Carriagetown Antique Center

If you like antiques check out Carriagetown Antique Center in Flint. It's in a two story old Art-Deco Warehouse. You'll browse two levels of antique furniture, dishes, vintage clothing, jewelry, period lighting, pottery, silver and my favorite tea sets. There is so much to see you will not be able to take it all in on your first glance around the store. You'll want to visit the store often because there are new items arriving everyday. They are even willing to make deals, so if you see something you like make an offer.


Carriagetown Antique Center is located at 503 GARLAND ST. FLINT MI.
The phone number is 810-238-1444.
Store hours are Monday - Sunday 11AM to 5PM.

If you get hungry after all your shopping there is a deli on site. It's called Hoffman's Deco Deli and Cafe!!! Choose from any of their gourmet style sandwiches or soups. You can also get a cup of coffee and one of their delicious baked goods. They serve breakfast too.

The owner of Carriagetown Antiques also does estate sales. You're sure to find just what you're looking for at an estate sale. You may even find something you didn't know you needed. For information on the estate sales call(810) 238-1444

Flint Farmers Market

Flint has a large farmers market. It is open year round. During the summer it is open May-Oct on Tues and Thurs from 8am-5pm on Sat 7am-5pm. During the winter
Nov-April on Tues and Thurs from 9am-5pm and on Sat 8am-5pm. The market is filled with unique vendors that offer hand made gifts, produce, fruit, wine, cheese, baked goods, meats and a restaurant. We ate at Charlie's Smokin Bar-B-Q. He has a huge smoke pit set up outside at the market. They have great bar-b-q. It's lip smacking good just but remember to bring lots of napkins to clean up with after you eat the messy, but delicious bar-b-q.

You can visit Charlie's website at charliessmokinbbq.com You'll want to get to Charlie's early because he may sell out and you wouldn't want to miss out on his great food.

Michael Conrad restores and sells Steamer Trunks. He sells his restored trunks at the market. The trailer that he hauls the trunks in is shaped like a Steamer Trunk. He does good work, so if you have a trunk that needs restored or know someone who does call Michael at 810-715-0222.

My husband ate a huge elephant ear from one of the bakeries at the market. The elephant ear was as big as a dinner plate. It was so good he ate the whole thing. They make fresh donuts on site. Stop by and check out their booth.


The farmers market is located at 420 Boulevard Drive Flint, MI
For information on the market you may call Dick Ramsdell at 810-232-1399

Garfield Inn Bed and Breakfast

The Garfield Inn located in Port Austin Michigan is an interesting place. President Garfield was a frequent guest in this house back in the 1860s. The house was owned by his longtime friend Charles Learned and his wife Maria who purchased the house in 1857.



Garfield became smitten with Learned's wife Maria and it is rumored that Garfiled had an affair with Maria. Maria Learned died in the home from tuberculosis.
That may be the reason the sign says Food and "Spirits". On our stay we didn't experience any "Spirits" or at least we thought. The bottom portion of the Inn is a restaurant and the guest rooms are on the second and third floor. After the restaurant closes the first floor is locked and you can only get into the guest rooms. The owners of the Inn do not stay in the home at night. We were told that there would be another guest staying in the Inn that night also. At least we wouldn't be the only guests in the Inn.







We had a great nights sleep, but we did hear the footsteps of the other couple during the night. We know it was the other couple because the restaurant had closed and all the employees left. We stayed in 'the Learned Room' it was very spacious. It was decorated in Victorian style. The bathroom had a claw foot bathtub-shower combination. There was a window seat that overlooked the beautiful gardens. The room even came with a complimentary bottle of wine.



















The next morning we went down for breakfast. We took our breakfast out to the garden area and enjoyed the beauty. We asked if the other guests had eaten. The attendant said the other guest canceled their reservation. I told the attendant that we heard footsteps in the middle of the night and we thought it was the other guest. She told us that the Inn was rumored to be haunted. There have been reports of other strange happenings in the Inn. Maybe that's why the sign says "Spirits". A little play on the words for humor. We were a bit shaken because we were the only ones in the Inn and then to hear footsteps. Would I recommend the Inn...definitely. You'll have a interesting story to tell.







8544 Lake Street
P.O. Box 291
Pt. Austin, MI 48467

800-373-5254
989-738-5254



http://www.thegarfieldinn.com/

Manor House Bed and Breakfast

We stayed at the Manor House bed and breakfast. It is a luxury beachfront inn. It's located in Oscoda Michigan. If you want a romantic getaway this is the place for you. The rooms have jacuzzi tubs so you can soak away all the tension of everyday life. You can enjoy a relaxing get away. The rooms are beautifully decorated. Each morning your breakfast is served in your room. You choose what you would like from their breakfast menu and what time you would like it served and it will be waiting for you at your door when you get up.
There is an outdoor deck facing Lake Huron where you can sit and enjoy the beauty or read a good book. You can take a walk along the beach. It is a semi private beach so you may be the only one on the beach. What could be better than that.
Call to make your reservation for a romantic escape, an anniversary celebration or a birthday gift for your loved one. You won't be disappointed.

Manor House Bed and Breakfast
399 N. US 23
Oscoda, MI 48750
(989) 739-1977


http://www.anighttorememberbandb.com/Rates.html

A Night To Remember Bed and Breakfast

Do you enjoy staying at Bed and Breakfasts? If you do this is one you won't want to miss. It is called "A Night To Remember" It's in Lexington Michigan. It is a beautiful Victorian inn. Nadine, the inn keeper, is a gracious host, she makes you feel welcome and as if she has known you forever.
The inn is elegant and filled with antiques. There is a theme to each room and it is decorated accordingly. The beds are comfortable they have pillow top mattresses, quality linens and down comforters.
You can enjoy a quiet moment sitting or walking in the beautiful outdoor gardens.
In the morning you will be served a buffet style breakfast in the main dining room. The table service is a set from Nadine's grandmother. The china is white with thick gold trimming. The food Nadine prepares is delicious. You will definitely want seconds.
On site there is a gift shop, antique store, ice cream parlor and a garden store. There is so much you can enjoy at this inn or you can sit back relax and do nothing at all.

A Night To Remember
5712 Main St.
Lexington, MI 48450
(810) 359-7134