So, you could say we are Cherry Republic salsa snobs! We love the stuff! We use it in a variety of…read morerecipes all the time. So today when our shipment arrived, a few containers came damaged. On a Friday evening my husband got a nice apology email and 3 new jars are already being shipped! Now that's what I call customer service! Love their products, but Love their company even more tonight! Try them out!

Great owners and staff with an exceptional vision for the ultimate relaxing visit! This business…read moreprovides ultimate customer service. Awesome food, too!

My wife and I have gone here for years and we absolutely love the energy and selection of great…read moregems and crystals they offer.

This is a terrific little store in Glen Arbor. I love their collection of stones and crystals,…read morecards, and candles and oils for various purposes. It's bigger than it looks from the outside, and has a lot more to offer than what I've mentioned--you just have to stop in to check it out! The people operating the store are really lovely and helpful. They're also some of the few proprietors who stay open year-round in a town that's mainly oriented toward summer tourists; I appreciate that.

We come to this sweet little store at least twice a year...whenever we are in Glen Arbor…read more Certainly a selection of teas that we cannot find elsewhere, not to mention the amazing balsamic vinegars! We live in Los Angeles, and this is where we go to get our tea! I've even had it shipped to me a few times. Brigita is so kind and helpful, and it's always a treat to see her when we come in. Prices are very reasonable for the amazing product that we are able to enjoy so much. I won't buy my chai tea from any other place! Thank you, Great Lakes Tea and Spice! See you next time.

What a lovely little shop! I loved that they offered samples of iced tea outside on a hot day. I…read moreliked both, but purchased the Green Rooibos Sunsplash to take home. This was a fantastic, tasty blend. The store had tons of spices, teas, gifts, and other pantry items. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

We decided to stop and get something to eat, and we passed by this interesting shop. After eating,…read morewe stopped in to look at the items. I was shocked to see some beautiful crystals. They even had the unique shiva that can be hard to locate and overpriced. They had fossils and rocks as well, especially the petoskey stone. The items were fair priced too. They currently do require face masks and the restroom is closed. However, the lovely worker with an awesome accent instructed us how to get to public restrooms a short 2 minites away! We love this cute shop and were excited that we saw it.

While visiting Sleeping Bear Dunes a friend and I stopped in at this small shop. It was labeled as…read morean antique shop but they have a combination of old and new. I think "original gifts" would be more accurate. They have jewelry, items for the house and garden, old post cards, pottery, masks, drinking glasses...we had a good time just poking around to see what they had. The owner was friendly and asked if we needed help, and left us to wander. We ended up buying stone earrings for $10 each. We enjoyed the store and recommend checking it out if you are in the area.

The Lake House is a quintessential local gem of a business in the heart of Charlevoix... It's on…read morethe main strip and overlooks the water, which is fitting. On a recent visit to Charlevoix, my family wandered inside and looked around at all of the fabulous gifts and home accessories. We were heading to catch a flight back to Phoenix, and had zero additional room in our suitcases, otherwise, we probably would have found plenty to purchase. We also said hello to the official store greeter, Ella - she is adorable! Whether you're on the hunt for a gift, something for your own lake house or want to bring a taste of Charlevoix to a friend or family member, you're sure to find what you're looking for and more at The Lake House!

My go-to place for gifts- Eric offers the very best in customer service and products and the store…read moreitself is just beautiful.

This cute little shop sells much more than outdoor lawn ornaments. Displayed outside, are tons of…read moredecorations for your lawn or flower garden. Unfortunately, I don't have either, so I headed inside to see what other goodies were in store. Inside are tons of gift items as well as neat stuff for your home. I ended up getting a "who adopted who" frame which will be perfect for displaying a picture of my fur ball. The selection was great and the prices were very reasonable. If I am in the area, I would definitely stop by again.

What a fun spot! This place was recommended to me as a first time visitor to Traverse City. Located…read moreon the main street it has great curb appeal and an inviting look. As you enter you will encounter all things cherry as there are many different foods, drinks, and other items for purchase. It may feel a little overwhelming with the amount of things in the store! My family and I got to enjoy various samples of all things cherry, my favorite being the cherry gummy bears. We headed over to the wine counter in which we did two wine tastings for $1 each. The staff member who served us was knowledgeable and informative. Both of the wines I got were delicious! Overall we had a great experience and would encourage anyone to make this a stop while visiting the downtown Traverse City shops!

Everyone says you have to go to the Cherry Republic when you're in Traverse City. And you kind of…read moredo. Especially if you need to pick up gifts for in-laws and the neighbor who gets your mail when your out of town. Not super nice gifts. But cute gifts or interesting food stuffs. Spoiler alert: The food stuffs you eventually buy will be made with cherries. Cherry wine, cherry jam, cherry salsa, cherry barbecue sauce, cherry candy... Some of it's great, some not so much. It's large. It's packed. It's touristy. It has oven mitts with cherry designs and aprons with clever sayings. You've been somewhere like this before. If it's your thing, they do it pretty well. If not, this store will not change your mind.

You wouldn't think that the hardware store would become a reoccurring vacation destination, but for…read moreus that's absolutely what this place is. We have loved watching it grow and expand its offerings over the years. my husband being in the maintenance and carpentry fields at times found himself needing things and North Woods hardware has always been there to assist with a cheerful smile. Service has always been friendly and helpful. I love perusing the HomeGoods and I've enjoyed exploring the expanded garden areas no stop to Glen. Arbor is complete without a pop into our favorite northern hardware store.

I've spent money and time here in the past, but never again. Today I went in to buy some paint…read more There was a woman at the paint desk. She said "I'll be right back." She went to the front of the store and started chatting with a coworker. I waited. And waited. Finally, I went up to the front of the store, and on my way out the door I said "Thanks for your help." She replied very contemptuously, "You're so very welcome." I don't know, maybe they feel they have too many customers. If that's the case, I'm happy to help alleviate that situation.