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

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.

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

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.

REASONS TO SHOP METRO DETROIT

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.

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