Shopping in

the Upper

Peninsula

 

 

ADVENTURE MINE COMPANY STORE at the Adventure Mine, Greenland, MI. Clothing, copper, antiques, headlamps, books, rockhound supplies, climbing & rappelling gear, minerals, bags, boxes, something for everyone. 12 miles east of Ontonagon, Off M-38. Phone: 906-288-3371. Open daily Mid-May through color season from 9 am to 6 pm.

ANTIQUES and COLLECTIBLES Shops in the Upper Peninsula.

"Art For All," Iron Mountain, MI, Saturday June 26, 2010. Annual Juried Art Show at Bay College West on Highway US-2 on the north side of Iron Mountain from 10 am to 5 pm. Rain or Shine.

Art Galleries
ART WORKS Art Gallery in Iron Mountain, Michigan features original arts and crafts created bylocal Upper Peninsula artists & artisans. Stop by and enjoy these beautiful works of art or pick up that one-of-a-kind piece of art for your home or as a gift. The Art Works Gallery includes paintings in oil, watercolor, & mixed media, note cards, jewelry, carved birds, pottery, fibers, glass, plus much more. Located at 111 N. Stephenson Ave. (Highway US-2), Iron Mountain, MI 49801. Phone 906-774-1540. Open: M-W-Th-F 10:30 to 6;00. Sat 10:30 to 5:00. Sunday 10:30 to 2:00. (central time) Closed on Tuesday.
 
BIG LAKE GALLERY: Memories of Lake Superior and the Keweenaw Peninsula. Big Lake Gallery offers outstanding fine art prints with poetry portraying the beauty of the Keweenaw Peninsula and Lake Superior; Unique gemstones, crystals, totem stones, and agates collected from the shoreline of Lake Superior; and books about the Keweenaw Peninsula written by Barbara Simila and Peter Oikarinen. Enjoy the natural beauty of the Keweenaw Peninsula in your home or office. Online purchases using any major credit card or by phone. Big Lake Gallery Phone: 906-337-5915
 
GINGRASS ART GALLERY & GIFTS is located in the Office Supplies Plus building on the north side of Iron Mountain, Michigan and offers a wide variety of arts and crafts created by local artists. Stop by and browse this collection of beautiful jewelry, paintings, photography, rocks and minerals, tiffany style lamps with stone shades, plus much more. Office Supplies Plus, 1818 North Highway US-2, Iron Mountain, MI 49801. Phone: 906-774-2252 or Toll Free: 1-866-779-2252.
 
The Village Artisans of Garden is a delightful Art Gallery filled with fine arts and crafts created by Upper Peninsula Artists. Enjoy the beautiful paintings, photography, pottery, weaving, jewelry, fabrics, metal creations, wood turning, baskets, glass blowing, stained glass, home made jams, interesting books, plus much more. The Garden Art Gallery is open daily from Mid-May through Mid-October. Located between Escanaba and Manistique, 8 miles south of US-2. Turn south at Garden Corners on Highway M-183 to the town of Garden, Michigan. Phone 906-644-2025

BAYSHORE MARKET: The only gas station in Grand Marais. Well stocked store. Visitor information and maps. Camping, fishing and boating supplies.

Books from the North, NORTH COUNTRY PUBLISHING, 355 Heidtman Road, Dept. EN, Skandia, MI 49885. Phone 1-866-942-7898. Award winning books about the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Books published include:

Bookstore in Munising: New & Used Books and Unique Items by local artists

  • Falling Rock Café & Bookstore in downtown Munising. Café serves breakfast sandwiches, bagels, homemade soups, sandwiches, quiche, pasties, and delicious fresh roasted coffee. Hand dipped ice cream cones, sundaes, and ice cream sodas. Bookstore features new books, several about the Upper Peninsula, thousands of used books, and items created by local artists. Wireless internet service. Stop by Saturday nights for music and enjoy other events that take place during the week. A wonderful spot to have a bite as you browse this interesting shop in one of the oldest buildings in Munising. Phone: 906-387-3008. Located on M-28 at 104 East Munising Ave., Munising, MI 49862.

CENTENNIAL CRANBERRY FARM & Gift Shop, Wildcat Road, Paradise, MI. 49768. Phone: 906-492-3314. Cranberry Harvest in Mid-October. The only cranberry farm in the Upper Peninsula is open for tours between the hours of 12 noon and 6 p.m. every day from Memorial Day Weekend through October 31st. Included in the tour are the cranberry beds, written displays, machinery, antiques, photos, video and other interesting information. Videos and cranberry gifts for sale in Jenny's Cranberry Gift Shop or by mail.

