Let Us Go Shopping In Michigan

Long before there were shopping malls, there were downtown districts where you could buy everything. Now times have changed but many town centers continue to attract crowds by cultivating unique shopping experiences featuring independent and one-of-a-kind stores, galleries, specialty shops and restaurants, cafes, pubs, wine bars, nightspots and theaters. Special events and concerts and attractive landscaping and architecture also add to the appeal of these gathering places. Michigan, especially most of it's metropolitan areas, like Detroit, have dozens of shopping centers that you can take a luxury sedan or limo to when visiting. Here are just a few in the Detroit metro area:

GM Renaissance Center
GM Renaissance Center, a 5.5 million square foot print on Detroit's riverfront, encompasses four, 39-story office towers and the 1,298-room Detroit Marriott hotel. The adjacent Millender Center features 339 luxury apartments and a 265-room Courtyard by Marriott. Both hotels have recently completed major renovations. The new GM Wintergarden, a five-story glass-enclosed atrium overlooks the Detroit River and includes two levels of inviting retail and restaurant space. Other new attractions of GM Renaissance Center's $500 million redevelopment program include GM World, a showcase for GM vehicles and specialty cars, a 1,100-seat food court, enhanced parking facilities and a street-level financial services area as part of the offerings of RenCen Shops.

Ferndale Downtown Development
Downtown Ferndale is a cozy urban environment that reflects the diversity of its residents. Browse streetscaped, pedestrian-friendly sidewalks for a mix of stores with home furnishings, music and electronics, local art, antiques, eclectic gifts and collectibles, vintage and urban chic clothing, as well as a vibrant nightlife with many dining and entertainment choices.

Downtown Royal Oak
An electric and eclectic mix of art, antiques, fashion and home furnishings blended comfortably with coffee houses and cuisine from around the world. At night, Downtown Royal Oak turns into the region's favorite destination for music and comedy.

Downtown Birmingham
Everyone should experience Birmingham. Many come to shop, dine and play. The city has art galleries, fine antique shops, an array of unique boutiques, a wide range of dining venues, movie theaters, cultural activities and special events. However you experience Birmingham, three words are sure to mark your time: style, service and sophistication.

The Village, Grosse Pointe
This unique and diverse shopping area that has been home to generations of shoppers for over 70 years. It's where tradition meets the next century!

The Village of Rochester Hills
Street of shops in the Village of Rochester Hills are part of its new downtown. Fifty intriguing shops and restaurants are nestled into tree-lined streets where you can shop, stroll and linger; gather with friends to catch up on the day’s events. Kids can even be heard playing in the parks. So take time to shop but also relax in your special place, the downtown you've been dreaming of and now it’s yours to explore and enjoy!

Downtown Rochester
With over 350 specialty shops, salons, award-winning restaurants, the relaxed elegance of the new Royal Park Hotel, and plenty of free parking on and off Main Street--Downtown Rochester is truly a unique shopping experience.