This little store had some unique items from all over the place. We saw michigan agate coasters…read morethat a friend of hers makes in Minnesota. I ended up purchasing a cute wooden penguin that she got from someone who purchased them at a show in Chicago. They do require masks and only allow ten people in at once. You must stop in at the front desk and get hand sanitizer before touching items to keep everyone safe. I think this is a smart idea. You habe to be careful woth children too because there are a lot of glass and fragile items.

This is my favorite gift shop in Empire. The owner has exquisite, light-hearted taste with some…read more beautiful handmade items, cards by local art, gifts.

i've been coming to this gallery my WHOLE life. We loved this place, I wanted to show it to my…read moreboyfriend (who is Black) and we were admiring the work inside as usual before we realized the over shop attendant was following him around and watching him. She paid no mind to me or the other (all white) people in the shop except to greet them, so we left before buying anything because we felt so uncomfortable. Coming here was always a big part of my childhood so i'm so shocked and saddened by the racist behavior. no other shops in Glen Arbor acted this way. There's lots of great galleries here, we won't be hitting this one again.

A great art gallery featuring the Northern Michigan centric works of Ruth Conklin. The shop is…read morewarm and inviting, the staff helpful and friendly. Prices run the gamut, but you can find some really great pieces on sale occasionally. Anyone from a kid to an adult with cash to burn can find something lovely to bring home from here. I've purchased so many pieces from here over the years, from small, whimsical animal prints, to a highly decorated full sized map of the area. Each and every piece still makes me happy, little bits of Glen Lake spread across the walls of my home.

Again, I am afraid to put wonderful places on yelp for fear that the next time I go, I will not be…read moreable to visit the location and have it not be crowded. However, in this case, the owner is so kind and wonderful, as well as an incredible artist I want people to see her creations. Her husband is also an amazing artisan and wood craftsman. The owner and staff are welcoming and not "high brow" and don't make you feel like you need to buy something, although even buying a small postcard, helps out the artist. If you are in Glen Arbor this summer, you must stop at this little out-of-the-way place on top of it the location of the art studio and the interior is absolutely magnificent. Very relaxing and cozy.

Kristin's art/work is exquisite. So very detailed and beautiful not to mention educational. We…read morehave many of her pieces as well as her wearable art-t-shirts! Recently acquired one of Paul's photographs. Love love love Glen Arbor Artisans

A charming little shop packed with books for all readers. I loved browsing and picked up a vacation…read moreread. The staff were friendly and the prices were reasonable. I'll be back next time I'm in town!

We make a point to visit The Cottage Book Shop every year, and we always find something special to…read moretake home. They have an incredible selection, including tons of gorgeous special edition classics like Jane Eyre, making it so much fun to browse. The store is cozy, welcoming, and full of unique finds. It's become one of our favorite annual stops, and we already can't wait to come back next year!

Loved this gallery -wide range of artists, quality art and rooms of wonderful pieces. I could have…read morehappily purchased a lot more than I did, but fortunately was limited by having to take carry on luggage to get back to California. Will happily go back whenever I am in the area again.

Cherry Republic is a must-stop every time we're in town. The samples are always great, but the…read morefriendly, helpful staff are most notable. We always leave with a bag filled with our favorites and something new to try. We have given the gift boxes for holiday gifts in the past - they are beautifully packaged. We've also ordered online and shipped things to family (and restocked our faves when we can't get there in person). We've eaten at the adjacent restaurant, and always have a great experience. The cherry chicken salad is my fave! The ice cream is fantastic, too - we often stop multiple times during our vacation week. The vanilla cherry twist is my favorite (it was not available this year - so sad!!), but all of the cherry flavors are great.

Not the best experience at Cherry Republic. They were out of…read morequite a few beers when we visited, as well as several menu items. We know it had been a busy weekend, but it was still a little disappointing. We ended up ordering the fries and pulled pork sliders. Both were just okay. Unfortunately, the fries came out ice cold. We didn't send them back, but we barely touched them. Our server was also difficult to track down, and our drinks were left empty for most of the meal. That definitely took away from the overall experience. That said, this won't be our last visit. We'll give Cherry Republic another try, but unfortunately, this visit just wasn't great.

Service - 100% Food - Amazing…read moreAmbiance - touristy The grilled cheese my 11 year old daughter loved We went back for dinner... great food and quick. I was surprised we were able to get in very quickly.

Chicken salad sandwich was okay. I did not think it was special. The smoky serrano pepper burger…read morewas good. I liked the cherry crumb slice. It was crunchy with the right amount of sweetness (not too sweet that it becomes overpowering). Our server Grace was nice. The retail store sells different candies, chocolates, sauces, sodas, shirts, etc. You can sample a lot of their products in the middle area and these cherry products were really good.

We arrived about 45 minutes before closing and were treated so well from picking out the flight to…read morebuying bottles of wine and even time to enjoy the fire pit!!

From the owner: Enjoy a variety of delicious local wines while nestled next to one of our cozy fire pits,…read moreparticipating in some storytelling at the bar or while pondering local artists works in our quaint little gallery. If you prefer a little more activity you can wander around back to play some Bocce Ball, Badminton, Corn Hole and other fun games. Please join locals and travelers in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to celebrate the wonderful area that surrounds us. CHEERS!

Very nice little arts center located across from the Cherry Republic. They fully make use of their…read morespace, inside and outside. There was an exterior exhibit along the front of the building, featuring paintings by Debra Howard, and a lovely fairy garden populates the back, which really fits in with the gorgeous natural space. A small red box is also located out front - similar to a Little Free Library, but it's a cute Little Free Art Gallery! Materials were available on the back deck to make your own tiny piece of art to add to the gallery, and then you were welcome to take a piece you liked. We really enjoyed the extra touches of tiny people checking out the display. Inside is a small gallery space, which was showing a Members Create exhibit. It was a nice opportunity to see a variety of art - painting, photos, prints, mixed media, found art, and more. Staff was friendly and welcoming!

From the owner: The GAAC, serving the Glen Lake area in Leelanau County, offers year-round enriching art and…read moreentertainment with something for everyone.