Eat & Shop

Stroll and Shop

Hillsdale, the county seat, is an eclectic shopping experience where visitors can look for everything from gifts to gadgets, flowers to fashion, and wine to wedding dresses. Beautiful architecture graces historic downtown business districts where traditional and custom needs are met. Throughout the county, your shopping experience will be met with hometown service and a friendly smile.

Travel the Old Sauk Trail through Jonesville and find the oldest Carhart retailer in the nation, stop for a dose of good old-fashioned customer service at the local pharmacy, and shop for home furnishings at one of the many locally owned businesses. Just east of Jonesville, you will find a restored school house nad general store offering Americana and folk art.

Antique shops, a restored village, specialty shops, and antique malls (hosting over 400 dealers) make Allen a paradise for treasure hunters. Allen, the "Antique Capital," draw antique hunters in from afar. Throughout Hillsdale County, antique shops cater to a wide range of interests from books to handicrafts.

In your travels, enjoy unique shops and culinary delights, nestled within the hills and dales. Spend your time selecting fruits, vegetables, and flowers at area greenhouses and roadside farm stands.

Dining Destinations

Treat your taste buds to a magnificent array of cuisine throughout Hillsdale County. From casual to upscale, there is restaurant fare to please your palate. Visitors to the area will find locally owned restaurants, while those wanting a familiar menu will have plenty of options as well. Banquet rooms for company meetings or family gatherings are also available.

American, Italian, Mexican, and Oriental dining selections are in store for you. Some of the best burgers around can be found throughout Hillsdale County. Here's the scoop! Decadent ice cream delights await you at every twist and turn in the county. Taste a tin roof in Reading, try a hot fudge in Hillsdale, sip a shake in Somerset, or enjoy a junior sundae in Jonesville.