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.
- Bell’s General Store, Kalamazoo
Owner / Yelp 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.
- Dixboro General Store, Ann Arbor
https://www.facebook.com/dixboro Among the preserves and homemade jams at this country gift shoppe you will find some amazing handcrafted furniture.
- Dublin General Store, Wellston
https://www.facebook.com/DublinStoreJerkyPlace This store draws the jerky lovers of Michigan as it houses over 50 different kinds of handmade jerky!
- Dutton General Store Dutton
https://www.facebook.com/duttongeneralstore 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.
- Good Hart General Store, Good Hart
https://www.facebook.com/goodhartstore This quaint store of downtown Good Hart is host to an assortment of fresh baked breads and hand crafted baskets.
- Grindstone General Store, Port Austin
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Grindstone-General-Store/138884506168263 Located in the thumb you’ll find the oldest business from the old Grindstone City still standing specializing in homemade hand dipped ice creams.
- Horton Bay General Store, Horton Bay
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Horton-Bay-General-Store/127742987244850 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.
- MI General Store, Ypsilanti
Annette J. / Yelp 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.
- Old Mission General Store, Traverse City
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Old-Mission-General-Store/195690353809548?sk=photos_stream Check out the hand pulled licorice, pickled garlic, and locally renowned cherry butter this Traverse city staple has to offer.
- Old Town General Store, Lansing
https://www.facebook.com/oldtowngeneralstore 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.
- Ottawa Beach General Store, Holland
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ottawa-Beach-General-Store/208758772495505 Come for all the booze you can stock up on before heading to the cottage and stay for the amazing ice cream flavors.
- Symons General Store & Wine Cellar, Petoskey
https://www.facebook.com/SymonsGeneralStore 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!
Owner / Yelp
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.
https://www.facebook.com/dixboro
Among the preserves and homemade jams at this country gift shoppe you will find some amazing handcrafted furniture.
https://www.facebook.com/DublinStoreJerkyPlace
This store draws the jerky lovers of Michigan as it houses over 50 different kinds of handmade jerky!
https://www.facebook.com/duttongeneralstore
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.
https://www.facebook.com/goodhartstore
This quaint store of downtown Good Hart is host to an assortment of fresh baked breads and hand crafted baskets.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Grindstone-General-Store/138884506168263
Located in the thumb you’ll find the oldest business from the old Grindstone City still standing specializing in homemade hand dipped ice creams.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Horton-Bay-General-Store/127742987244850
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.
Annette J. / Yelp
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.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Old-Mission-General-Store/195690353809548?sk=photos_stream
Check out the hand pulled licorice, pickled garlic, and locally renowned cherry butter this Traverse city staple has to offer.
https://www.facebook.com/oldtowngeneralstore
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.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ottawa-Beach-General-Store/208758772495505
Come for all the booze you can stock up on before heading to the cottage and stay for the amazing ice cream flavors.
https://www.facebook.com/SymonsGeneralStore
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.
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