The Guide
Stories from the antique trail
Close looks at the antique malls and vintage shops worth a detour: what's inside, what to hunt for, and how to make a day of the trip.
West Michigan · August 8, 2026
6 Great Antique Malls Along the West Michigan Lakeshore
From Saugatuck up to Grand Rapids, the West Michigan lakeshore is one of the best antiquing runs in the Midwest. Here are six malls and markets worth building a day around, and how to string them into a weekend road trip.
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Store highlight · August 5, 2026
Saugatuck Antique Pavilion: 23,000 Square Feet, 100+ Vendors, and a New Store Every Day
West Michigan's landmark antique mall sits right off the Blue Star Highway, and it's built for a full day out: fresh finds under one roof, a coffee-and-books nook for the non-antiquers, a kids' scavenger hunt, and a brewery next door. Here's what's inside and how to make the trip.
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