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Beledi Global Dance                            Clue: N
332 E. Front St., 231-932-0668, www.BelediGlobalDanceCenter.com
Dedicated to bringing the exotic cultures of the world to TC, Beledi's boutique offers distinctive gifts, clothing, and home decor. Also participate in cultural dance classes, including: Belly dance, Indian hip-hop, Partner Dancing (Latin, waltz, swing, etc); lunchtime workouts and much more. Come celebrate diversity and experience an appreciation for the world's richness!

Celtic Rose Irish Shop
Front Street Commons, 140 E Front Street, 231-922-2550, www.celticroseirishshop.com (e-bay store)
One stop shopping for all your Irish needs! Traverse City's exclusive Irish Shop since 2002. Hundreds of Irish and Celtic items for the young and young at heart! Sterling jewelry, tapestry items, home pub decor, belleek, Irish fragrances and Irish baby items are just a few treasures you will find. FAILTE!

Cherry Republic
150 E. Front St., Traverse City and 6026 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, 800-206-6949, www.cherryrepublic.com
Offering over 170 cherry products via its stores, mail order and website, Cherry Republic's Mission is to place the fabulous cherry in every household in America. Featuring a wine tasting room and a soda shop there is something cherry for all members of your family, young and old.

The Cherry Stop
211 E. Front St., 231-929-3990, www.cherrystop.com
Everything cherry, from clothing and accessories to house ware items to artwork to candy and freshly baked cherry goods, you will find it at The Cherry Stop. You can even get fresh pie by the slice and eat it while gazing at Grand Traverse Bay. If there is a cherry in it or on it, you will find it here!

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The Cottage Garden
205 E. Front St., 231-929-9005, www.cottagegardentraverse.com
Where lifestyle and personality meet function. Offering a great selection of home accents, scents and gifts for each season. We offer Crabtree & Evelyn, Lampe Berger, Christopher Radko, April Cornell linens, Byers Choice, Woodwick, Manhattan Diffusion, Beanpod candles and many other wonderful lines.

Evergreen Gallery & Floral
108 E. Front St., 231-929-9522, www.evergreengallerytc.com
Experience a gallery where function and art come together in a wide selection of fine crafts, original paintings, and florals. Owned by two local artisans who's vision is to offer beauty and inspiration through art for every budget: pottery; glass; wall tiles; painted furniture; lamps; wedding flowers and photography.

Green Island
Earth Friendly Goods for the Home, Body, and Baby
866-933-8465, www.gogreenisland.com
Offering a great selection of Earth-Friendly Goods for the Home, Body and Baby. From beautiful organic cotton baby clothes and naturally non-toxic mattresses and bedding, to organic cotton and bamboo bed and bath linens and durable patio furniture made from recycled plastics. All products are carefully selected to insure they are both environmentally sound and socially responsible.

Harbor Wear
125 E. Front Street, Traverse City, 231-935-4688 & 138 River Street, Elk Rapids, 231-264-6404, www.harbor-wear.com
Since 1992, casual resort clothing for men, women, and children featuring Fresh Produce® Sportswear, Life is Good® , GEAR For Sports® and Rafters footwear. Classic logo tees, hats and sweatshirts with Traverse City, Elk Rapids and Up North designs starting at $10. Also sunglasses, tote bags, jewelry, keepsakes and more.

Jeanette Veeder Designs
800 Cottage View Dr., 231-933-5226
Jeanette Veeder Designs is a unique shop which offers hand made clothing and accessories created by local artisans, plus a full service alterations business. The shop is open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm and Sat 11am-7pm. For alterations, please call for an appointment.

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Krissie's
127 E. Front St., 231-929-9992, www.krissies.com
Featuring Spektralyte, a beautiful lab created diamond and gem alternative whose beauty is matched only by its affordability. All of our stones replicate D-rated diamonds (perfect clarity and cut) as well as the finest gems on the market. From champagne, canary and pink diamonds to blue topaz, emeralds, tanzanite and turquoise--we have the latest fashions at prices you can afford for ladies and men. We have a wide selection of rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces and slides--all in genuine 14kt gold (yellow or white), sterling silver or stainless steel.

Martinek's Jewelers
217 E. Front St., 231-946-4664, www.martineksjewelers.com
For over 130 years, Martinek's has been a part of downtown Traverse City. Still today, Martinek's specializes in watch and clock repair, and now they carry their very own line in both ladies' and men's styles. Stop in to see this historic downtown landmark and to experience old fashioned knowledge, honesty, and service.

Peppercorn
226 E. Front St. 231-941-4146, www.PeppercornTC.com
Traverse City's favorite upscale gourmet kitchen store! Find all kinds of goodies, from unique cookie cutters, dining and serving sets to fun recipe books, specialty doggie and people treats, decor and now even Moomer's Ice Cream!

Raven's Child
220 E. Front St., 231-941-8552
Raven's Child, “The grown-up boutique for the young at heart,” has been a destination for special occasions with selections for Mother of the Bride, casual wedding dresses and prom. The unique clothing styles span casual to dressy at prices everyone can enjoy. Open 7 days a week with service and selections for your own personal style.

So Many Books So Little Time
Front Street Commons, 140 E. Front Street, 231-922-5916, smbslt@infinitecom.com
Hardcover & paperback books. Classics, thrillers, non-fiction, collectibles & more. This used book store, with over 11,000 titles in stock, has some of just about everything a reader could want & at affordable prices. We also have a trade-in program.

Spirals
121 E. Front St., 231-929-7066
Funky, Hip & Trendy -- Accessorize Your World! Check out the latest new handbags, accessories, luggage, stylish resale clothing and more...........A small town shop with big city attitude!

Thompson Pharmacy
324 S. Union St., 231-947-4212, www.carecenter.com
Thompson Pharmacy & Medical has been family owned and operated since 1976 when Greg and Carole Thompson purchased the store from Carole's parents Dick and Ethyl Green. Visit the Union Street location for specialty items such as compounded medications, a respiratory therapy department, compression therapy, breast pumps, light therapy and more. The Centre Street location features all specialty mobility needs with registered mobility specialists. The East and West locations located in the Oleson's grocery stores provide convenient prescription service.

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Trains & Things Hobbies
210 E. Front St., 231-947-1353, www.tctrains.com
Trains & Things Hobbies offers a great selection of hobby supplies and materials to help your imagination run wild! From dollhouse miniatures to rockets, electric trains, wood and plastic models, tools, paints and more, it's the perfect place to find fun. Locally owned and operated in the heart of downtown for over 20 years, we have an international reputation for excellence in variety, knowledge and customer service.

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
Cottageview Drive on the Historic State Hospital Grounds off Division, www.thevillagetc.com
The Village is a 24 hour neighborhood “experience” where people live, work, play and shop in a magnificent historic setting. A Northern Michigan landmark since 1886, The Village is a vibrant hub of residential, commercial and retail activity. In addition to many service-orientated businesses, also find unique shopping in a variety of galleries and stores and wonderful food experiences from restaurants to delis to coffee.