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PETOSKEY,HARBOR SPRINGS, MACKINAC, BOYNE
Shopping Districts Petoskey: This picturesque village over-
looking Little Traverse Bay is home to the century-old Gaslight District—named for the historic gas lamps that line its streets—where you’ll find nearly 200 independent shops, boutiques, art galleries and restaurants.
contemporary and vintage pieces for babies, kids and teens. Alpine Chocolate Haus: A dream come true for chocoholics, with just about everything chocolate covered, plus gourmet popcorn, candy and hand-dipped ice cream.
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McLean & Eakin: Cozy indie bookseller with great service and a big selection of Michigan reads. Cutler’s: A gourmand’s dream, with kitchenware, culinary accessories, cookbooks and more. Symon’s General Store: Historic purveyor of specialty foods and wines. Bearcub Outfitters: Outdoor clothing and gear for hiking, paddling, and other Northern adventures. Grandpa Shorter’s: Michigan-made gifts, collectables, cottage kitsch and Petoskey stones galore.
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Village at Bay Harbor: Though many amenities of this bay-front resort community are exclusive to its residents, the downtown strip—home to boutiques, galleries and restaurants—is always open to the public. VILLAGEATBAYHARBOR.COM. Threads: Fantastic independent boutique for women, with designer denim, lingerie, accessories and more. Galley Gourmet: A cafe and food emporium with specialty items like jams, sauces, olive oil and fine wines. Mettlers American Mercantile: Timeless, upscale clothing and homewares, including handtooled leather accessories and smartly curated vintage pieces. b.may bags: Luxurious, minimalist handbags and accessories handmade by a Petoskey designer.
Boyne City: This laidback former logging town on the east shore of Lake Charlevoix has a variety of eclectic shops and restaurants. Inspired Living: Books, candles, tea, yoga, meditation tools and other gear for mindful living. Grain Train: The new satellite shop of Petoskey’s longtime natural foods co-op, with all manner of local, organic goodies. The Birds Nest: Funky boutique with curated
Harbor Springs: Postcard-pretty Harbor Springs has an artsy vibe and a ton of great shops (many specializing in Michigan-made products), galleries, eateries and antiques shops in its four-block downtown. HARBORSPRING
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Huzza: Hip, high-end lifestyle boutique with everything from crystal cocktail shakers to sumptuous leather handbags. L’Esprit: French country antiques from Provence and Burgundy, plus modern home goods like luxurious soaps, glassware and linens. Rocking Horse Toy Company: Toy shop with puzzles, games, books, crafts, dolls, kites, and much more. Spice Harbor: Culinary boutique with locally made Alden Mill House spices, Polish Pottery, fine cookware, and other kitchen tools and treats. American Spoon: Locally handcrafted artisanal fruit preserves, condiments and gifts, plus a gelato and sorbetto bar for a post-shopping treat.
Mackinaw City: Home to hundreds of shops,
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this bustling downtown is fun to wander while you’re waiting to catch the ferry to Mackinac Island. mackinawcity.com Island Bookstore: Warm and welcoming indie bookshop with local titles and a great selection for kids. Bell’s Fishery: A Mackinaw City fixture with famed maple-smoked whitefish. Coffman Hardware: Historic hardware with all kinds of curios and an enormous collection of Swiss Army knives. Mackinaw Crossings: Outdoor shopping center with 50 retail shops, plus a five-screen cinema, haunted house, “House of Glass” 3D maze, and nightly laser light shows. MyNorth 2014 Vacation! 17