Why, hello there! Welcome to Nifty Things online!

Always New. Always Nifty.

Why, hello there! Welcome to Nifty Things online!

Always New. Always Nifty.

Welcome to Nifty Things!

Known throughout northern Michigan as the most unique gift shop and jewelry store. With thousands of items in our stores, you’ll always find some nifty thing you’ve never seen before. Stop into one of our three locations to see what makes us so special and unique!

Some of our shiny things!

Capture your love for the Traverse City area with these unique jewelry pieces filled with local area sand that includes Sleeping Bear Dunes, Torch Lake, East Bay, and more!

Shop Shiny Things!

Some of our funny things!

Show of your sense of humor with our snarky oven mitts, mugs, socks, and more!

Shop Funny Things

Some of our pet things!

Dog or cat person? Doesn't matter! We have a little something for either!

Shop Pet Things

Some of our lake things!

Each custom-made clock is laser-cut, hand assembled in northern Michigan and runs on a single AA battery. Any platted lake in the USA can be made for you! Contact us for details!

Shop Lake Things!

All these Nifty Things and more!

Dive into our numerous collections to shop all the things, we promise you will not be disappointed! Or come on in to see even more in person!

Visit Us Today!

With three locations in northern Michigan, you'll always be within reach of a Nifty Things store. Stop into one of our locations to see why we have been voted as the #1 gift stores in northern Michigan.

Traverse City | Alden | Elk Rapids

CALL: 800.405.6909