DOWNTOWN BAY CITY...A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE

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Antiques & Gifts

     
Name
Address
Phone
Hours
Online
Offerings
Americana Co. Antique Mall 912 N. Water St. (989) 891-USA1 M-F: 10am-4pm
Sat: 10am-4pm
  Located in the heart of Bay City's Historic Hell's Half Mile, this eclectic collection of quality dealers in antiques and collectibles has something for everyone! Good hunting!
Bay Antique Center 1010 N. Water St. (989) 894-0400 M-T:
10am-5pm
F:10am-8pm
Sat:10am-5pm
Sun:12pm-5pm

Email:
bayantiquectr@bayantiquectr.com

Website:
bayantiquectr.com

Block long antique sales in association w/Bay City Antique Center—together comprising the largest antique center in Michigan. Located in Historic Downtown Bay City, between 3rd and 4th streets.
Bay City Antiques Center 1020 N. Water St.

(989) 893-0251 (989) 893-1116

 

 

M-Th:
10am-5pm
F: 10am-8pm
Sat: 10am-5pm
Sun: 12pm-5 pm

Email:
bcac@sbcglobal.net

Website:
antiquecenteronline.com

Michigan's largest and finest collection of antiques and collectibles housed in a historic three-story building in the heart of Bay City's downtown shopping district. Open 7 days, plenty of free parking.

The Bay City
Motor Company
1120 N. Water St. (989) 891-0900

Tue-Sat:
10am-5pm
Other hours, please call to make an appointment

Email:
sales@tbcmc.com

Website:
thebaycitymotorcompany.com

The Bay City Motor Company is cool cars! We buy, sell, locate and trade cards world-wide. Everyone is invited to come and browse, where it's okay to drool! Visit our website or stop in and enjoy our indoor showrooms.

Apparel & Accessories

     
Career Uniforms 319 Center Ave. (989) 895-5313 9:30am-5:00pm

Email:
spepcareer@aol.com

Sales of uniforms, shoes and accessories for professionals, maintenance, work wear and restaurant. Group sale specialists.
The Cat's Meow Downtown 810 Washington Ave. (989) 391-9335 M-F: 9:30am-5:30pm
Sat:
10am-4pm

Email:
cmaillette@doallinc.org

Website:
doallinc.org

Resale boutique featuring retro, new and designer clothing for women and men, as well as accessories, home decor and furniture. Will take consignment jewelry, designer accessories and furniture.
Edward's
Men's Shop
800 Washington Ave.
Suite 107
(989) 891-9727 9:30 am -
5:30 pm
Mon-Sat
  Suits, sport coats, tux rentals, sportswear and custom suits. Fine men's dress and casual clothing and accessories.
From Rags to Riches 510 Third St. (989) 714-1283      
Gems by Em 910 Washington Ave.
(989) 891-9101     Gems by Em carries high fashion handbags and jewelry. Chamilla and Staxx are the biggest things in fashion right now and we offer both! You will also find a variety of wallets, hats, scarves and other accessories.
Herman Hiss
& Co.
905 Washington Ave. (989) 892-2567 M,T,W,F:
9:30am-5:30pm Th:
9:30am-7:30 pm;
Sat: 9:30am-5pm
(Seasonal)
Website:
hermanhiss.net
Fine jewelry, accessories and gifts at a Landmark Downtown store - fourth generation family owned since 1867 - Swarovski and Waterford crystal - South African diamonds.
MeadowCreek Clothiers 920 Washington Ave. (989) 894-2157 M-F:
10am-5:30pm
Sat: 10am-5pm
  Classic apparel and accessories for women. Better to bridge. Trunk shows, special orders, alterations, custom cut for perfect fit! Suits, sportswear, dresses, casual knits—156 resources. Mailing service, gift wrap, delivery.
My Secret Garden 600 Saginaw St. (989) 891-2000 M-Sat:
10am-5:30pm
F: 10am-7pm
Sun: 12-5pm
Email:
secretgardenbc@aol.com

