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ART ON THE TOWN WISCONSIN - THE STUDIO

127 Front Street, Beaver Dam • 920.210.2777 artonthetownwi.com

More than a shop, Art on the Town Wisconsin – The Studio is a place where people gather, connect, create and sell art. The Studio has creative experiences for all ages, skill levels and interests, from painting to pottery. Check out a class, purchase a take-home art kit or browse the many local artisan items for sale.

BREHM’S WONDERCREEK NURSERY

Gift Shop: N7127 S. Crystal Lake Road, Beaver Dam Nursery: N6050 S. Crystal Lake Road, Beaver Dam 920.885.4300 • brehmsnursery.com

Beaver Dam’s go-to nursery for over 50 years sits on 60 acres and has a wide selection of shade and evergreen trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, vegetables and Christmas trees. Brehm’s corner shop is busting with unique gifts, home and garden décor and new and repurposed treasures.

BULLFROGS AND BUTTERFLIES

320 S. Spring Street, Beaver Dam • 920.356.1759 facebook.com/bullfrogsbutterflies

This family-owned consignment shop offers baby and children’s clothing, toys and maternity wear. They pride themselves on providing clean, gently used, safe items.

From small specialty shops to big box stores and everything in between, Beaver Dam is a prime destination for shoppers. As a result of recent revitalization efforts, downtown Beaver Dam has seen a flurry of new stores opening offering all kinds of retail therapy. Looking for something you haven’t seen before? Here are just a few of the one-of-a-kind shops you won’t want to miss around town.

CHIPPY’S POPCORN

507 Madison Street, Beaver Dam • 920.885.2676 chippyspopcorn.com

Chippy’s offers a full line of specialty popcorns to include both sweet and savory options in more than forty flavors. The Shop also features specialty candy, ice cream, Beaver Dam apparel and artisan items.

DESIGN PLUS

139 Front Street, Beaver Dam • 920.885.5811

Looking for Beaver Dam apparel? Design plus has shirts, hats, jackets and more plus custom embroidery and printing too!

EARTHSHINE CANDLE FACTORY OUTLET AND GIFT STORE

1401 N. Center Street, Beaver Dam • 920.887.8840 earthshine-candles.myshopify.com

Your senses will be heightened when you walk into this shop. Beaver Dam’s local candlemaker is stocked full of great-smelling, high-quality candles and melts at wholesale prices. You’ll also find unique gifts, home décor and seasonal decorations you won’t find anywhere else.

FIREFLY FIBERS

114 Front Street, Beaver Dam • 920.356.8859 fireflyfibers.com

For over ten years, Firefly Fibers has provided makers near and far with beautiful natural fiber yarn. The store offers fine yarns and accessories in a contemporary atmosphere. The beautiful colors and textures are sure to inspire your creativity.

N7156 E. Plaza Drive, Suite 102, Beaver Dam 920.885.4990 • hgcoffeeshop.com

In addition to delicious beverages and bakery, Higher Grounds features gifts and treats from small Wisconsin businesses. Check out their selection of confections, jewelry, art and more.

JULIE R DANCE & SKATE

344 Rosendale Street, Beaver Dam • 920.887.3262 julierdanceandskate.com

Julie R Dance & Skate is Wisconsin’s largest skate and dance outfitter and premier dance studio. With 30 styles of dance shoes in stock, professional pointe-shoe and skate boot fittings and hundreds of leotards and skate dresses and more, this is your one stop shop for dance, skating and gymnastics.

MCKINSTRY’S HOME FURNISHINGS, INC.

131 Front Street, Beaver Dam • 920.885.6422 mckinstryshomefurnishings.com

McKinstry’s Home Furnishings, Inc is the oldest family-owned home furnishings center in Wisconsin and one of Beaver Dam’s oldest businesses, which was established in 1858. Customers come from all over the state for McKinstry’s Home Furnishings quality, value, service and unique and extensive inventory of furniture and home décor.

MILL HOUSE QUILTS

116 Front Street, Beaver Dam • 920.356.5021 Millhousequilts.com

This Better Homes and Gardens Top Ten Quilt Shop from Waunakee has a sister store in Beaver Dam. This is a go-to place for a beautiful assortment of fabrics, designs, notions and sewing machines with a friendly staff and helpful advice.

TWISTED SISTERS

112 S. Spring Street, Beaver Dam • 920.356.8984 facebook.com/twisted1sister

Featuring a mix of new, repurposed and vintage-inspired gifts and home décor, Twisted Sisters invites you to come and be inspired while browsing through their creative vignettes. From classic collections to simple chic and from farm to garden, you never know what you’ll find.