Shopping and Gifts Find a pleasing combination of unique shops and familiar names in southwestern Michigan. From the mall to the downtown shops to the stand-alone mom-and-pop stores, you'll find the spectrum from fashions, toys, local trinkets, artists' crafts, yarns & textiles and bread dough to Christmas ornaments and whole-grain breads & flours. As a bonus, the parking is free! Hard copy information online order form

Froehlich's 26 N Elm St Three Oaks, MI   49128 269.756.6002 Contact: Colleen Froehlich Hours: Thurs-Sun 8am-5pm May-Dec GPS [41.8012° N, 86.6105° W] About our canning - nearly a lost art - Froehlich's puts up a large variety of products in beautiful jars. This work is done in our large 26 North Elm Street kitchen, creating an aroma you'll never forget if you happen to visit while processing is taking place! Our homegrown preserves, jams, fruits and vegetables make the perfect gift for hostess or holiday. Colleen makes the bread - all of our "from-scratch" breads are made on the premises. No mixes are used at our light-filled microbakery. Get here early, because the breads, bagels and muffins go fast! Bread selections change daily. The enticing aromas of freshly baked Honey Sunflower, Cracked Corn, Cinnamon, Peasant, Herb Cheese and French breads fill the air. They freeze beautifully, too. We do Catering! Whether you're planning a big party or just want a box lunch to take along on your afternoon bike ride, Froehlich's can handle it. Choose from a variety of menus, or meet with Colleen and invent your own. Our staff will arrive ready to serve you. We'll even bring the china if you wish! Stop in for lunch...make us a lunchtime destination. Our daily selection of fresh homemade sandwiches, soups and salads offers a healthful alternative for the midday meal. Of course, we also prepare those good old-fashioned favorites too. Have your lunch to go, or sit and sip fresh coffee & tea in our petite cafe. In the summertime, munch a muffin at a table outside. Directions: 1. From I-94 Exit 4A, Rt 12 east-Three Oaks. Head east about 5 miles to stop light, Elm St. Turn left (north). Go 2 blocks and the shop is on the right side of street (east). 2. From South Bend, take 31 Bypass north to Niles/New Buffalo Exit-Rt 12-West. Go about 20 miles to Three Oaks stop light, turn right. MapLink     WebLink

St. Joseph Today 120 State Street St Joseph, MI   49085 269.985.1111   Fax: 269.985.0171 Contact: Tyanna Weller Hours: Visitor Center, 7 days 9am-9pm Memorial Weekend-Labor Day Rest of the Year, 9am-5pm GPS [42.1105° N, 86.4809° W] St. Joseph Today offers visitor information to those interested in visiting St. Joseph. St. Joseph Today produces over 15 events a year and also produces a 15 concert musical series in the summer. Handicap accessible Directions: Visitor Center is located in downtown St. Joseph off Main Street. From I-94 take exit 23 north about 4-1/2 miles, turn left on Elm Street, then right on State Street. MapLink     WebLink

The Chocolate Garden 2691 Friday Road Coloma, MI   49038 269.468.9866 Contact: Tina Buck Hours: 11am-6pm, 7 days a week GPS [42.1614° N, 86.3070° W] Extraordinary handmade chocolate truffles and their patent-pending Trufflelatte' available in this charming little shop. The Chocolate Garden has been featured on the Food Network and named "The Most Ravishing Online Chocolatier," by Elle Magazine. Located just outside of Coloma, Michigan, nestled in a fruit orchard, The Chocolate Garden is a quaint and inviting stop. Handicap accessible Directions: To get to us: It's so simple. From I-94, take exit #39 and turn left (this is true no matter which direction you are coming from), go about 1 mile and we're on the left. We're tucked back off the road and a little hard to see, but look for our white barn directing those who are passionate about chocolate where to turn. We're only about 90 minutes from Chicago, 45 minutes from South Bend and 3 hours from Detroit. From South Bend: take the 31 Bypass north to Napier Avenue. Turn left and go about 2 miles to I-94 east. Take I-94 east to exit 39. Turn left and go about 1 mile. Look for us on the left. MapLink     WebLink

The Christmas Tree 2675 Mitzpah Park Road Benton Harbor, MI   49022 269.849.3360   Fax: 269.849.3380 Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am-4pm GPS [42.1606° N, 86.4364° W] A charming place to shop, browse and dream. You will find beautiful and unusual Christmas collectibles, Serafim Angles, Fontanini nativities, Charming Tails, Possible Dreams Santas, St Joseph Lighthouse gifts and delicious edibles in the Gift Basket Room. We specialize in Michigan food gifts. Handicap accessible Directions: I-196 exit 4, east on Coloma-Riverside Rd 1.6 miles, then left (south) 2.4 miles on M-63 to blinker. Turn right on Mizpah Park Dr, follow signs. MapLink

The Orchards Mall 1800 Pipestone Road Benton Harbor, MI   49022 269.927.4467   Fax: 269.927.4506 Contact: Ammy Jannert, General Manager Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 11am-6pm GPS [42.0854° N, 86.4195° W] What brings you? The question that is intriguing our community. What brings you to the Orchards Mall in Benton Harbor, Michigan? Is it the new management team? Is it the new stores that are arriving this summer? Is it the exceptional shopping experience you'll have at the Orchards Mall? What brings you? Shoes, music, food, books, crafts, flooring, jewelry, a lawn mower, clothes, tax preparations, family protraits, postage stamps, a make over, cell phones, healthy living, a new matress, or even a simple birthday card. What brings you? Are you walking your way to Mexico with our new mall walking program? Is your child earning a $500.00 college scholarship through our cookie club reading program? Are you a super shopper winner? Are you apart of the exceptional service team of stores at the Orchards Mall? What brings you? Is it the free concerts? Is it the lions and tigers? Is it to see magic or sit on Santa's lap? Is it the prize giveaways or that gift certificate for that special person who has everything? You have to see it to believe all of the great opportunities The Orchards Mall has to bring you! Visit us today.   Strollers Food   Wheelchairs Security - safe environment   ATM machine Smoke free environment   Tour bus parking Lost & found   Post Office Copier/fax   Lockers Dial-A-Ride station Handicap accessible Directions: From I-94, Exit 29 (Pipestone Road). Turn north, Mall entrance just a few blocks on your left. MapLink     WebLink

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