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Silver Crow: My Favorite Shop in Marquette
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  • KimberlyAnn
  • Updated By KimberlyAnn on October 26, 2006
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  • the Silver Crow - Marquette
    the Silver Crow
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    Shopping is not high on my list of things to do, so often, I do not write tips for shopping. The Silver Crow, however, is one of those shops that carry quality, and unique items. I would say, however, that this shop is more for a woman, or a man who is purchasing a gift for a woman. In the Silver Crow you will find a large selection of silver and other quality jewelry from countries all over the world, scarves, woman’s clothing, soaps, hand creams, crockery, and a variety of items that you may enjoy purchasing as gifts as well as for yourself. You will also find Local works of art such as woodworking, paintings, and sculptures. Much of the clothing is from India or Vietnam and made from woven, silk, and rayon material. One of the brands they carry is called Sacred Threads. Sacred Threads support Vindavan food for Life, which gives free food and medical assistance to poor people in India.

    You won’t find any junk in the Silver Crow. If you are a woman, and enjoy dressing in something that is unique, and often colorful, check out the clothing in the Silver Crow. (See Photo #2 of me wearing a dress I purchased at the Silver Crow) This is also a great place to purchase a gift for someone special, or purchase accessories to your wardrobe.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Address: 201 South Front
  • Phone: 1-906-228-0518
  • Directions: Located in Downtown Marquette on the corner of S. Front and Main
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    Snowbound Books: A great Used Book Store
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  • By yooperprof on February 2, 2003
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  • Books make good friends - Marquette
    Books make good friends
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    Personal attention is the rule here. Ray, Diane, Dana, and Jamie know books. They have an excellent selection of local literature, including rare and signed first editions. They also have a limited selection of new books, and will gladly order anything.

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  • Theme: Books
  • Address: On Third Street, just up from Washington
  • Directions: downtown
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    Thill's Fish House: Fresh fish
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  • Updated By yooperprof on March 23, 2004
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  • That old quonset hut! - Marquette
    That old quonset hut!
    by yooperprof
    You won't find fish any fresher than the Whitefish at Thill's. They've been catching the finest for almost 100 years. This is where local restaurants (like the Vierling) get their supply. Nothing fancy - just good fish. (Locals pronounce the name as "Tills")

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  • Theme: Food and Drink
  • Address: The bottom of Main Street
  • Directions: As close to the Lake as you can get
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    Getz Department Store: For Casual to Dress Clothing
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  • Updated By KimberlyAnn on October 4, 2009
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  • Getz Department Store - Marquette
    Getz Department Store
    by KimberlyAnn
    Getz Department Store is a third generation business, established in Michigamme in 1886, and moving to Marquette in 1900. The store carries women’s, men’s, and teenager’s quality brand name clothing, such as Carhartts, Columbia, David Kahn, and North Face, as well as shoes. As you look at the photo, the light colored section on the left is for men, and the red brick section on the right is for women. On the second story is a Denim Department (see web address below), which is especially popular with teens. In the store you will find clothing from casual to dress, including sports wear such as hiking boots and hiking socks. The women’s department also carries some jewelry. In late summer look for great end of the season sales. When we were there in August of 2006, prices were as much as 70% off on summer wear items. The business is open Monday – Friday from 9:30 to 6:00, Saturday from 9:30 – 5:30, and Sunday from 12:00 – 4:00.

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  • Theme: Department Store
  • Address: 218 South Front St.
  • Phone: 226-3561
  • Directions: On the corner of South Front and East Spring Street in downtown Marquette.
  • Website: http://www.getzs.com/customer/home.php
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    Thill’s Fish House: A Local Commercial Fish Market
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  • By KimberlyAnn on October 25, 2006
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  • Thill's Fish House - Marquette
    Thill's Fish House
    by KimberlyAnn, 1 more photos
    At one time Marquette had thriving commercial fishing businesses. Thills, is the last of these. With two fishing boats docked next to the business (see photo 2), the freshness of Lake Superior fish is the best in town. They even supply fresh fish for the popular downtown restaurant, the Vierling. At Thills you will find fresh lake fish, smoked fish, fish spread, pickled fish, and good quality frozen seafood. Thills is open year round Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 5:30, to 3:00 on Saturday, and is closed on Sundays.

