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The Perfect Gift, Your Way

Design a custom gift basket tailored to your recipient or browse our professionally curated ready-made collections, crafted to make every celebration unforgettable.

The Perfect Gift, Your Way

Design a custom gift basket tailored to your recipient or browse our professionally curated ready-made collections, crafted to make every celebration unforgettable.

♡ VOTED NORTHERN MICHIGAN'S FAVORITE GIFT STORE ♡

Michigan's Natural Treasure

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Home • Petoskey• Michigan

Welcome to Grandpa Shorter's

Our Story
  • Serving Since 1946

    Family Owned & Operated Since 1946

  • Shop Anytime

    Open 7 Days a Week

  • Michigan Pride

    Michigan Themed Gifts & Petoskey Stones

THREE GENERATIONS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, TRADITION & GENERAL MISHAPS

THIS IS THE STORY ABOUT GRANDPA SHORTER'S GIFTS
Believe it or not, it all starts with a grandpa. Our family story spans three generations of entrepreneurship, local tradition, unforgettable experiences, and a few general mishaps along the way. From humble beginnings to becoming part of the Petoskey community, each generation has helped shape the story that continues today.
READ OUR HISTORY

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Customer Reviews

  • I ordered a surprise birthday gift basket for my husband and it was great! It was so much fun seeing what gifts were chosen by the awesome staff of Grandpa Shorters! Thank you so much!!

    Miranda
  • "I want to thank you so much for the 'thank you for shopping at small business' box. When the box arrived, I was so surprised and it really made my day. Thank you and thank you for keeping Shorter’s a great experience."

    Jane Fairfax

In the press

Eighty years, and the papers keep calling

  • 2026 Retailer Excellence Award

    Recognized for Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts’ community impact through the CG & Ruth Shorter Scholarship Fund.

  • MyNorth Red Hot Best Winner 2026

    Recognized by Northern Michigan readers as a Red Hot Best winner.

  • America’s Retail Champions Honoree 2026

    Recognized by the National Retail Federation for retail advocacy and community commitment.

  • 2025 Retailer Excellence Awards

    Celebrating outstanding achievement in customer service, merchandising, and independent retail excellence.

  • IHA Global Innovation Awards Excellence in Retailing

    Recognized for excellence in retail innovation, customer experience, and industry leadership.

  • Red Hot Best Winner 2023

    Honored for outstanding customer satisfaction and exceptional service.

  • Excellence Award

    Recognized for excellence in business and customer service.