This is a fun quaint little shop that has items from rustic and romantic to truly farmhouse living…read more Beautifully crafted lawn ornaments provide a welcoming ambience that bring the inside out inviting all to a fairly garden like shop. The collection of nostalgic and incomparable items fill every single shelf and line the shop making every trip one to remember. You can walk through Imagine That several times and always find something new and exciting to look at.

My family and I visit Glen Arbor a few times a year, and every time a stop at Imagine That is a…read moremust for me. We always hit Cherry Republic (which is down the street) and then, while my husband let's the kids run around in the (beautifully redone) park across the street - I head to Imagine That to take it all in. The place inspires in me what my husband refers to the "Target-Thousand-Yard Stare" - which apparently the look I get on my face when I browse the aisles of Target, child free. (You know what I'm talking about, fellow moms ;). The shop is beautifully curated. You know that whoever does the buying for this place puts a tremendous amount of heart into the items they select. There are seasonal items like graduation gifts, Mother's/Father's Day presents, and even Christmas ornaments that are perfect souvenirs to remind you of beautiful Glen Arbor in all its summertime glory when you're putting up your Christmas tree in December. They have home decor, coffee table books and a nice selection of candles. They also carry beautifully designed jewelry and a stylish selection of scarves. Imagine That is a small shop, but with its charm and splendor of goods - I always manage to get lost. :).

This little store had some unique items from all over the place. We saw michigan agate coasters…read morethat a friend of hers makes in Minnesota. I ended up purchasing a cute wooden penguin that she got from someone who purchased them at a show in Chicago. They do require masks and only allow ten people in at once. You must stop in at the front desk and get hand sanitizer before touching items to keep everyone safe. I think this is a smart idea. You habe to be careful woth children too because there are a lot of glass and fragile items.

This is my favorite gift shop in Empire. The owner has exquisite, light-hearted taste with some…read more beautiful handmade items, cards by local art, gifts.

The service was great, the setting was nice, but we didn't really enjoy any of the wines we tasted…read more With 7 women you think one of us would have liked one enough to have bought a bottle, but no.

My first time visiting an M-22 store! I absolutely loved it! This store is so cute! They truly have…read moreput the M-22 logo onto every possible item of clothing / merch you could dream up! I wanted a little bit of everything, for sure, but ultimately exhibited some rare self-restraint and only purchased a cute M-22 hat! :) I wear it all the time now! The workers were so friendly and I can't wait to come back and probably buy up their collection of dog leashes and collars because I'm still thinking about it to this day! :)

My wife and have been coming to Manisttee for years and have always enjoyed Swankyz for its one of…read morea kind gifts. The Gentlemen that run the store put their customers first. We recently purchased an outdoor thermometer and ran into a small issue, they immediately made it right, can't wait to get back to Swanky's next Fourth of July.

What a fun little shop! If you like handcrafted, made in Michigan stuff, you'll love Swankyz…read more They've got a great variety of items like soaps, candles, cast iron sculptures, jewelry, dog treats, people treats, clothing, etc. - all made by local artists and business owners. I'd be very surprised if you were unable to find something out of the vast array that tickles your fancy. The store is spacious and laid out smartly to avoid feeling cramped or overstimulated. Everything is clearly priced and neatly displayed. We also talked with the owners for a few minutes, and they were super friendly. We were just driving through, so I don't know what else Manistee holds, but if you're in the area, definitely check these guys out.

I love the talent and variety of items displayed in this store! So much fun to wander around and…read morethen do it again ( because it's easy to miss some of the special little items.) They even carry $2 soaps so that kids can afford a gift for their mom. The hand made repurposed clothing is stunning. My friend bought a poncho that was gorgeous. We left with original paintings, vases and soaps - all at affordable prices!

Recently came here with my wife while exploring the Traverse City area. This was one of the last…read morestores that we checked out before we left. This place had a great selection of pre-made t-shirts but their main focus is custom-made shirts primarily. This door also featured a lot of great gifts and souvenirs to take home as well with a lot of Michigan swag on it. Prices were pretty fair too on most items but pretty good on bulk items custom work. Overall, solid recommendation on this place

This is a great souvenir shop! They also print shirts on site, though they have plenty of cute…read moreprepared shirts to peruse, as well. There are also magnets, postcards, and other souvenirs, plus toys and the like. The staff was friendly.

