Shopping in Northport, Michigan, feels a bit like you’ve been dropped into one of those storybook-darling ceramic villages. There are the winding streets lined with old storefronts and a wonderful gamut of turn-of-the-century architecture, and the marina and expansive Bay Front Park and beach on Lake Michigan provide a stunning backdrop. The really cool thing about Northport is that behind all that charm, there is seriously upscale taste that translates into fine galleries and retail boutiques. A Northern Michigan vacation is definitely made better by a browse through this downtown.
Here’s a look at what you can expect when shopping in Northport, Michigan:
Accessories & Apparel
Boutique by Mary Kent
114 Nagonaba St., 231.386.7639
Fun women’s clothing and accessories.
Waukazoo Tees
111 S. Waukazoo St., 231.386.7848
Northport clothing for the whole family.
Antiques & Art Galleries
Artistic Adventures
9711 E. Omena Rd., 231.271.6858
A stain glass studio.
Ceramic House
106 Mill St., 231.386.9809
This shop provides the pottery and you do the painting. Take home your handcrafted piece!
David Grath Fine Arts
106 Waukazoo St., 231.386.7209
David Grath, a long-established Leelanau painter, exhibits his own paintings in a quiet, serene small space. Enter through Dog Ears Books.Â
Fifth Street Antiques
201 Mill St., 231.386.5421
A large collection of antiques.
Peninsula North Gallery
113 Nagonaba St., 231.432.0106
Featuring the works of various artists and art media such as photography, paintings, jewelry, sculptures and apparel.
Wright Gallery
210 Mill St., 231.386.5594
Represents contemporary abstract and representational artists — featuring solo and group exhibitions from June through October.
Books
Dog Ears Used Books
106 Waukazoo St., 231.386.7209
New, used and rare books.
Florists
Michigan Lavender
9980 E. Johnson Rd., 231.386.9256
Lavender soaps, buds, hydrosol and body care products.
S&J Landscape and Nursery
950 N. Mill St., 231.386.7727
Annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, decorative grasses, garden decor and home gardening supplies. Plus landscaping services such as retaining walls, patios, irrigation systems and lighting.
Food & Drink
Kamp Grounds Coffee & Creamery
201 N. Mill St., 231.386.7600
Coffee, tea and desserts.
Lelu Café
Motovino Cellars
107 W. Nagonaba St., 231.342.6818
A wine-tasting room featuring its own label of wines as well as specialty foods, chocolates and cheeses.
Gifts
Bells Of Christmas
11200 N. Mill St., 231.386.5909
Handmade wreaths, roping or garland and grave blankets.
Dolls & More
102 W. Nagonaba, 231.386.7303
Find the perfect doll or have yours repaired. The shop also carries yarn, quilting and rug making supplies.
Nature Gems Gift Shop
101 N. Mill St., 231.386.7826
Specializing in Petoskey stone art and jewelry.
Pennington Collection
102 Mill St., 231.386.9890
Gifts for the cottage, boaters, and visitors. The shop features Vera Bradley, Northport Tees, M22 gear, gift books, kid’s toys, ladies’ accessories, Thymes bath products and greeting cards.
Home Decor
Uniquities
110 Waukazoo St., 231.386.1600
An eclectic blend of antiques and architectural fragments, objet d’arte, fun things and jewelry.
Outdoors
North Shore Outfitters
119 Waukazoo St., 231.386.1222
Visit the vacation survival specialists for outdoor clothing and beach accessories; rent SUPs, bikes or kayaks for a fun adventure.