Ypsi Experiences & Gift Suggestions

• Gift Cards: Ypsi restaurants, coffee shops, and some retail shops sell gift cards, always a win for gift-giving!  
   
• Breweries & Distilleries: Craft beer and spirits made just for Ypsi. Visit Ypsi Cocktail Club for themed bottles and Water Tower Distilling for made-in-Ypsi spirits. 
   
• Escape Room: Ypsilanti is home to one of the top three best escape rooms in the USA. Visit Decode Ypsilanti and treat someone to a fun activity.
   
• Workshops & Events: Creative spaces like Riverside Arts Center, Tipsy Ypsi, and Michigan Folk School host workshops of all kinds. Surprise friends by creating something new together. 
   
• Health & Wellness: Zion Well hosts yoga and meditation with views of Ford Lake. Mix Fitness Studios offers fun classes to keep active. Rhizome Roots hosts dancing lessons, yoga, and special events.
   
• Live Theatre: Tickets to a show make great gifts. See what Neighborhood Theatre Group and Horizon Performing Arts, have scheduled. Plus check out Whatabout Theatre, PTD Productions, and Eastern Michigan University Theatre.

Ypsi-Themed & Unique Retail

• World of Rocks: Popular gem and rock shop carrying rare gems, fossils, and crystals. Help design and create custom jewelry with your choice of gems.  
   
• Bloodroot Herb Shop: Bulk herbs & teas, plants, zines, and herbal ware in a beautiful historic building downtown. You'll feel welcome in this Ypsi space. 
   
• Blackstone Bookstore & Cultural Center: Your ultimate stop for books, specializing in African American literature. It's easy to find what you're looking for with their connection to the industry’s largest active book inventory.
   
• The Rocket: Thousands of super cool gifts including Rosie the Riveter items and Ypsi T-shirts. Find stocking stuffers like ornaments, Pop! Figures, and prepackaged candy.
   
• View Ypsilanti shops here. 

Antique & Vintage 

• Salt City Antiques: Two stories of Mid-Century furniture and antiques with a selection of retro holiday decorations and gifts that will take you back in time.   
   
• A2 Vintage: Must-visit downtown shop for vintage gifts. Discover nostalgic collectibles, clothing, records and more at this Ypsi gem.
   
• Find and Shine Vintage: Carrying an eclectic collection of vintage items ranging from clothing, signs, and figurines.
   
• Jim MacDonald’s & Apple Annie’s Vintage: Depot Town storefront carrying silver goods, apparel, a selection of old and new toys, Kit-Kat clocks, and all things vintage. 
   
• Lucky Haskins: Nostalgic treasures to rediscover like toys, games, posters, and more from your childhood.
   
• View more antique & vintage shops here. 

Love of Music

• Ziggy’s: Support area musicians and artists by buying comic books, CDs, cassettes, and other swag. 
   
• Grove Studios: 24/7 recording studio and creative space offering gift cards for self-service music, DJ, podcast, photography and video, and merchandise.
   
• Wyrd Byrd: Unique shop displaying everything from zines to rare music finds. Catch a movie and special events hear year-round.
   
• Records & more: Search a large selection of vinyl records at A2 Vintage in downtown Ypsilanti. The thrift shops also carry a number of records.

Coolest Clothing

• Puffer Reds:This Ypsi destination carries the latest apparel exclusives, rare sneakers, and premium brands. The family-owned business prioritizes community year-round.
   
• Love at First Try: Pick up new arrivals and seasonal top picks at this boutique carrying curvy love apparel and the latest fly, fun, feminine fashion.
   
• Thrift Shops: Thrift shops in Ypsi offer toys, clothing, shoes, decorations, and all kinds of goods. Visit the Ypsilanti Thrift Shop downtown, and the Thrift Depot in Depot Town.

For Artists & Art Lovers 

• This, That & the ODDer Things: Pick out stocking stuffers and mystery pre-made gift boxes. Find artwork, tarot decks, spell kits, and one-of-a-kind finds here.
   
• Twisted Things: Carrying work of 50+ area artists, shop organic apothecary and curious goods including oddities, plus ethically and sustainably sourced animal and plant items.   
   
• Nelson Amos Studio: Give the gift of creative artist services including custom cards, framing for all sizes, oil portraits, and images of Ypsilanti to share the Ypsi love.   
   
• Ypsi Art Supply: Find professional artist items, high-quality products, and several accessories and chat to the expert shop owners.
   
• Art Galleries: Gift a unique art piece from Michigan Art Gallery. Visit 22 North for expressive and visual artwork  and Luna Gallery sells pieces from local artists.
   
• Vendor Markets: Purchase artwork from talented artists at vendor showcases including the Riverside Holiday Art Fair. 
   

Hobbies & Special Interests

• Best In Games: An entertainment epicenter, Best In Games provides 3 stories of attractions including go-karts, an arcade, laser tag, an arcade, restaurants and more. 
   
• Schultz Outfitters: Fly-fishing shop & guide service specializing in angling, instruction, and fishing trips. Schultz carries everything a fly-fisher needs.
   
• ModelCave: Carrying model cars, planes, boats, and figures with new and vintage kits, tools and paint supplies.
   
• Comics and Board Games: Visit Fun 4 All Comics & Games for new comics. Golden Rhino Games serves the tabletop gamers, and browse pre-owned games and consoles at Gamepawn Ypsi.
   
• Give Back: Groups like the Secret Santa Society of Ypsilanti are giving back by supporting local families by collecting, wrapping, and delivering gifted donations.

This is many but not all of the unique retail, restaurants, breweries and hot spots in Ypsilanti! While picking up your gifts, keep exploring and discover more of Ypsilanti.

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