These 12 Charming General Stores In Michigan Will Make You Feel Nostalgic
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Serena Maria Daniels
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In this day and age, our idea of the general store has gone from old-timey country market where everyone knows each other to big box, superstores, or worse, the party store on the corner. Well, we are here to tell you that the general store is still alive and well in many parts of Michigan. Here are 12 that you will find to be simply charming.
Attached to one of Michigan's finest breweries you'll find this shop filled with eccentric souvenirs of all varieties honoring the beers of Bells.
Among the preserves and homemade jams at this country gift shoppe you will find some amazing handcrafted furniture.
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This store draws the jerky lovers of Michigan as it houses over 50 different kinds of handmade jerky!
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Since 1871 this general store has stood in Dutton, then in 1981 two people revitalized it into a store for a new generation interested in purchasing crafts and goods from local purveyors.
This quaint store of downtown Good Hart is host to an assortment of fresh baked breads and hand crafted baskets.
Located in the thumb you'll find the oldest business from the old Grindstone City still standing specializing in homemade hand dipped ice creams.
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Known to be a destination of author Ernest Hemingway, Horton Bay also has an amazing store with old fashioned soda fountains and a delightful B&B upstairs.
If any of your old Michigan friends who have moved away are missing the mitten state come here and load up on locally made goods such as McClures chips and state shaped cookie cutters and send them a care package.
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Check out the hand pulled licorice, pickled garlic, and locally renowned cherry butter this Traverse city staple has to offer.
This labor of love general store was created to bring the good people of Lansing a place to find premium, local products at a good price.
Come for all the booze you can stock up on before heading to the cottage and stay for the amazing ice cream flavors.
Known for its amazing deli sandwiches and fresh baked croissants, this general store is a must visit when you find yourself in the town of Petoskey.
We tried to give you a nice mix of old and newer general stores across the state. But we’re sure you can think of a few local spots that your family loves to visit. Tell us about them in the comments below!
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