How to Plan a Trip to Michigan's Antique Alley
If finding good deals on antiques is your passion, you must plan a trip to Michigan's Antique Alley in southeastern Michigan. While there, spend your days wandering around scenic Adrian, perusing the goods offered in the wide variety of antique stores.
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Things You'll Need
- Hotel accommodations
- Airline tickets (if traveling by plane)
- Driving directions (if traveling by car)
- Car rental (if traveling by plane)
Instructions
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Plan to visit multiple areas. Michigan's Antique Alley includes the towns of Adrian, Blissfield, Clinton, Brooklyn, Tecumseh and Allen.
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Visit Finders Keepers in Adrian, Green's Gallery of Antiques in Blissfield, Oak City Antiques in Clinton, Memory Lane Antiques in Brooklyn, Tecumseh Antique Mall in Tecumseh and the Allen Antique Barn in Allen to see a good representation of antiques each town has to offer.
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Schedule other activities while you are visiting. Hit the links at Raisin Valley Golf Club, visit the Cement Bridges at McCourtie Park, take a walk through Michigan State's Hidden Lake Gardens or take a ride on the Murder Mystery Train in Blissfield.
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Take a coffee break at Stompin' Ground Coffee House in Adrian or the British Pantry Tea Garden and Cafe in Tecumseh. If you are looking for something a little stronger, visit the Pentamere Winery in Tecumseh.
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Plan for your return trip how you will get all of your fabulous new antiques home. Check your airline for luggage limits or be sure that your vehicle can hold all of the treasures you have purchased on your trip.
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Consider staying at a bed and breakfast near Antique Alley. Try the Briar Oaks Inn in Adrian, Bed of Roses B&B in Blissfield or Dewey Lake Manor in Brooklyn.
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Tips & Warnings
Book your hotel well in advance if you are planning to travel during the peak tourist season,
When driving, keep traffic delays due to construction in mind. The summer months are peak road construction times so plan for extra travel time during these months.
Keep luggage weight limits in mind when you are traveling by airplane. Most airlines allow for one carry-on and two checked bags per person. The checked bags cannot exceed 70 pounds. If your bags are heavier, you will be charged.
