This holiday season, find the coolest and most unique gifts for your loved ones in Ypsilanti. From meaningful experiences to special retail finds, Ypsi has you covered.
Explore this gift guide for creative gift idea inspiration. Remember to pick up something for yourself. You deserve it!
Your Shopping Inspiration
Ypsi-Themed Gifts & Unique Retail
The Rocket: Shop thousands of super cool gifts including Rosie the Riveter items, Ypsi T-shirts, and novelties. Browse ornaments, Pop! Figures, and a full wall of prepackaged candy.
Blackstone Bookstore & Cultural Center: Specializing in African American literature, visitors can browse books, documentaries, and jewelry. Blackstone is also connected to the industry’s largest active book inventory.
World of Rocks: This popular gem and rock shop carries rare gems, fossils, and crystals. Help design and create custom jewelry for loved ones with your choice of gems.
Bloodroot Herb Shop: Browse bulk herbs & teas, plants, zines, and herbal ware in a beautiful historic building downtown. You'll feel welcome in this Ypsi space.
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Antique & Vintage
Salt City Antiques: Explore two stories of Mid-Century furniture, antiques, and books. Find a selection of retro holiday decorations and gifts that will take folks back in time.
A2 Vintage: This downtown shop is a must-visit for vintage gifts. Discover nostalgic collectibles, clothing, records, and items from your childhood at this Ypsi gem.
Jim MacDonald’s & Apple Annie’s Vintage: This Depot Town storefront carries silver goods, apparel and hats, a selection of old and new toys, Kit-Kat clocks, and all things vintage.
Lucky Haskins: Discover nostalgic treasures at this vintage shop! Rediscover toys, games, posters, and more from your childhood here.
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Ypsi Experiences & Gift Suggestions
Gift Cards: Ypsi restaurants, coffee shops, and breweries provide gift cards- always a win for gift-giving! Or, bring a flavor of Ypsilanti to your loved ones with a dozen of Dom Bakeries donuts.
Escape Room: Ypsilanti is home to one of the top three best escape rooms in the USA. Plan a day to 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 with a fun day creating something new together.
Live Theatre: Tickets to exceptional theatre performances make a great gift. See what Neighborhood Theatre Group has scheduled, and browse upcoming from Horizon Performing Arts, PTD Productions, Whatabout Theatre and Eastern Michigan University Theatre.
B&B at The Newton: The Newton of Ypsilanti is a beautiful historic Inn filled with interesting history just two blocks short blocks from downtown. The Newton offers gift certificates to book later- perfect for a weekend getaway.
Health & Wellness: Discover amazing studios like Zion Well hosting yoga, meditation, and destination retreats. Mix Fitness Studios offers unique and fun trampoline classes and ways to keep active. Rhizome Roots hosts dancing lessons of various styles, yoga, and special events.
For Artists & Art Lovers
This, That & the ODDer Things: Pick out stocking stuffers and mystery pre-made gift boxes at TT&OT. 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: Have an artist in your life? Find professional artist items, high-quality products, and several accessories here.
Art Galleries: Bring home a unique art piece from art shows at the Michigan Art Gallery. Visit 22 North for expressive and visual artwork. The Deep End Cafe & Gallery showcases regional artists 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 total fun. Attractions include go-karts, full arcade, obstacle course, laser tag, restaurants and bars, axe throwing, and much more.
Schultz Outfitters: This fly-fishing shop & guide service specializes in angling, instruction, and fishing trips. Schultz carries everything a fly-fisher needs.
ModelCave: Choose from model cars, planes, boats, and figures at this single stop model shop. ModelCave offers new and vintage kits, tools, paint supplies, and plenty of fun.
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.
Love of Music
Technical Equipment Supply: Discover hard-to-find music, branded beanies, books, skating decks, and totally unique gifts at this low-key, cool music and skate shop.
Ziggy’s: Support area musicians and artists by buying comic books, CDs, cassettes, and other swag. Ziggy’s carries Michigan-brewed beer to purchase for the beer lovers.
Grove Studios: This 24/7 recording studio and creative space offers gift cards for self-service music, DJ, podcast, photography and video, and Grove merchandise.
Wyrd Byrd: This unique shop carries everything from zines to rare music finds. Catch a movie and special events here through the season.
Records & more: Search a large selection of vinyl records at A2 Vintage in downtown Ypsilanti. The thrift shops and Black Stone Bookstore also carry a number of records to choose from.
Coolest Clothing
Puffer Reds: This family-owned business is all about community. In addition to hosting free events and giveaways, this 40+ Ypsi destination carries the latest apparel exclusives, rare sneakers, and premium brands.
Love at First Try: Browse new arrivals and seasonal top picks at this boutique carrying curvy love apparel and the latest fly, fun, feminine fashion.
Ypsilantique: This cozy spot specializes in vintage clothing from dresses to accessories to beautiful hats and more.
Thrift Shops: Thrift shops in Ypsilanti offer toys, clothing, shoes, decorations, and all kinds of goods. Visit the Ypsilanti Thrift Shop downtown, and the Thrift Depot in Depot Town.
Give Back: Groups like the Secret Santa Society of Ypsilanti are giving back by supporting local families by collecting, wrapping, and delivering gifted donations.
Explore more of Ypsilanti this season
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