Website: mysecretgarden.biz
Home decor, unique gifts, garden items, boutique apparel and more!
New 2 U
of Bay City
1008 Adams St. (989) 891-9969   Email:
new2uconsignmentshop@yahoo.com
Clothing resale shop. The biggest closet in town—we have something for everyone! Variety of clothing — infant through adult 5X, maternity and accessories like shoes and purses). Accepting clothing and accessories on consignment or donation.
Norman’s 717 Adams St. (989) 892-1500      
Uptown Girl 111 Center Ave. (989) 891-0128 M-W: 10am-6pm
Th-F: 10am-7pm
Sat: 10am-5pm
Sun: 12-4pm
Email:
cknockel@shopuptowngirl.com

Website: shopuptowngirl.com
Fun, flirty, affordable fashions for females.
Urban Laundry 812 Saginaw St. (989) 891-1334 M-W, F:
11am-6pm
Th: 11am-7pm
Sat: 12pm-5pm
Email:
daviddittenber@speednetllc.om

Website:
urbanlaundryclothing.com
Much-heralded newcomer to Downtown Bay City, Urban Laundry is a dual-gender retailer. This exceptionally foward-thinking store offers some of the most inspirationally cool labels in the country, while mixing in loads of reasonably-priced and little-known items as well. Urban Laundry focuses on denim, as well as effortless modern clothing pieces for both men and women.

Bridal

         

A Wedding
& Gift Boutique

108 Fourth St. (989) 894-0560
or
(989) 860-2393
Tu-F:
10am-5pm
Sat: 1pm-5pm
  A full-service wedding store with 18 years experience to create the wedding of your dreams. Wedding planning, decorating, travel, rentals and so much more. We're not just about weddings — we also have unique all-occasion gifts.
Sweet Choices
Cake Decorating
& Sugar Craft School
108 Fourth St.
(with Avenues, above)
(989) 894-0560
or
(989) 860-2393
Times vary for classes. Please call. 35 years experience as a decorator, demonstrator, instructor, and cake judge in U.S./England/Canada. Classes are ongoing—basic to advanced deocrating in all forms of sugar craft. Specializing in Gumpaste and Fondant supplies.
Sempliner’s Bridal Salon 902 N. Water St. (989) 892-2853

M & Th:
10am-8pm
T, W & F:
10am-5:30pm Sat:
10am-5pm

Email:
sbs@chartermi.net

Website:
semplinersbridal.com

Bridal & special occasion gowns and accessories. Retail business. Located in downtown Bay City for 131 years. Oldest bridal salon in the state.

Cards & Florists

       
Keit’s
Flower Shop
609 Washington Ave. (989) 894-2718   Website:
keitsflowershop.com
 
Paperworks 922 Washington Ave. (989) 894-1000 M-F:
10am-5:30pm; Sat: 10am-4pm; (Sundays during Sundays in the
City only)
  Paperworks is a card and gift shoppe. Our card lines range from humorous to traditional. We carry "Soy Basics" candles, stationary, note cards, blank books, seasonal gifts, garden decor and much more. Stop in and browse!

Computers, Office Supplies, Printing

 
Bay City Democrat 309 Ninth St. (989) 893-6344 M-F:
8am-5:30pm
Email:
bcdem@sbcglobal.net
Legal newspaper, general printing, wedding or party invitations, copies and fax service.
D & S Computer Repair 514 Washington Ave. (989) 895-3871

Mon-Tue, Th-Fri: 8am-7pm
Wed:
8am-Noon
Sun: By Apptmt

Email:
darryl.douglas@talkamerica.net
Computer repair including hardware and software. Excellent service at reasonable rates. We also build custom computers.
F.P. Horak Company 401 Saginaw St. (989) 892-6505 M-F: 8am-5pm (office)

Email:
info@fphorak.com

Website:
www.fphorak.com

Commercial printer offering forms printing, digital print-on-demand, wide format printing, digital color printing, ad specialties, mailing services, warehousing, fulfillment, and electronic graphic services.

