Shopping in Glen Arbor and Empire
Glen Lake/Sleeping Bear Area
        

BOOKS, ARTS & CRAFTS AND ANTIQUES 
        
BECKY THATCHER DESIGNS 
Glen Arbor/Leland. Necklaces, bracelets, and earrings with the essence of local traditions and scenery captured in carved beachstones, gemstones and beads. Rare colored gemstones: our specialty, set in gold or silver. 5795 Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI 49636. Phone: (616) 334-3826. 

CHERRY REPUBLIC, INC. 
Warehouse, kitchen, and offices. Featuring a full line of Cherry Republic wholesale and catalogue food products. A bustling kitchen staff keeps the sample counter well stocked. Many cherry gift ideas are showcased. 6026 South Lake Street, Box 677, Glen Arbor, MI 49636. (616) 334-3150 or 800-206-6949. Fax (616) 334-6425. 

THE COTTAGE BOOK SHOP 
Browsing and special orders encouraged. New, used and old regional, Great Lakes, Native American, children, fiction and non-fiction. Watercolor and pastel art supplies. Arbor Light Building, Lake St., Glen Arbor. Phone: (616) 334-4223, 1-800-254-5536 pin 7186, siepker@aol.com 

CRISIE'S SOMEWHERE IN TIME  
Discover treasures from anywhere in time, antiques, art, chainsaw sculptures, miniatures, and collectibles. Forty years at the same family location, corner of 616 and M-22, Glen Lake Narrows. (616) 334-3682 

LAKE STREET STUDIOS/CENTER GALLERY/FOREST FLOWERS 
Where does one find the charm of a sleep northern village along with compelling world class art? Visit the working studios at Lake Street in the Heart of Glen Arbor's art district. Next to the on-site painting studio of Suzanne Wilson, see the weekly one person shows of the area's leading painters at Center Gallery. Forest Gallery's sculpture highlights the vivid talents of Ananda Bricker and her daughters Cherrie and Beth. Friday night openings during the summer months. 616-334-6112 or 616-334-3179. FAX 616-271-5270. email: fflowers3@aol.com 

LEELANAU INTERIORS  
a gathering of the unusual! you'll love our comfortable furniture & one-of-a-kind treasures . . . rugs, pillows & lamps. we are open year round & offer incredible interior design. hwy. m-109, glen arbor, mi 49636. (616) 334--4754. 

PYRAMID POINT WOODWORKS 
Pyramid Point Woodworks subscribes to the lengthier definition of the notion art . . . It is about texture, smell and unique ideas in concentricity. A wooden refuge where northern Michigan is captured in spirit and native timber. (616) 334-9663. 

RUTH CONKLIN GALLERY 
A collection of artwork representing the Sleeping Bear area. Pastels by Ruth Conklin. Acrylic paintings by Molly Phinny. Driftwood carvings by Al Rollings. Exceptional quality craftwork in hand blown glass, jewelry, pottery and furniture. In the Lake Isle Shops on M-109, Glen Arbor. Open daily May-Oct. Phone: (616) 334-3880. 

SOMETHING SPECIAL 
Custom picture framing. Charles Vickery, Peg Abrams, Wooden Gallery. Lighthouse prints & books. Art by local artists. Open Year 'Round. Village Sampler Plaza, M-22. (616) 334-3489. 

SYNCHRONICITY GALLERY 
Original art in a wide variety of media by 50 contemporary Michigan artists. Paintings, sculpture, pottery, and jewelry. Unique gifts. On M-109 in Glen Arbor. Open daily Memorial Day to Labor Day, and weekends in Sept. and Oct. Phone (616) 334-4732. 

THE ARBOR LIGHT 
Bat, bird & butterfly houses. Beanie Babies. Casafina handpainted glassware & pottery. Christopher Radko ornaments. Coverlets. Enamelware. Spring bedding plants. Russ VanHouzen carvings. 5972 Lake Street, Glen Arbor. Across from the fire station. (616) 334-3165. 

