Ann Arbor

Specializing in new and used mystery, detection, and true crime books.

The only gay-owned-and-operated bookstore in Ann Arbor, specializing in gay, lesbian, and feminist works, with books, magazines, gifts and cards.

Specializing in spirituality, psychology and integrative medicine. Also carries gifts, cards, jewelry, crafts, art, music, incense, ritual items, candles, aromatherapy, body tools, and yoga supplies. The tea room, on the second floor, is quite good, though not cheap.

A great place to browse – probably has the largest and widest selection of the downtown used bookstores.

Specializes in history.

West Side Book Shop

Used and rare books, maps, and photographs. A strong literary bent.

Over 20 shops and restaurants, including a very nice produce and seafood market.

Nickels Arcade

Shops and galleries housed in a historic indoor walkway with a glass atrium-style ceiling, built in 1915 and modelled after a European arcade.

Regional shopping mall serving all of Washtenaw County first opened in 1973. It is anchored by Von Maur, Macy's, JC Penney, Sears, and Apple, with over 120 shops and restaurants.

Ann Arbor Farmer's Market and Artisan Market

Local farmers bring fresh produce, baked goods, and plants to the Farmer's Market for sale at excellent prices, while the Artisan Market features the work of local craftspeople.

One of the best used record stores in the country. Encyclopedic staff.

PJ's Used Records & CDs

Very friendly staff, amazing selection of vinyl in excellent condition and fairly priced.

New and used CDs and vinyl. Small but very well-picked selection.

One of the busiest country gift and furnishing stores in Michigan, located in a historic store in the village of Dixboro. Furniture, candles, collectables, garden decor, tabletops, bath and body supplies, home accessories, lighting, and edible goodies.

A great gift store offering jewelry, crystals, minerals, fossils, and gifts from around the world. Their jewelry is very pretty and generally at quite reasonable prices. If you want something local to the area, you can find samples of Michigan greenstone aka chlorastrolite the state gem, from Isle Royale, which is fairly pricey, Petoskey stone the state stone, usually found loose rather than in jewelry and native Michigan copper as bookends or free-flowing verdigris-encrusted sculptures.

Middle Earth

Wacky and kitschy gifts, home decor, handcrafted contemporary and fashion jewelry, fashion accessories, T-shirts, books, candy, toys, and much more. It's a must-see if you're looking for something out of the ordinary.

Low-relief and polychrome tiles, using locally-produced clay and glazes, which can be purchased as individual art pieces or for installation. Guided tours available free at 11AM every Thursday, or $5 per person for tours of 4 or more people by appointment.

A non-profit retail store staffed by volunteers, featuring fairly-traded handicrafts from around the world.

Constantly adding new playful and useful items such as mystery grab bags and local favorite Mighty Good Coffee, as well as keeping old favorites in stock, like 7 Days of Moustaches and stylish Readers and Sunglasses. The inventory now includes over 4,000 items available both in store and online at . They're all about function and fun. They have hardware items, office supply items, health and beauty aids, pet supplies, books and stationary, kitchen and household items, cleaning and laundry supplies, men’s and women’s clothing and accessories, candy and toys as well as gifts, cards and gift wrap. They have exclusive lines including Flax clothing for women and Chilewich bags. They also offer many natural and organic items for pets, people and their homes. They also gift wrap for free and validate parking!

Downtown Home and Garden

Gardening, greenhouse, cookware, and housewares, in a historic livery stable.

Comic books, graphic novels, trade paperbacks, manga, action figures, board games, statues, DVDs, T-shirts, posters, art prints, stickers and toys. The store also hosts art exhibitions, signings, and regular board-game nights with a selection of in-house games.