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Puzzles, Books and Games from Grandpa Shorter's Gifts in Petoskey, MI

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Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts – Family Owned & Operated Since 1946
Unique Michigan Themed Gifts & Petoskey Stones

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Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts has a large variety of puzzles and games for all ages to enjoy together.

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Grandpa Shorter's Since 1946

Voted Northern Michigan’s Favorite Gift Shop

Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts is Petoskey’s original souvenir store, since 1946. Family owned and operated in the heart of downtown Petoskey, Michigan, specializing in Petoskey Stones, mixed stone jewelry, Minnetonka Moccasins, Michigan merchandise, Pendleton, and much more.  

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Frosted Sour Cream Sugar Cookies Recipe from Grandpa Shorter's Gifts.
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Old Fashioned Sour Cream Cookie Recipe

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Our Letters to Santa mailbox out in front, lightly covered in freshly fallen snowflakes. It's a tradition all of us at Grandpa Shorter's Gifts love.
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Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts is Petoskey’s original souvenir store, since 1946. Family owned and operated in the heart of downtown Petoskey, Michigan, specializing in Petoskey Stones, mixed stone jewelry, Minnetonka Moccasins, Michigan merchandise, Pendleton, and much more.

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Grandpa Shorter's Gifts

Monday-Saturday 9 am-6 pm | Sunday 11 am-5 pm

J.W. Shorter & Son Mercantile

Monday-Saturday 10 am-6 pm | Sunday 11 am-5 pm

The Katydid

Saturday 10 am-6 pm or by appointment

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