I'm a bit quirky in that I adore rocks and non-precious stones and could give a fig about diamonds…read moreand emeralds. What I'm currently wearing on my ring finger is a lovely but uncut ruby, and I sometimes wear the One Ring from Lord of the Rings. So I'm basically Sauron. Since I go for things like the Michigan-only Petosky Stones and Leland Blues, this store ranks among my all-time favorite jewelry shops. They feature gorgeous Michigan stones in lovely settings (I especially like their Michigsn pendant with Petosky stone for the state and Leland Blue representing Lake Michigan).

Way to pick up a great gift for a rock lover…read more Stumbled across this business while on a touristic endeavour. If you are someone who has a fascination with stones (not limited to crazy rubies or emeralds, but also the kind magpie-humans swoop on in nature), you need to check this out. They've raised the bar for the amateur rock-lover by making intricate trinkets from nature available, at a wide price range. I found their petoskey stone collection particularly creative. For example, there were cute mini bears carved out of petoskey stones (the final product was about 1cm across) for $5, and even petoskey stones in the shape of Michigan. For those who don't know, petoskey stones are Michigan's state stone, and are in fact fossils of corals formed by ancient glaciers moving across Michigan. The store's collection included more than just petoskey stones, to more sophisticated larimars (white and aquamarine in colour), kaleidoscopic chrysocollas, and more! Stones that were strung on necklaces or earrings tended to be more expensive than just the stones themselves. There were also DIY kits, such as petoskey stone polishing kits which include an unpolished petoskey stone ($8). I saw a similar kit selling for more $ at Point Betsie's gift shop, so this place seems to have reasonable prices. I didn't buy something here because I had already picked up some trinkets before seeing this shop, but I would have totally come here first if I'd known about it then. In spite of that, service was so cheery and helpful, and the products were so charming, that I felt compelled to write a review. Read their founding story here: https://www.sunbeamsofpromise.com/about

Grocer's Daughter Chocolate is an unexpectedly elevated sweets shop for a beach town!…read more First off, their carry THE BEST marshmallows (Mojave Mallows) that exist in the world! Want next level s'more's at your bonfire? Pick up some, or just enjoy straight out of the bag! The chocolate was better that average, worth consuming, but would've preferred some organic chocolate options. The Chai bar was very good, I love it was a collab with Great Lakes Tea & Spice in nearby Glen Arbor, would repurchase! Also tried the dark chocolate sea salt bark - expected it to have a noticible smoky flavor with the applewood smoked sea salt, it was too subtle/almost not there. The La Croix of sea salt. The vibe of the staff was a bit snooty? They seemed a bit judgy. Would I come back to Grocer's Daughter? Yes. Hopefully the judgmental air was a one-off situation!

The happiest store in Empire! We have been fans of the grocers daughter, since it's inception and…read morehave watched approvingly as it has changed hands, but always has held true to its mission of making sustainable fair trade chocolates of the highest caliber. Our last visit we left with a selection of delectable truffles, some cocoa nibs Spicy bark, and of course, no visit is complete without its hot chocolate. We opted for the dark with a little bit of whipped cream. Isn't it pricey yes is it absolutely 100% worth it also yes. We love grocery daughter never change thank you thank you

Very fun to see the original Cherry Republic! And it's really like a whole little campus! Feels…read morevery campgrounds like, with little buildings and trailers throughout for retail, samples (classic Cherry Republic), pub style food and drink, ice cream and desserts! Sipping on beer really hit the spot here after a nearby hike, followed by ice cream (one after the other, not together haha). Also their fun signage throughout is just full of personality. I especially enjoyed the cheeky nods to another fruit "republic" that shall not be named :).

Outside is available if you can get a table - inside more conventional. Tried the burger with…read morecherry bacon and the whitefish soup, as well as one of the wraps. One of the servers was training and forgot to ask how done for the burger; as well, brought out the soup with the rest of the food rather than first. Soup was ok but burger was meh; wrap was also ok. Better off to stick with CR with their usual rather than extending out to a full meal.

What a gem of a place to get comfortable in. Local clothing and "tourist" items abound but the…read morequality here is genuine. We stocked up on cute post cards here like I did last year. Thank you to the kind staff and we are so glad to support our local vacation community.

I've been going to the store for years. BUT I may not go back. I'm upset that their sizes of…read morewomen's clothing do not fit me. I wear a size 20. And the sales person told me that they didn't carry much beyond XL. She did bring me several shirts, ranging from $50-$70. Only one fit. There were no pants in my size. When I asked about the demand for larger sizes, she said she did not have the demand. I thought that maybe it was because people were embarrassed and/or knew better to ask.