whether you are looking for indoor or outdoor lodging options nearby, we have you covered. The Mayville Inn, a family-owned, colonial-style hotel on Mayville’s west side, is only two miles from the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center. Its close proximity to the marsh makes it ideal for explorers who prefer having WiFi and air conditioning to come home to at the end of the day. Looking for more rustic accommodations? Dodge County Ledge Park makes for a convenient stay while exploring the Horicon Marsh, Wild Goose State Trail and Gold Star Memorial Trail as well as the area’s many other natural attractions. With 30 electric campsites as well as non-electric sites, Ledge Park provides camping options regardless of your preference. Located on the Niagara Escarpment overlooking the marsh, you won’t beat the view. New reservations can be made for arrivals beginning July 1 by calling 920-386-3700 x1.