Marcan Micro Systems-The Computer Hospital 1009 N. Madison (989) 894-7101 M-F: 9am-5:30pm Email:
sales@marcanmicro.com

Website:
www.marcanmicro.com

We custom build, service and repair computers.
Summit Printing 205 Fourth St. (989) 892-2267   Email:
summitprinting@chartermi.net
 
The Thumb Print 814 Adams St. (989) 893-9550   Email:
thethumbprint@hotmail.com

Website:
thethumbprintbaycity.com

We strive to achieve our customer's printing needs with the efficiency of 16 years of print industry experience.
Services include: FREE print job estimates, design consultations, Resumé drafting and walk-in faxing and copying.

Discount Stores

       
Bay City
Discount
715 Washington Ave. (989) 893-6649 M-F: 9am-5:30pm Sat: 9am-4pm; Closed Sundays

Email:
sales@BayCityDiscount.com

Website:
BayCityDiscount.com

Buy, sell, trade new and used merchandise. Musical instruments, jewelry, cameras, tools, stereo equipment and a variety of other merchandise.
Norman’s 717 Adams St. (989) 892-1500      

Fabrics

         
The Fabric Fair 206 Fifth St. (989) 893-8971 M,T,Th,F:
9:30am-6:30pm;
Sat: 9:30am-5pm

Email:
fabricgirlz@thefabricfair.com

Website:
thefabricfair.com

Bernina sewing machine sales and service, fabric, notions, complete fabric store.

Galleries

         
Object D'Aarts Studio & Gallery 810 Washington Ave. (989) 391-9935 T-F:
10am-5:m
Email:
pmanley@doallinc.org

Website:
doallinc.org
Featuring local artists' work, specfically artists with disabilities, a workign studio and local artist studio and gallery membership opportunities.
Golden Gallery & Custom Framing 113 Third St. (989) 893-7142 Tues-Fri:
10am-5pm
Sat-Sun:
10am-2pm
Email:
silvercastle@hotmail.com

Website:
goldengallerymi.com

Photography gallery featuring full exhibition rotations and an Artist Reception, 5-8pm every month during the First Thursday Gallery Walk. Plus, on display and for sale, an on-going display of photos by Avram Golden, including many Bay City images.

La Belle Epoque
Art Gallerie
& Café
809 Adams St. (989) 894-2300 W-Sun:
12-6pm
  "A Taste of 19th-Century Paris" — an art gallerie and café based on the Belle Époque (Beautiful Era) in France. We encourage the participation of all local artists with all mediums welcome!
Nielsen Gallery
& Professional Custom Framing
912 Washington Ave. (989) 892-7561 Tue-Fri:
10am-5:30am
Sat:10am-3pm
  Art gallery. Professional custom framing. Home and office consultation. Ready made frames and photo frames. Prints, posters, original art. In business in Downtown Bay City for over 35 years.
Studio 23/
The Arts Center
901 N. Water St. (989) 894-2323 M-Sat:
11am-5pm

Email:
director@studio23baycity.org

Website:
studio23baycity.org

Art gallery plus education programs for youth and adults.
Ward Studio Gallery/
Painterly Pottery
904 N. Water St. (989) 895-1029

Email:
wardstudio@sbcglobal.net

Website:
jeffwardgallery.com

Ward Studio Gallery is the working art studio of professional artist Jeff Ward. Landscapes, portraits and Bay City Series Works are featured in the Gallery as well as examples of his private commissions. Painterly Pottery is a hands-on "you-decorate-your-own" ceramics studio.

Groceries

         
Water Front Market
& Deli
925 N. Water St. (989) 891-1330 Open M-F
7:30am
Email:
waterfrontmarket@aol.com
Market & deli, beer fine cigars, wine, groceries, specialty foods, dairy, bottled drinks, fountain drinks, coffee bar, full deli-meats, cheese, sandwiches and soups.