    Thills smokes its own fish, as well as making its own fresh fish spread, and pickled fish. Since neither my husband nor myself care for lake trout, we always purchase the smoked, pickled, or spreads made of whitefish. Many people, however, love the trout, so if you are in the area, give one or both a try.

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  • Theme: Food and Drink
  • Address: 252 E. Main
  • Phone: 1-906-226-9851
  • Directions: Thills is a block south of Washington Street, and just north of the old, historic ore dock.
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    Donckers: Downtown Fudge
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  • By yooperprof on May 14, 2006
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  • ye olde fudgie - Marquette
    ye olde fudgie
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    A downtown landmark, in business now for 80 years. Donckers is a little bit of Mackinac Island for Marquette. Good place to buy gifts with a local connection.

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  • Theme: Food and Drink
  • Address: 137 W. Washington Street, downtown
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    Various Popular Stores: Shopping Along Highway 41
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  • By KimberlyAnn on October 31, 2006
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  • If you drive a short distance north of downtown along Hwy 41, you will find the new development, not as attractive as down town, but full of various popular businesses. Stretched out along the highway you will find fast food restaurants, motels, Wal-Mart, Dunham’s Sports, Harley Davidson, car dealerships, Blockbuster Video, J.C. Penney’s, Pier 1 Imports, Target, Menards, and many other businesses. Unlike the old, traditional downtown, where you can walk the city blocks, poking your head into various shops, this area is developed more for driving from store to store, and parking in each parking lot.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Directions: North of the main down area, stretching along hwy 41.
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    Getz's: Carhartts, Flannels, and Ladies' Clothes
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  • By yooperprof on February 2, 2003
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  • An old-fashioned clothier - Marquette
    An old-fashioned clothier
    by yooperprof
    Getz's clothiers has been in operation since the early 1900s. Local guys get their Carhartt's here; it's a good place to stock up on flannels for deer camp, too. Actually, they have a full line of clothing here - men's, women's and children's. I much prefer to get my "basics" here instead of going up to the generic shopping mall or one of the dull chain stores which line the highway leading out of town.

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  • Theme: Men's Clothes
  • Address: Corner of Front and Spring Street
  • Directions: downtown
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    Farmer Q: Seasonal Greengrocer
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  • By yooperprof on July 18, 2007
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  • "Q" is for Quality?
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    Farmer Q is open seasonally - from early May through the end of October. It features fresh grown produce from farmers in Michigan and northern Wisconsin. Some of the fruits and vegetables are organically grown, but a majority of the items here are "conventional" - which does make them more affordable. Farmer Q has access to some very good suppliers, however, the availability of different crops ebbs and flows with the seasons. One of the pleasures of shopping here is that it's always a surprise - you're never sure what you're going to find.

    The general consensus in town is that the produce here is better than that which you find at the local big grocers, but that occasionally you'll find better selection and pricing at the Saturday Farmer's market at "the Commons". Why is it called Farmer Q? I guess I should ask.

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  • Theme: Food and Drink
  • Address: On Washington Street downtown, between 3rd and 4th
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    Johnsons Sports: Find everything you need for da UP
  • By hotdog22 on June 28, 2005
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  • Johnsons Sports - Marquette
    Johnsons Sports
    by hotdog22
    Johnson’s Sports has served the central Upper Peninsula since 1946. They are passionate about hockey, skiing, tennis, golf, and all team sports. To that end they are specialists in providing the proper footwear and equipment to fill our customer’s needs. Both partners, Rex Elliott and John Thomsen, have served the Marquette community for over 35 years. They are truly a throwback to a time when customer service was a benchmark for quality. Their only concern is for the customer. Stop in and see them to find everything you need to enjoy all 4 seasons in MQT.

    WInter Goods: Skiing, snowboarding, hockey, snowshoe, and XC skiing equipment.

    Summer Goods: Running, Basketball, walking shoes. Tennis, golf, hiking, swimming, inline.

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  • Theme: Sporting Goods
  • Address: 1212 N. Third St. Located a block from the dome
  • Phone: 1-877-226-2062
  • Directions: The Village
  • Website: www.shopjohnsons.com
  • Other Contact: Local # 906-226-2062
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