Shop Detroit hero largeShop Detroit hero mediumShop Detroit hero small

A SHOPPING GETAWAY
LIKE NO OTHER

Specialty boutiques. Iconic retailers. Mega outlet centers. Shopping in and around Detroit is unique and plentiful. So, bring your walking shoes and make the short trip to shopping nirvana.

SHOPPING CENTERS AND MALLS

Great Lakes Crossing Shopping Mall

Explore these shopping destinations you’ll find across the metro Detroit area.

GREAT LAKES CROSSING OUTLETS

Get deals galore and explore nearly 185 shopping, dining and entertainment options.

THE MALL AT PARTRIDGE CREEK

This open-air shopping center offers distinctive stores and unique amenities including an outdoor fireplace. Dogs welcome.

FAIRLANE TOWN CENTER

More than 160 reasons to shop, with national retailers, a movie theater and eateries.

LAKESIDE MALL

Two levels of Macomb county’s best shopping from national retailers to stylish boutiques.

TWELVE OAKS MALL

With nearly 200 stores and restaurants, it’s metro Detroit’s premier family shopping destination.

SOMERSET COLLECTION

Lose yourself in this exceptional collection of upscale, luxury stores and delicious cuisine.

Front of shopping mall

SHOPPING IN THE CITY

Detroit’s independent retailers offer brands and products as diverse as our people. In fact, support for BIPOC-owned businesses in the city continues to grow with resource systems, grants, and of course, shoppers supporting the people who make our city so great.

LIVERNOIS AVENUE OF FASHION

This bustling strip is one of the largest shopping districts of Black-owned businesses in the country and home to fashion designers, service providers and unique restaurants.

DOWNTOWN DETROIT

The Woodward Avenue corridor bustles with both unique Detroit brands and big-name retailers.

MIDTOWN DETROIT

From one-of-a-kind gifts to great finds, Midtown Detroit offers a diverse mix of bookstores, boutiques, leather goods, and specialty stores.

WALKABLE METRO AREA DOWNTOWNS

Birmingham shopping

Metro Detroit offers delightful downtown shopping districts, each with their individual charm and shops.

BIRMINGHAM PRINCIPAL SHOPPING DISTRICT

Browse a diverse collection of fashion boutiques, restaurants, gift shops, jewelers, art galleries and antique shops.

DOWNTOWN FERNDALE

This diverse community offers shopping, entertainment, restaurants and The Rust Belt Market, home to 40+ independent small businesses.

DOWNTOWN NORTHVILLE

A delightful mix of locally owned shops, antique dealers and restaurants.

DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER

It’s the perfect mix of historic and hip, with distinctive shops, art galleries, restaurants, and abundant green space.

DOWNTOWN ROYAL OAK

Come for the shopping — an eclectic selection of independent boutiques — and stay for the great restaurants and happening nightlife.

THE VILLAGE DOWNTOWN GROSSE POINTE

Enjoy a casual and unique shopping experience as you stroll a diverse selection of stores at a relaxed pace.

People walking in downtown Ferndale Michigan

REASONS TO SHOP METRO DETROIT

Reasons to Shop

The stores and mall options, hotels, restaurants and things to do are just the beginning …

WE’RE SO CLOSE

Detroit is just a four-hour drive from Toronto and offers crossings at Sarnia and Windsor.

LOWER SALES TAX

Detroit’s 6 percent sales tax is lower than the rate in Buffalo, New York (8.75 percent), making the Detroit area a less expensive shopping destination.

DUTY-FREE EXEMPTIONS

Spend 24 hours or more in the Detroit area and get better duty-free and Canadian tax exemptions on purchased goods: $200 for 24 hours and $800 for 48 hours.

ONE-OF-A-KIND SHOPPING IN A ONE-OF-A-KIND CITY

We can’t wait for you to fill your shopping bags and experience Detroit’s unique vibe along with everything else that makes our area so vibrant.

People shopping at outdoor Partridge Creek mall

MORE TO PLAN YOUR SHOPPING GETAWAY