Home Decor & Furnishings

   
The Cat's Meow Downtown 810 Washington Ave. (989) 391-9335 M-F: 9:30am-5:30pm
Sat:
10am-4pm

Email:
cmaillette@doallinc.org

Website:
doallinc.org

Resale boutique featuring retro, new and designer clothing for women and men, as well as accessories, home decor and furniture. Will take consignment jewelry, designer accessories and furniture.
Gathered Traditions
& G.T. Homestead
109 Third St. (989) 922-4871 M-Sat:
10am-5 pm;
Sun: 12pm-5pm (extended hours seasonal)

Email:
Thomasjos@excite.com

Website:gthomestead.com

A truly unique experience, offering quality home furnishings and accessories to suit various home styles. Special gifts for all occasions. Design service for home and office.
Kuhn Young Design Group 604 Saginaw St. (989) 891-9666 T-Sat:
11am-4pm
and by appointment
Email:
kuhnyoung@gmail.com
Interior design studio featuring fine furnishings, window treatments, flooring, bedding, lighting and home accents.
My Secret Garden 600 Saginaw St. (989) 891-2000

M-Sat:
10am-5:30pm
F: 10am-7pm
Sun: 12-5pm

Email:
secretgardenbc@aol.com

Website: mysecretgarden.biz
Home decor, unique gifts, garden items, boutique apparel and more!

Home Improvement & Hardware

 
Larson’s Salvage 522 Washington Ave. (989) 893-2771      
Sherwin Williams 601 Washington Ave. (989) 893-9547 M-F:
7am-6pm;
Sat: 8am-5pm; Sun/Seasonal:
11am-3pm

Email:
sw1199@sherwin.com

Website:
sherwin.com

Full service paint, wall coverings, retail and commercial. Computer color matching and local delivery.
Standard Electric 1300 Washington Ave. (989) 892-3571 M-F: 6am-4:30pm Website:
standardelectricco.com
Electrical distributor.

Jewelers & Fine Gifts

 
Gems by Em 910 Washington Ave.
(989) 891-9101     Gems by Em carries high fashion handbags and jewelry. Chamilla and Staxx are the biggest things in fashion right now and we offer both! You will also find a variety of wallets, hats, scarves and other accessories.
Herman Hiss
& Co.
905 Washington Ave. (989) 892-2567 M,T,W,F:
9:30am-5:30pm Th:
9:30am-7:30 pm;
Sat: 9:30am-5pm
(Seasonal)
Website:
hermanhiss.net
Fine jewelry and gifts at a Landmark Downtown store - fourth generation family owned since 1867 - Swarovski and Waterford crystal - South African diamonds.
Simmons Jewelers 208 Center Ave. (989) 893-GOLD (4653) M-W:
10am-5:30pm
Th-Fi:
10am-7pm; Sat:10am-3pm

Email:
simmonsjewelersbc@yahoo.com

Website:
mybaycity.com/simmons.htm

Family-owned and operated since 1946 — third generation — retail jewelry store, complete jewelry sales, repairs and appraisals. An array of gifts and a full awards and recognition ie. trophies department.

Leisure, Hobbies, Music & Books

 
A Piece of Ewe
Yarn Shop
602 Saginaw St. (989) 892-6400

TMon-Fri:
10am-5:30pm
Sat: 10am-4pm
Sun: Closed

Email:
apieceofewe@chartermi.net
A fun and unique yarn shop offering everything you may need for your next project. Many types of yarn, needles and knitting patterns. Beginner and intermediate knitting classes available.
Di's Ink
Stamp-n-Crafts
924 Washington Ave. (989) 892-1927 M-F:
10am-5:30pm
Sat:
10am-4:30pm
Email:
disinkstamp@sbcglobal.net
A delightful store full of mounted and unmounted ruber stamps for the card maker and paper artist. We offer classes, drop-in and Saturday cards and techniques. Specializing in unique items including ephamera. Stop by to pick up a newsletter.
Dive & Glide 707 Washington Ave. (989) 892-5771 M, T, W, Th, F:
10am6pm
Sat: 10am-4pm
Sun: 1-4pm

