Ok, we’ve all been there. You know what I’m talking about. I think at all of us have been ‘in the dog house’ with our significant other at some point…
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Welcome to Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts Online Store
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.
Featured Products
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 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.
Latest Posts From The Grandpa Shorter's Blog
There is nothing I love more than fresh produce during the summer months. Growing up on a u-pick farm, you would think I have a green thumb but sadly it’s…
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My dogs and I love to run wooded trails several times a week. We particularly like the trails on Mackinac Island, and when we head back to town, we like…
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With it already being July 1st summer has definitely arrived in Northern Michigan. Just driving around Petoskey you can tell there is more traffic and most of our summer residents…
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Do you believe the many reports throughout the year, that the aurora borealis, or northern lights, are visible nearly any night of the year in northern Michigan? This is certainly…
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