Did you know that if Michiganders switched one out of every 10 purchases from out of state, it would fuel our economy with an extra $1.2 billion?* You don’t have to look far and wide to find amazing, unique gifts for everyone on your list, even if you prefer to shop last minute. There are several downtowns and shopping centers in Michigan that have everything you need (and what those on your list want). Also, to keep shoppers safe, many Michigan downtowns are offering online shopping and even gift card bonuses for shopping local.
Downtown Ferndale, Michigan
So, check your nice list, stop waiting by the mailbox, and find that perfect gift now that will make the holidays bright for someone in your life and a local Michigan business.
- Ferndale has UnboxTheHolidays.com this year
- Online shopping for participating local stores and restaurants
- Limited bonus gift cards if you purchase
- Free local delivery within 15 miles of Ferndale (until December 18th)
- Grand Rapids put together a list of local shops and their updated health policies, hours, and events: https://www.experiencegr.com/blog/post/how-to-shop-local-in-grand-rapids/
- Detroit: A gift guide for the Detroit lover: https://visitdetroit.com/a-holiday-gift-guide-for-the-detroit-lover-in-your-life/
- Ann Arbor has unique promotions for their best shopping destinations
- Midnight Madness State Street: Extended shopping ours and special promotions: https://www.statestreetdistrict.org/moonlight-madness
- Midnight Madness Main Street: https://mainstreetannarbor.org/midnight-madness
- Festive Fridays in Kerrytown: https://kerrytowndistrict.org/shopping
- Downtown Rochester has gift card bonuses for in-store shopping and gift card options for their amazing restaurants
- Learn more about in-store shopping options on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/downtown.rochester/
- Downtown Dining Dash: https://www.downtownrochestermi.com/dining-dash?fbclid=IwAR06qPQZ079z54ViX_6R8WoPTSYYpiAHnNJ4RjvxDCp4dopOkLSlPZJfDnc
- Traverse City highlights their local shopping and dining gems:
Downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Michigan-made shopping: https://www.traversecity.com/blog/post/michigan-made-holiday-shopping-in-traverse-city/
- Christmas Dinner To Go : https://www.blackstarfarms.com/christmas-dinner-to-go/
- Ypsilanti put together a local shopping guide for shopping for anyone, and even those that seek the cool and unusual: https://www.ypsireal.com/blog/post/ypsilanti-holiday-retail-gift-guide-2020/
- Royal Oak: Downtown Dollars https://app.yiftee.com/gifts/egift_and_gift_cards/royal-oak-downtown-dollars-royal-oak
- Buy an e-gift card for $10, $30, or $50, and you could get a free bonus card for yourself for 50% of the e-gift card value
- Petoskey created a downtown holiday catalog highlighting local events and gift ideas from local shops: https://issuu.com/mitchellgraphics/docs/28898_holidaycatalog_proof4?fr=sN2FmMTE1MTk3NzA
- The Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce provides links to local shopping and dining: https://www.grossepointechamber.com/business-districts/restaurants-pickup-delivery/
- Birmingham has information on local events and see their holiday gift guide: https://www.allinbirmingham.com/
- All of Michigan: Buy Nearby® promotes Michigan retail businesses and highlights stores across the state on their website: https://buynearbymi.com/
*Source: Buy Nearby® Shopper Information