Email:
diveandgllde@att.net

Website:
diveandglideinc.com

Scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking and canoeing. Product sales, service and repair. Rentals, dive classes and trips.
Flying Eagle Coins 918 Washington Ave. (989) 895-6700 M-F:
10am-5:30pm; Sat:10am-4pm
  Rare U.S. & World Coins; Bought & sold; gold and bullion (silver). No sales tax, ANA member, 33 years in business.
Herter Music Center 901 Washington Ave. (989) 893-4545 M, T, W, F:
9:30am-5:30pm
Th:
9:30am-8pm
Sat:
10am-5:30pm

Email:
nmartinez@hertermusiccenter.com

Website:
hertermusiccenter.com

Full line music retail store. Lesson studios, sheet music and gifts. Pianos, keyboards, guitars, amplifiers, drums. Band instruments (sales and rentals).
Mid-Michigan Music 716 Washington Ave. (989) 894-5021  

Email:
paul@midmichiganmusic.com

Website:
midmichiganmusic.com

Musical instrucment retail store. Full line of guitars, basses, amplifiers, P.A. systems, drums and all accressories. Lessons for guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, mandolin, banjo, dobro, harmonica, etc.
Painterly Pottery/ Ward Studio Gallery 904 N. Water St. (989) 895-1029

Email:
wardstudio@sbcglobal.net

Website:
jeffwardgallery.com

Painterly Pottery is a hands-on "you-decorate-your-own" ceramics studio. Ward Studio Gallery is the working art studio of professional artist Jeff Ward.
Sweet Choices
Cake Decorating
& Sugar Craft School
108 Fourth St.
(with Avenues, above)
(989) 894-0560
or
(989) 860-2393
Times vary for classes. Please call. 35 years experience as decorator, demonstrator, instructor, cake judging in U.S./England/Canada. Classes are ongoing—basic to advanced deocrating in all fforms of sugar craft. Specializing in Gumpaste and Fondant supplies.

Pets

       
Wings & Things
(Bird Specialist)
822 Washington Ave. (989) 895-8348 M-F: 11am-6pm;
Sat: 11am-5pm
Email:
wingsandthings@gmail.com

Website:
wingsandthings.net

Specialty pet store selling exotic birds, food, and supplies.

Shoes

         
Allan’s Shoes 706 Washington Ave. (989) 893-6132 M-Sat:
10am-6pm;
Sun: Noon-5pm
  Retail shop for shoes—specializing in hard-to-find sizes.
Quality
Shoe Repair

818 Saginaw St. (989) 892-4280      

Specialty Shops

A Weathered Gate 908 N. Water St. (989) 895-7902   Email:
aweatheredgate@aol.com
 

A Wedding
& Gift Boutique

108 Fourth St. (989) 894-0560
or
(989) 860-2393
Tu-F:
10am-5pm
Sat: 1pm-5pm
  A full-service wedding store with 18 years experience to create the wedding of your dreams. Wedding planning, decorating, travel, rentals and so much more. We're not just about weddings — we also have unique all-occasion gifts.
Come & Glow Day Spa & Specialty Boutique 115 Third St. (989) 895-2772 T&W: 10am-6pm Th&F: 10am-8pm Sat: 10am-4pm; Sun: noon-4pm njoelledallas@yahoo.com Our day spa features exciting services such as: facials, therapeutic massage, relaxing body treatments, airbrush tanning, lash perming & tinting and make up artistry. Our boutique features the most trendy jewelry, including bridal and costume jewelry. Also the best selection of Spanx!
Friends 4 Ever 815 Saginaw St. (989) 895-7100 M-F:
10am-5:30pm
Sat: 10am-5pm
Sun: 12-4pm
Email:
friends4everllc@yahoo.com
This retail boutique caters to girls of every age group. Exclusive lines such as Hello Kitty, Groovy Girls, Tyler Candles and more! We also carry designer-inspired purses and extensive lines of jewelry!
Gathered Traditions
& G.T. Homestead
109 Third St. (989) 922-4871 M-Sat:
10am-5pm;
Sun: Noon-5pm (extended hours seasonal)

