Traveling Ladders has to be one of the coolest home decor and vintage gift shops that I've been in…read moreto. The backdrop for this shop is a turn of the century drug store that has now been creatively repurposed to meet the needs of any shopper looking for new and some vintage home decor. My favorite part of this shop are the ladders that were used to access items on different shelves at one time. There are two of them made out of wood and cast iron hardware. The store has two levels with the main entry level consisting of mostly modern items that will fit in with the antique farmhouse look. In the back of the store towards the right, there is a set of stairs that will lead you to the upper level where you'll find a large selection of vintage items and household decor. Make sure to take the view once you make it to the balcony, as this is really incredible for what it is. The shop owners were friendly and had a pretty good working knowledge of the building itself. There is a lot of history displayed on the walls and shelves. You're going to need a few minutes to take it all in. If you love vintage decor and small gift items, I would definitely recommend you stopping in on your next visit to Alpena. You'll be glad you did.

I LOVE this store!!! They offer such a variety of artful and unique things for your home and gift…read moregiving! The old drugstore is still there with tall walls of old medicinal bottles and antique ladders to get to them. Just as it was way back when. But below... are TODAYS treasures!! So FUN! You will truly enjoy shopping this shop! Promise!!

Stopped in here looking for some stationery, which there was very little selection of. The…read moreemployees working were less than useful and mostly just gossiped to each other instead of helping customers. Unfortunately, their card selection is significantly less than what big box retailers offer in the same city. Lots of Alpena-themed merchandise and souvenirs, however, which is pretty much the only reason I'd ever return here.

Celebrating Michigan through and through…read more Overall, this is a super cute gift shop that differs from the glut of touristy t-shirt & souvenir shops dominating the main drag in Mackinaw City. I came across this Made in Michigan shop, located in the Mackinaw Crossings outdoor mall, while on vacation at the end of the summer as I was shopping for something more unique, something that didn't scream "you've just bought a tacky souvenir at a tourist trap." After looking around for a few minutes, I could tell there was nothing tacky or "tourist trap" about this shop. Sure, they sold some t-shirts with a distinct Michigan feel (better quality than most of the local t-shirt shops dotting the street), but beyond that there were hand carved wood chopping boards shaped like the Michigan mitten, seasonings, dressings and jams all produced in Michigan kitchens, unique jewelry, artwork and toss pillows in a nautical theme, clearly a nod to Michigan's "Great Lakes" heritage, and plenty of DIY/upcycled home decor, including old Michigan license plates turned into wall hangings. True to its name, everything sold in this store is 100% Michigan made, be it artwork, pottery, glassware, home decor/crafts, jewelry, candles, soaps, clothing, food items and more. In other words, if they sell it, it was made in Michigan. I liked not only the concept, but the execution as well. This store did more than just pay lip service to the idea of selling only Michigan-made products by local artisans. It delivered on all counts, including quality, selection and price. Despite being a gift shop in a popular Upper Michigan tourist town and selling only handmade products made by some of Michigan's finest crafters, artists, etc (not a single commercial/big box retail item is sold in this shop), the prices were quite affordable, surprisingly low, in fact. Truthfully, I expected the prices to be much higher and I would have gladly paid for such high quality, original pieces, though I was secretly jumping for joy at how decent the price point on most things were. I picked up a dainty "upcycled DIY" necklace for myself for $18, some homegrown jam, fridge magnets (about $2 apiece), and a limited edition print (by a fairly well-known Northern Michigan artist). When all was said and done, I dropped less than $80. It's hard to spend under that just walking into any gift shop in Mackinaw City without buying anything more than a cheap t-shirt and some fudge. In my opinion, it was money well-spent. I believe there is an official Made in Michigan Store "sister" location in Grand Rapids that is open year-round that sells a very similar product line as well, based on what the salesperson at the register told me as she was wrapping up my items.

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This place has all the $hitttt you absolutely do not need but will have fun playing with anyways…read more The store seems a little crowded just because there are a ridiculous amount of things on the shelves and always a steady stream of people in and out. I would like to see them STOP selling hermit crabs. The way the crabs are raised, ripped from shells, and thrown into new painted shells isn't ethical. No staff around ready to help out but I'm sure if you needed something you could try to find someone. Worth the visit - most exciting store around the area. Just don't support buying hermit crabs!!

The pepole are so nice & very helpful . And the price's are…read morelow & it's very clean with great gifts for a friend looking for unuseal thing to get ..

Coming Attractions is first and foremost a designer jewelry store filled with beautiful and unique…read morejewelry that you probably won't find anywhere else. They are located in a small arcade called HarborTown in Harrisville, MI. The price is a little salty for me but still well worth it. They also have handbags, candles, gourmet tea and within the last year added a section of kitchen gadgets. Interesting store and worth a look.

Really enjoyed the purchases I made here. Kathie was an amazing help to me. She gave me a lot of…read moregood info regarding my beads, cords, and chains, and pendants. Will continue to buy from her.

From the owner: Special gifts, one-of-a-kind carved pendants and key chains look like morel mushrooms, or like…read morelocal animals, deer, elk, eagles. Rock Shop, Art Gallery, Antiques! Open by appointment anytime. 6732 Louise Drive Indian River, Mich. 49749. Turn east at Fisher Woods Rd just before Pat and Gary's Two, a party store. (which is 1 mile south of M-68/Old 27 junction which goes to Alanson)Right on Arthur Hills St., right on Louise, first pole barn on right is my shop. House is blue. Crystals, stone towers, spheres, native Michigan copper, Yooperlites, puddingstones, Petoskey stones, Lake Siperior agates, Michigan Greenstone and Thompsonsite, mineral and crystal gift sets, carvings of dolphins, elephants, lions, turtles, more. Wholesale $1 gemstone jewelry, gemstone beads, gemstone cabs, marbles, necklace chains, and cords, display specimens, antique tools, books and pottery, dishes, utensils, jars, paintings, handmade nativity sets, and a whole lot more! Selling Wheatback pennies, $5 a roll. Kathie Luther

Such a historic gift store in middle of Harrisville. Unique log cabin architecture. Built by the…read moreWPA during the depression! They have been in business for many years. Carry a wide range of crafts from Itchy Sticks and jewelweed soap and firestarter for campers to quilts, doll clothes, upcycled clothing, jewelryphotography, fine pottery, and vintage items in the loft. Reasonable prices. Travel information as well.

Go inside - you have to see the cool curved timber stairway leading to the loft. I want to live…read morehere! This little place was originally built in 1937 as a part of a national project to give people work. Along with regional tourist info, there are handmade products by local artists, all very reasonably priced. Hand knit/crocheted baby items, women's purses, jewelry, painted folk art, many with a Michigan theme. http://huronshorescc.com/attractons/craftmakerscabin.aspx