5 great places to kickstart holiday shopping around Ann Arbor

ANN ARBOR, MI — Thanksgiving is over, and it seems like the holiday season is now in full force.

Many people will be spending the next few weekends searching for the perfect gifts. While it may seem like a chaotic time, Ann Arbor has plenty of shops offering a variety of options.

Here are five great places to check out for holiday shopping this season.

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Find unique gifts with the help of Found Gallery in Ann Arbor.

Found is a curated shop located in Ann Arbor’s Kerrytown Market and Shops that features creations from local artists as well as items like jewelry, candles, gifts and home décor.

Found, 415 N. 5th Ave., is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Find it online, on social media or by phone at 734-302-3060.

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You might be able to find the perfect gift for that bookworm in your life at Literati Bookstore.

The store on East Washington Street carries a variety of books to choose from with categories like art, cooking, fiction, true crime, poetry, humor, gardening and crafts and hobbies.

Literati Bookstore, 124 E. Washington St., is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Find the bookstore online, on social media or by phone at 734-585-5567.

16 Hands is another spot to find handcrafted gifts in Ann Arbor.

The gift shop in Ann Arbor’s Kerrytown Market and Shops specializes in selling original artisan-made items for people’s homes, offices and gardens. The store also sells a range of jewelry and fashion accessories.

16 Hands, 407 N. 5th Ave., is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Find it online, on social media or by phone at 734-761-1110.

Bivouac might have you covered if you’re on the hunt for outdoor clothes.

The business at 336 S. State St. offers a wide variety of clothing and gear for both men and women. Customers can find items like jackets, boots, sweaters, sweatshirts and even some camping supplies.

Bivouac is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Find it online, on social media or by phone at 734-761-6207.

Share some University of Michigan pride this upcoming holiday season with The M Den.

The M Den has multiple locations throughout Ann Arbor and is known for being a one stop shop for University of Michigan apparel. The store has clothing and accessories for men, women and children.

The M Den has locations at 315 S. Main St., 656 Briarwood Circle in Briarwood Mall and at 303 S. Main St. on campus. There is also The Victors Collection by The M Den at 307 S. Main St.

Find more information for each location online.

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