Email:
Thomasjos@excite.com

Website:gthomestead.com

A truly unique experience, offering quality home furnishings and accessories to suit various home styles. Special gifts for all occasions. Design service for home and office.
Gypsies
Espresso & Fortunes
510 Third St. (989) 892-5105 call or check website

Email:
webmaster@gypsies.biz

Website:

gypsies.biz

Ready for a treasure hunt? More than 4,500 sq ft. of curiosities await, including fine antiques, mysterious crystals, unusual books, unique jewelry and accessories-all served up with some of the finest coffee the area has to offer.
Herman Hiss
& Co.
905 Washington Ave. (989) 892-2567 M,T,F: 9:30am-5:30pm; Th: 9:30am-7:30 pm;
Sat:
9:30am-5pm
Website:
hermanhiss.net
Fine jewelry, accessories and gifts at a Landmark Downtown store - fourth generation family owned since 1867 - Swarovski and Waterford crystal - South African diamonds.
Little House 924 N. Water St. (989) 893-6771 M-Sat:
10am-5pm
Sun: Noon-5pm

Email:
kathy@Lhgifts.com

Website:
Lhgifts.com

We specialize in... home accents and decorative accessories. We feature a marvelous collection of antique furniture. We offer an extensive selection of permanent floral, framed art, scented candles, tabletop accessories, linens, greeting cards, seasonal merchandise and much more. Something for everyone! You’ll love browsing our two rooms of functional and decorative accessories including many one-of-a-kinds. You will never leave empty handed...even if you simply take home a few of our fabulous decorating ideas.
Michigan Memories 920 N. Water St. (989) 891-1382 M-F: 11am-5pm
Sat: 10am-6pm
Sun: Noon-4pm
Website: michiganmemories.net Historical photos of Michigan from Detroit to the upper peninsula including cities, fishing, logging, sports, occupations, and much more. Take your own, personal "historical" photo! Dress up in period costumes and pose in one of our two in-store historical sets and get your picture taken! Only location in the lower peninsula!
Museum Store 321 Washington Ave. (989) 893-5733      
My Secret Garden 600 Saginaw St. (989) 891-2000 M-Sat:
10am-5:30pm
F: 10am-7pm
Sun: 12-5pm
Email:
secretgardenbc@aol.com

Website: mysecretgarden.biz
Home decor, unique gifts, garden items, boutique apparel and more!
Regina Caeli 906 Washington Ave. (989) 893-8803      
Timothy's Fine Tobaccos 115 Center Ave. (989) 894-6673

M-W:
Noon-7pm
Th-Sat:
Noon-10pm
Sun:
Noon-5 pm

Email:
tim@timothysfinecigars.com

Website:
timothysfinecigars.com

Handmade cigars and accessories, pipe and pipe tobacco, smoking lounge and specialized service.
Violets Blue 115 Fourth St. (989) 894-8502 M-S: 10am-5pm
Sun:Noon-5 pm
Email:
violetsblue@speednetllc.com
Violets Blue brings home and garden together with old world style and elegance.
Wee Wizards

510 Third St.
(Inside Gypsies)

(989) 892-5105 Mon-Fri:
11am-5pm
Sat:9am-4pm
Website:
gypsies.biz
Unusual toys and crafts for all ages. Come craft with us! Dragons, wizards and locally made woodwork.

Wind & Willows
on the River

923 N. Water St. (989) 894-5222   Email:
windandwillows@sbcglobal.net
Custom silks, wreaths, wedding rentals and supplies. Unique gifts, Primal Soaps, Carmen Candles, Jely Bellys, cook books, and Michigan products.