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: Based in Traverse City, this company produces over 175 cherry-based items, including Cherry BBQ Sauce , Cherry Salsa , and chocolate-covered cherries. Upper Peninsula Pasties
: Created by a Detroit pharmacist in 1866, this is the oldest ginger ale in the U.S. It is famously aged in oak casks, giving it a distinct vanilla-ginger profile that is rarely found outside the region. Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
: While not a natural stone, Fordite consists of hardened layers of automotive paint overspray from old car factories, polished into "gemstones" that represent Michigan’s industrial history. Iconic Gear and Apparel things you can only buy in michigan
: These syenite rocks are rich in fluorescent sodalite and glow a brilliant orange under UV light. They are primarily found along the shores of Lake Superior.
Michigan-made apparel often focuses on durability and state pride. Cherry Republic : Based in Traverse City, this company produces
: A massive tourism driver, this fudge is handmade on the island using traditional copper kettles and marble slabs.
Michigan offers a range of products that are deeply tied to its geography, history, and local culture. While some larger brands have expanded, many authentic items remain regional staples or are physically unique to the state’s landscape. Signature Flavors and Beverages Go to product viewer dialog for this item
: A staple of mining history, these handheld savory pies are filled with meat, potatoes, and rutabaga. They are ubiquitous in the Upper Peninsula (U.P.) at roadside shops like in St. Ignace.