DOWNTOWN BAY CITY...A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE

City

Antiques & Gifts

     
Name
Address
Phone
Hours
Online
Offerings
Americana Co. Antique Mall 912 N. Water St. (989) 891-USA1      
Antique Racks, LTD 1123 Saginaw St. (989) 892-8093   Email:
antiqueracks@sbcglobal.net
 
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.
“The Finest”
Antique Mall
200 Third St. (989) 891-USA1 By chance    

Apparel

         
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.
Cherubs Children’s Shoppe 910 Washington Ave. (989) 894-5414 10 am- 5:30pm Email:
carm@ameritech.net
Children’s finer clothing and educational toys.
Elite Repeat Consignment & Resale 810 Washington Ave. (989) 895-3960 Tue-Fri:
11am-7pm
Sat: 11am - 5 pm
Email:
erconsignmentandresale@yahoo.com
Gently used women's and children's clothing and accessories, housewares, jewelry and furniture.
Hoopla! 812 Saginaw St. (989) 892-4752

7 days a week
Mon:
10am-5pm
Tue-Fri:
10am-8pm
Sat:
10am-6pm
Sun:
1-4pm

Email:
robyn@hooplafashions.com

Website:
hooplafashions.com

Women's apparel, shoes, handbags and jewelry. Sizes 4-18. Junior's denim and tops.
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-F:
10am-5pm
Sat: 10am-4pm
Sun: Winter hours, closed
Email:
secretgardenbc@aol.com
 
Norman’s 717 Adams St. (989) 892-1500      
Uptown Girl 111 Center Ave. (989) 891-0128      

Cards & Florists

       
Keit’s
Flower Shop
609 Washington Ave. (989) 894-2718      
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      

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-F:
9:30am-7pm;
Sat: 9:30am-5pm

Email:
fabricgirlz@thefabricfair.com

Website:
thefabricfair.com

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

Galleries

         
A City Studio Photography Gallery 113 Third St. (989) 893-7142 Tues-Fri:
10am-5pm
Sat-Sun:
10am-2pm
Email:
avram@acitystudio.com

Website:
acitystudio.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.

A & J Galleries 926 Washington Ave. (989) 891-1400 M-F:
10am-5:30pm; Sat: 11am-6pm
Email:
ajgalleries@sbcglobal.net
Retail fine art gallery.
All original paintings, fine oriental rugs, sculpture, authentic Russian icons, fine jewelry, photography and more.
Nielsen Gallery 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.
Shamadere 207 Third St. (989) 737-8434     Art gallery.
Studio 23/
The Arts Center
901 N. Water St. (989) 894-2323 T-Sat:
11am-5pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm

Email:
director@studio23baycity.org

Website:
studio23baycity.org

Art gallery. The Store @ Studio 23 which sells one of a kind, unique, artful gifts. Education programs for youth and adult
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

   
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   Email:
secretgardenbc@aol.com
 
Shades of Tiffany 818 Washington Ave. (989) 892-4954      

Home Improvement & Hardware

   
Larson’s Salvage 522 Washington Ave. (989) 893-2771      
Sherwin Williams 601 Washington Ave. (989) 893-9547 M-F:
7:30am-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

       
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 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-Th: 9:30am-5:30pm; Fri:
9:30am-7pm; Sat:10am-5pm

Website:
simmonsjewelry.com

Email:
rick@simmonsjewelry.com

Retail jewelry store, complete jewelry sales, repairs, 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.
Flying Eagle Coins 918 Washington (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

Website:
hertermusic center.com

Email:
nmartinez@hertermusiccenter.com

Full line music retail store. Lesson studios, sheet music and gifts. Pianos, keyboards, guitars, amplifiers, drums. Band instruments (sales and rentals).
Memory Lane Scrapbook Superstore 821 Washington Ave. (989) 894-7973 M-Th:
10am-7pm
Fri: 10am-10pm Sat: 10am-5pm

Email:
memorylane@ameritech.net

Website:
memorylanebc.com

All inclusive scrapbook store offering large selection of albums, paper and embellishments. Crops, classes and scrapbook for hire available. 5600 sq. ft. of retail and cropping space.
Mid-Michigan Music 716 Washington Ave. (989) 894-5021      
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.
The Blue Between 920 N. Water St.
(989) 891-9780 M-F: 10am-5pm
Sat: 10am-4pm
Sun: Closed
during winter
Email:
ckraedy@speednetllc.com
Handmade lampwork beads and jewelry.

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.

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!
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.
Girlfriends, Ltd. 815 Saginaw St. (989) 895-7100 Open 7 days a week   Girly boutique for women of all ages. A little girls dream and a women’s paradise.
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.
Heart of Ireland 914 Washington Ave. (989) 891-9413

M-Th: 10am-5pm Fri: 10am-3pm

Email:
garycolopy@email.com

Website:
heartofireland.net

Bringing the essence of things Irish, Scottish and Celtic to your senses. Specialty foods, giftware, clothing, framed prints, jewelry, music, Guiness merchandise, Belleck china and Galway crystal.
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 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.
Museum Store 321 Washington Ave. (989) 893-5733      
My Secret Garden 600 Saginaw St. (989) 891-2000   Email:
secretgardenbc@aol.com
 
Regina Caeli 906 Washington Ave. (989) 893-8803      
The Blue Between 920 N. Water St.
(989) 891-9780 M-F: 10am-5pm
Sat: 10am-4pm
Sun: Closed during winter
Email:
ckraedy@speednetllc.com
Handmade lampwork beads and jewelry.
The Store @
Studio 23
901 N. Water St. (989) 894-2323

Tue-Sat:
11am-5pm;
Sun: 12pm-4pm

Email:
director@studio23baycity.org

Website:

studio23baycity.org
Art gallery. The Store @ Studio 23 which sells one of a kind, unique, artful gifts. Education programs for youth and adult
Three French Hens 105 Third St. (989) 892-8551

Tue-Sat:
11am -5pm
Sun:12pm-4pm

Email:
threefrenchhens@sbcglobal.net

Website:

threefrenchhens.com
We are a European gift store and home accents store. We specialize in unique and thoughtful items and strive to have treasures to please everyone!
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.