Christmas Ornaments, Gifts and Collectibles at Santa's Workshop Gift Shop, located on the corner of Highway M-28 and St. Nicholas Avenue, 3 miles west of Munising in Christmas, Michigan. Look for the Large Santa by the gift shop. Beautiful Christmas items for your home, tree, and yard. Collectibles include Bing & Grondall, Royal Copenhagen, Pipka, Jim Shore, Serenity Angels, Snow Buddies, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Rock-a-Buddies, nutcrackers, stuffed animals, snowmen, a wide variety of unusual ornaments plus much more. Visit with Santa on Saturday & Sunday during December. Phone: 906-387-2929

COPPER SAMPLES available at RED METAL MINERALS 202 Ontonagon St. Ontonagon, MI 49953. Private tours of the Caledonia Copper Mine near Ontonagon for the rock collector or geologist. Collect samples of copper, silver, datolite, calcites and hemitite. Tours given by noted local geologists. Red Metal Minerals offers Michigan copper specimens and ores for sale at the U.P. Candle Comany in Ontonagon. Packages of rocks, minerals and fossils and books about geology and copper mining are also available. Phone: 906-884-6618.

DAN'S BEER GEAR is located in the Office Supplies Plus building on the north side of Iron Mountain, Michigan and offers a wide variety of beer apparel, mirrors, signs, hats, and Nascar collectibles. Office Supplies Plus, 1818 North Highway US-2, Iron Mountain, MI 49801. Phone: 906-774-2252 or Toll Free: 1-866-779-2252.

Ghost Stories of Michigan: "A Glostly Road Tour of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. True Stories of Ghostly Hauntings in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan" by Jan Langley. Tour these interesting haunted places in the comfort of your chair or visit them when you are in the Upper Peninsula.

GIFT SHOPS, Boyds and Collectibles from the North.

GREIG'S TAXIDERMY and TACKLE Tackle Shop, 117 River Road, Ontonagon, MI 49953. Phone: 906-884-2770. Full line of offshore fishing tackle. Big Jon, Cannon, and Riviera Downrigger Dealer. Line winding service and rod tip repair. Call for information for Charter fishing on Lake Superior or guided fishing on inland lakes. Smoked venison sausage and jerky made by Michigan Meat Processing - the best around. Taxidermy Shop specializing in whitetail deer mounts and Alpine Archery Pro Shop, 1181 Highway US-45, Ontonagon.

Greeting Cards: Pen and Ink Drawings by Tana Leckson

A Guide to Michigan's Keweenaw Copper District by Lawrence J. Molloy. This updated version of Copper Country Road Trips is filled with Photographs, Maps, and Tours of the Keweenaw . . . Past and Present. Enjoy Keweenaw History From The Comfort Of Your Car. Guide book for tours of mainly mining locations, sites and ruins plus other historical sites. Includes maps, pictures, historical information and precise directions. Published and printed by Great Lakes GeoScience, Hubbell, Michigan. Available at Red Metal Minerals at Gitche Gumee Landing, 202 Ontonagon St. Ontonagon, MI 49953 or by mail order. $29.00 Price includes shipping. Phone: 906-884-6618 or E-mail: redmetal@charter.net

JAMS and JELLIES at The Wood'n Spoon, PO Box 391, US 41, Mohawk, MI, 49950. (906)337-2435. Handmade Natural Preserves, Naturally Grown Produce, Homemade Jams, Jellies, and Baked Goods. Stop in our shop or purchase by mail order or our online shopping cart. We feature the wild Thimbleberry Jam from the Keweenaw Peninsula.

KEMP'S ROD and RESTORATION, Inc., 636 Industrial Park Drive, Iron Mountain, MI 49801. Phone: (906) 776-1929, Fax: (906) 776-9046. Street Rods, Concours Quality Restorations and Concept Cars. See our just completed streetrod project, a 1935 Plymouth, runner up for the Riddler Award. Kemps can build your car from a concept or start with an original car. We can meet all your fabrication and paint needs.

Lighthouse Gifts, Books, and Nautical Items at the SEUL CHOIX LIGHTHOUSE Park and Museum Gift Shop. 672 N West Gulliver Lake Road, Gulliver, MI 49840. Phone: 906-283-3183. Open 10 am to 6 pm daily from Memorial Day through mid-October. Help continue Historic Preservation of the Seul Choix Light Station with our "Adopt a Brick" for $35 and "Adopt a Step" for $1,000. Have your name permanently engraved on a brass plate displayed in the Lighthouse. A wonderful gift for a lighthouse lover or as a memorial. For information contact Marilyn at 906-283-3317 or e-mail marilynf@uplogon.com. Gulliver Historical Society, 1906W County Road 432, Gulliver, MI 49840. Please include your complete mailing address.

