I'm grateful to have this little treasure nearby. I really have to give the owner credit for her…read moreattention to detail. Every square inch of this shop is so thoughtfully set up, it's a joy just to look at the displays! There are multiple buildings on site. The two main buildings (one of which is a converted farmhouse- make sure to check out all three floors) house an array of dishware -including an impressive collection of Graniteware- and everything from fishing tools to books and toys. A third building in the back has more kitchen equipment and a fourth building is stocked with antique doors and windows. Prices are reasonable and reflect the quality of each piece. Hours are limited, and change seasonally, so call ahead. Bravo for a fine shop that is worth seeking out!

It is a nice little shop depending on what you are looking for. The two ladies working there were…read morevery nice. Most the prices seemed fair. The store is clean and well organized. No odor like a lot of antique shops have.

I love their smoked tube steaks. The best kielbasa and brats I have ever eaten…read more I have driven 12 hours roundtrip just to fill the freezer with their wonderfulness. Will I return? Absolutely, yes!

Best kielbasa and brats in town The sandwich spread which is…read morebasic ring baloney and salad dressing with relish is soo good - a nice little unassuming store in town. Also their hamburger is the best !

Absolutely the best! They are helpful finding anything you need and making sure that you get the…read morebest price and quality possible! Have a great selection and they have a wonderful value! I love it! And I highly recommend this location!

From the owner: Merchandise Outlet: a unique and unforgettable shopping experience. Our family-owned business has…read morebeen providing Michiganders with great deals for going on forty years. We sell a wide array of great products at discounted prices, meaning you can find everything you want - and things you never even knew that you wanted - at a fraction of major retail prices. Our items vary at each location and move out quickly so you can never quite predict what you will find. Shopping at Merchandise Outlet is a memorable experience because of our high standards for customer service. You'll feel like you're around friends at any of our twelve stores! To find the store nearest you, check out our store locations. And for those looking to shop from the comfort of your own home, we are now selling merchandise here on line.

This is a full service grocery store and has been here for at least 30 years. Nice selection of…read moreall major items plus a friendly staff.

The gift shop, where all things lavender can be found, has been totally redesigned, with new and…read morecreative products for sale. An additional parking area has been added. Events and classes happening in the red barn. Golf cart tours available. Suggested time to visit would be mid to end of June when fields are in full bloom. Check website for details.

Re: BRUNCH - I typically will never write a bad review but feel I must to save someone from…read morespending their money. My young adult boys and I had brunch here today $45 per person ($135 +tax) and it was terrible. This was a waste of money. We all left hungry. And the couple items that should have been warm, were cold. The food was not very good and frankly quite bland. Extremely disappointed. Save your money, don't do the brunch... on bright side I love their lavender chapstick.

Traveling Ladders has to be one of the coolest home decor and vintage gift shops that I've been in…read moreto. The backdrop for this shop is a turn of the century drug store that has now been creatively repurposed to meet the needs of any shopper looking for new and some vintage home decor. My favorite part of this shop are the ladders that were used to access items on different shelves at one time. There are two of them made out of wood and cast iron hardware. The store has two levels with the main entry level consisting of mostly modern items that will fit in with the antique farmhouse look. In the back of the store towards the right, there is a set of stairs that will lead you to the upper level where you'll find a large selection of vintage items and household decor. Make sure to take the view once you make it to the balcony, as this is really incredible for what it is. The shop owners were friendly and had a pretty good working knowledge of the building itself. There is a lot of history displayed on the walls and shelves. You're going to need a few minutes to take it all in. If you love vintage decor and small gift items, I would definitely recommend you stopping in on your next visit to Alpena. You'll be glad you did.

I LOVE this store!!! They offer such a variety of artful and unique things for your home and gift…read moregiving! The old drugstore is still there with tall walls of old medicinal bottles and antique ladders to get to them. Just as it was way back when. But below... are TODAYS treasures!! So FUN! You will truly enjoy shopping this shop! Promise!!

Lovely little scrapbooking, paper and rubber stamps store with a very nice owner. It is in a…read moreshopping center I pulled into to look up motels on my phone internet/Yelp or I might not have seen it. And it is right next to a cross stitching supplies store. I found one stamp I had seen in San Diego and liked but it was out of stock so I just bought it here. And I got a little bottle of gold embossing powder. But the real find was about $20 worth of mostly used but some never used stamps at $1-3 each that she was selling to help someone else out. Can't resist a bargain. With the dearth of rubber stamp stores in Michigan, this was a real find. 102711 10/28/16--Here I am almost exactly 5 years later and again I pulled into this parking lot to look up the location of a local knit store LOL. I guess I'm destined to find this store and the one next to it that sells cross-stitch items. Unfortunately the cross stitch store was already closed since it was nearly 6 but I caught the lady in the scrapbooking store before she left for the day and we had a nice visit. I bought about 3 items at 30% off because she is having a going-out-of-business sale. I wish her the the best of luck in her next endeavor!

You'll find lots of unique items at this shop. I stop there everytime I'm in the area.read more

Cool little gift shop with unique, hand made Michigan items…read more My wife and I LOVE the small coffee shop inside! We have family in Atlanta, and when we travel to see them we always have to get some work done. North woods Coffee Shop is our go-to spot to get online and work for the day! The owners are very friendly, and the hand crafted beverages and pastries can't be beat!!