THE SECRET GARDEN 
Contemporary American handcrafts gallery in downtown Empire, at the end of M-72. Features work of over 100 artists. Open daily, Memorial weekend through Labor Day; Weekends in fall. (616) 326-5428. 

THE TOTEM SHOP 
An attraction for 60 years. Newsstand sundries, film, fudge, moccasins and souvenirs. Authorized trading post. Petoskey stones, sand and beach toys. Open daily 
spring, fall and summer. (616) 334-3533. 

TINY TREASURES 
Plan to spend some time! Boyd's Bears, Wee Forest Folk, Lizzie High, Byers' Choice Carolers, Muffy Bear. Clothing, jewelry & accessories for today's woman. Camille Beckman, Caswell-Massey Scents. Wonderful hand-blown glass & crafts by local artists. Playmobil toys, books, cards. Open Year 'Round. Village Sampler Plaza, M-22. (616) 334-3874. 

WILLIAMSON'S ANTIQUES 
Tasteful display of 19th century Irish pine country furniture, fine American antiques, nautical and unusual accessories. Free delivery in Michigan; will ship anywhere. Village Sampler, Glen Arbor. (616) 334-3369. 

WILDFLOWERS 
Unique gifts and home accessories. Gardens of wildflowers, perennials, statuary and more. A Christmas wonderland. ALL to delight and inspire you! Open Year 'Round! Phone: (616) 334-3232. Located past tennis courts and hardware on M-22 In Glen Arbor. 

CLOTHING & SPECIALTY SHOPS 
        
BAY WEAR 
Imprinted sportswear for the entire family. Teeshirts, sweatshirts, outerwear, and bottoms from youth sizes to adults. Village Sampler Plaza - M-22. (616) 334-3411 

THE BLACK SWAN 
Resortwear with Panáche, offering distinctive casual apparel, wonderful Irish sweaters, designer jewelry and unique accessories all coordinated for that special look or occasion. Established 1985. Open Daily and Sundays. Sampler Plaza - M-22. (616) 334-4045. 

COTTONSEED 
Natural fibers; natural look! An intriguing old fashion boutique with new fashion ideas! Jewelry apparel collectibles Downtown Glen Arbor. next to The Totem Shop. (616) 334-6254. 

MOONSTRUCK GARDENS 
Unique garden and herb oriented gifts. Dried florals, live plants, seeds, essential oils, garden art, statuary, books and hand tools. Locally made soaps, lotions, cards, stone birdhouses and raku pottery. 6640 W. Western Ave., Glen Arbor. (616) 334-6656. 

PETOSKEY PETE'S 
Featuring T-shirts, sweatshirts and other summer funwear. Come see our colorful array of over 40 local designs which we silkscreen in our store while you wait! Located across from The Totem Shop. Phone: (616) 334-3505. 

SANDI'S OF GLEN ARBOR 
Classic ladies boutique in downtown Glen Arbor. A unique blend of casual apparel, jewelry and accessories featuring David Brooks, Robert Scott, Susan Bristol, Bushwacker, Quissett Cove and Geiger of Austria. Open year 'round. Phone: (616) 334-4044. 

SPORTSMAN SHOP 
Sporting goods, activewear for guys and gals. Woolrich, Columbia, Duofold, Fox River. Complete tackle. Marine electronics, live bait, camping and beach supplies. Friendly and honest fishing info. Charter fishing available. Located on M-22 in Glen Arbor. Phone: (616) 334-3872. 

THE YARN SHOP 
Original handknit sweaters, gorgeous yarns, jewelry and accessories. We give free instruction any time! Open seven days, and evenings all summer and afternoons in winter, at the Village Sampler M-22. (616) 334-3805. 

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF CHERRY 
General retail store for all locally grown and made Cherry Republic brand cherry products. A large gift giving section is showcased also features Cherry Republic T-shirts and other northern Michigan inspired designs. 6026 South Lake Street, Box 677, Glen Arbor, MI 49636(616) 334-33152. 

        
 
 Information From:  Glen Arbor Chamber of Commerce

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