Marquette Meats, your traditional butcher shop, is located on the west side of Marquette next to the Westwood Mall. Marquette Meats offers choice meats from top quality packers with custom cuts from our experienced butcher or pre-packaged products. Our meat selection includes natural, growth hormone-free poultry, choice beef, lamb, pork, buffalo, Dearborn spiral hams, seafood, deli items, plus homemade wild game, beef, & turkey jerky. Free delivery within 25 miles of Marquete. Marquette Meats, 3060 W. US 41, Marquette, MI. Phone 906-226-8333.

Mystical Midnight Thunderbird. The lightning of a midnight storm sculptured a Great Bird in the sky over a bay on Northern Lake Michigan. Photographs by Jim O'Neil of Peninsula Shores Gallery, Gould City, Michigan 49838.

NORTH COUNTRY PUBLISHING, 355 Heidtman Road, Dept. EN, Skandia, MI 49885. Phone 1-866-942-7898. Award winning books about the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Purchase by phone, mail order, or our online shopping cart. Books published include:

NORTHWOODS WILDERNESS OUTFITTERS Outdoor Store and River Trips. N-4088 Pine Mountain Road, Iron Mountain, MI. Phone: 906-774-9009 or 800-530-8859. Canoes & kayaks for sale and rent with shuttle service. Guided & Self-Guided canoe & kayak trips. Traditional archery supplies, fly fishing pro shop, snowshoes, dogsleds, tents, and other outdoor gear available in the Outfitters Store. Bait, Tackle, Hunting & Fishing Licenses, Maps, and Guide Books. Stormy Kromer Hats. Marble Knives, Bark River Knives, and Rapid River Knives. Open daily.

OFFICE SUPPLIES PLUS & FURNITURE on US-2 on the north side of Iron Mountain features a full line of office supplies and new and used office furniture for individuals or businesses. We also carry a wide selection of greeting cards for any occasion. Stop by and our friendly staff will be glad to assist you. Our new building is also the home to the Gingrass Art Gallery & Gifts by local artists and Dan's Beer Gear featuring shirt, hats, and other unique beer items. Office Supplies Plus, 1818 North Highway US-2, Iron Mountain, MI 49801. Phone: 906-774-2252 or Toll Free: 1-866-779-2252

ONTONAGON HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM GIFT SHOP. River Street in Ontonagon, MI. Open daily. Lighthouse and Nautical Gifts, Sweatshirts & T's, Books, cards, and a variety of gifts. Look for the bright purple building. Lighthouse Tours.

OUTDOOR TOYS for MOTOR SPORTS and SILENT SORTS. Dealers for canoes, kayaks, water ski boats, fishing boats, pontoon boats, jet skis, trailers, ATV's, archery supplies, snowmobiles, snowshoes, dogsleds and fishing in Northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Sales, Service, and Parts.

PAINTING CONTRACTOR Randy Duval Painting & Decorating. Over 35 years of service in the area. See Randy for all your painting and decorating needs. Wallpaper, Refurbrishing Paneling, Woodgraining on Metal Doors, Deck Maintanence, Window Trim and Sills, Cabinets, Staining, Color Varnishing, & Power Washing. Licensed & Insured. Duval Painting, N-4849 Harding Park Drive, Iron Mountain, MI 49801. Phone: 906-774-2812

THE PASTY OVEN Pasty Shop is located at W-7270 Highway U.S.2, near the stoplight in Quinnesec Michigan, just 4 miles east of Iron Mountain, MI. Drive-thru window. Phone: 906-776-0990 or toll free 800-753-5257. Eat in our dining area or pick up some delicious pasties for lunch or dinner. We also offer soup, sandwiches, and our Friday Fish Fry. The Pasty Oven offers mail order so you can enjoy a taste of the Upper Peninsula in your own home. Baked fresh every day at our USDA inspected plant in Florence, we offer a variety of pasties including the traditional pasty, breakfast pasty, chicken pasty, vegetable pasty, and mini pastys &endash; great for appetizers or a party. Delicious!

Pen and Ink Drawings by Tana Leckson Purchase delightful greeting cards with original pen and ink drawings of scenes and wildlife from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. A larger drawing can be purchased ready to mat and frame for a memory of the Upper Peninsula for your home or office. Tana's Pen and Ink Drawings are available for purchase by phone, online, or at the Village Artisans Gallery in Garden, Michigan. Tana will create custom drawings from a photo or a special U. P. location. The CD Diamonds & Gold Take Two, an acoustic trio, featuring original songs and vocals by Tana is also available. Phone: 906-644-2794

PENINSULA SHORES GALLERY, Gould City, MI 49838. Nature Photographs by Jim O'Neil.

