Posts Tagged ‘shopping’

Antiquing in Harbor Country

Sunday, June 26th, 2011

If you’re coming to Firefly Resort for a Girlfriend Getaway or a Couples Weekend, exploring the antique stores in Harbor Country is the perfect activity! Whether you’re looking for unique treasures or the perfect piece of antique furniture to compliment your decor, there are stores to fit every budget and style.

As you venture north from Firefly Resort on the Red Arrow Highway, you’ll come across many antique stores. Here are a few of our favorites:

The first stop will be Lakeside Antiques, on your left. This store is comprised of three large buildings and has some great antique pieces for your home.

Continue north on the Red Arrow Highway for approximately three miles and you’ll find Harbert Antique Mall, on your right. The prices here are very reasonable and with over 50 dealers, you’ll find everything from outdoor furniture and housewares to knickknacks and jewelry.

From Millie's AntiquesJust a little north of Harbert Antique Mall, also on your right, will be Millie’s Antiques. If you love vintage kitchen accessories, dishes and cookware, this is the shop for you! There’s also a small collection of Dutch decor including wooden shoes, figurines and Delft blue.

Just a little further north, on your left, will be Dunes Antique Center, featuring jewelry, fine art, glass and accessories for your home.

These are only a sampling of what’s out there! Spend the weekend shopping in the many more antique stores in the region and you’ll be sure to find a special treasure…or three.

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Shopping in Harbor Country

Sunday, October 31st, 2010

Shops in Harbor CountryThe towns around Firefly Resort offer an abundance of shopping options. From boutique shops full of clothes and special trinkets to surf & beach items and antique malls with one-of-a-kind treasures,  there’s something for everyone in Harbor Country!

One can spend an entire weekend shopping in the numerous boutiques. Some of our favorites include Whittaker House in New Buffalo.

If you love the surf and beach lifestyle, a shopping trip to New Buffalo’s Third Coast Surf Shop is in order.

Whether you’re shopping for furniture, art work, jewelry or unique collectibles, the many antique shops and malls along the Red Arrow Highway are paradise for a day of antiquing. The Dunes Antique Center, in Sawyer, houses 70 antique dealers and is a great start for your shopping.

Harbor Country can provide your ultimate shopping getaway and the Firefly Resort is in the center of it all. Spend the day searching for special treasures and then come back to relax in a charming cottage for the night. It’s a perfect pairing.