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Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts – Family Owned & Operated Since 1946
Petoskey Stones
Petoskey Stones are the official stone of Michigan. Grandpa Shorter’s specializes in one-of a kind Petoskey Stone gifts for all occasions.
Michigan Love
We love Michigan and offer a wide variety of Michigan themed gifts and products as well as items handcrafted locally in our state.
Lake Products
Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts offers an array of Lake themed gifts including hats, shirts, signs and more. We also offer special orders & personalization.
Voted Northern Michigan’s Favorite Gift Shop
Located in downtown Petoskey in the heart of the historic Gaslight District, on the corner of Lake & Petoskey Streets.
Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts, founded in 1946, has been serving the Petoskey community and its visitors for over 70 years, and through three generations of the Shorter family. We are proud to continue the tradition of carrying Minnetonka Moccasins and Petoskey Stones like we’ve done since 1946.
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