PETERSON'S FISH MARKET on Quincy Hill in Hancock MI offers fresh and smoked fish available year round that may be shipped anywhere in the United States. Call for shipping or stop at our market. We fish Lake Superior almost every day. Peterson's offers fresh salmon, trout, and whitefish and smoked salmon, herring, and trout. Four Sons Fish & Chips concession stand open from May through September. Supplier to the major restaurants in the area. Peterson's Fish Market, 49813 US Hwy 141, P.O. Box 535, Hancock, MI 49930. Phone 906-482-2343.

RED BARN ANTIQUES, PO Box 99, N7017 AuTrain Lake Road, AuTrain, MI 49806. (906) 892-8455. Depression Glass, China, Books, Magazines, Items from the 40's, 50's and 60's, Lamps, Pottery, Pictures, Munisingware and much more.

RED METAL MINERALS, Michigan copper specimens and ores. Packages of rocks, minerals and fossils available. Books on the history and geology of copper mining. Gift items. Beautiful slabs, bookends, and unusual items. 202 Ontonagon Street Ontonagon, MI 49953. Phone: 906-884-6618

SANTA'S WORKSHOP GIFT SHOP is located on the corner of Highway M-28 and St. Nicholas Avenue, 3 miles west of Munising in Christmas, Michigan. Look for the Large Santa by the gift shop. Beautiful Christmas items for your home, tree, and yard. Collectibles include Bing & Grondall, Royal Copenhagen, Pipka, Jim Shore, Serenity Angels, Snow Buddies, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Rock-a Buddies, nutcrackers, stuffed animals, snowmen, a wide variety of unusual ornaments plus much more. Visit with Santa on Saturday and Sunday during December. Phone: 906-387-2929

Spread Eagle Art Show, Spread Eagle Wisconsin, 7 miles north of Iron Mountain, Michigan on Highway US-2 at the Chuckwagon in Spread Eagle, WI. Annual Juried "Art Show in the Woods" will be held Sunday, July 17, 2011 from 10 am to 4 pm.

U P CANDLE COMPANY & GIFT SHOP is located at Gitche Gumee Landing, at the north end of River Street in Ontonagon MI. We offer highly scented long-burning candles, votives and tea lights in over 30 fragrances and unusual candle holders made from rocks and minerals, crocks, and soapstone boxes. Our candles come in a wide variety of fragrances and are made right here at our candle company in Ontonagon. The Gift Shop carries vases and bowls made of onyx and marble, wall hangings, a nice selection of jewelry set with semi-precious stones, and a wide variety of gift items. Red Metal Minerals located by the U P Candle Company carries a large variety of copper, datolite, and other specimens and minerals, as well as books on the history and geology of copper mining. 202 Ontonagon St. Ontonagon, MI. 49953. Phone: 906-884-6618

VIOLET SUNSET GIFT SHOP at Peterson's Cottages, features quality natural and handcrafted copper, souvenirs, local craft items, books of regional interest, Clearheart Windchimes, Spoontiques Lighthouses, Tubbs Snowshoes, T-Shirts, sweatshirts, photography by Richard Mascola, and more. 22608 Lakeshore Road, Ontonagon, Ml 49953. Phone 906-884-4230

WHISPERING PINES OUTPOST N-4200 M-95, Iron Mountain, MI 49801 (906) 774-1277 Outdoor recreational supplies for fishing and hunting,

WINE: Threefold Vine Winery on the Garden Peninsula and the Green Family Farm, 5856 Nn Road, Garden, MI 49835 Phone: 906-644-7089. Wine made from grapes grown in the Upper Peninsula? Yes, right at the Threefold Vine Winery just south of the town of Garden and near Fayette State Park on the Garden Peninsula. Our Tasting Room at the Winery is open and offers grape (from our vineyard) apple, honey, and various fruit wines. The Green family invites you to visit our winery, see how the wine is produced, and sample our exciting new wines. The Threefold Vine Winery is part of the Green Family Farm and offers pumpkins, squash, and apples for sale in the fall. Tours of the Winery. 15 miles west of Manistique on US-2 and south on M-183 for 10 miles to Nn Road.

The WOOD'N SPOON, PO Box 391, US 41, Mohawk, MI, 49950. (906)337-2435. Handmade Natural Preserves, Naturally Grown Produce, Homemade Jams, Jellies, and Baked Goods. Stop in our shop or purchase by mail order or our online shopping cart. We feature wild Thimbleberry Jam from the Upper Peninsula.

Yarn Shop: Rainbow's End Alpaca Farm is located in Norway, MI in the south central Upper Peninsula. Tour the Alpaca Farm. Fun for the whole family. Rainbow Gifts offers items created with alpaca fleece from our own animals as well as a large selection of yarn, needles, and patterns. Supplies for knitting, crocheting, and spinning. Rainbow's End Alpacas, W6139 US 2, Norway, MI 49870 Phone: 906-563-7034

 

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