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Michigan Holiday Gifts for Five Lake Superior Towns
Before you pick a Michigan gift, think of a place the person brings up on their own. It might be the town they left for work, the waterfront where they took their kids or the stop they’d happily add an hour to the drive for. Our Five-City Vintage Collection puts those places on everyday gifts, with a different Lake Superior sunset and town name for each design.
Here are five picks from the Totally Michigan gift shop, with a reason to choose each one. The shop lets you filter by both town and product if you want to make a different pairing.
Marquette mug for the one who knows the ore dock
The Marquette poster shows the ore dock against a Lake Superior sunset. On the white ceramic mug, the design appears on both sides. It’s an easy pick for a coworker or a friend who talks about Marquette every time a U.P. trip comes up. Add a bag of the coffee they already drink and a card about the last time you walked the harbor together.
Marquette 11 oz mug · $16.99
Munising tote for the friend who always packs a day bag
A natural canvas tote is handy for library books, errands or the snacks somebody always forgets to bring. Choose Munising for the person who starts reminiscing whenever Pictured Rocks comes up. The tote measures 15 by 16 inches, and it’s a straightforward choice when you’re buying for someone whose clothing size you’re unsure of.
Munising canvas tote · $24.99
Houghton crewneck for the person who misses the Keweenaw
The sand-colored Houghton crewneck has the full vintage poster on the front. It’s a good fit for someone who’d rather spend the weekend in the Keweenaw, or a former student who still calls Houghton home. Sizes run S–3XL. The shop’s “See it worn” photo shows how the square artwork sits on the chest, and Printify has the size guide.
Houghton crewneck sweatshirt · from $36.99
Sault Ste. Marie tumbler for the freighter watcher
If they can name the ship before anybody else can read the lettering, choose the Sault Ste. Marie design. The 20-ounce tumbler is made for the person who takes a drink on every drive, even if the drive is just across town. The town name is part of the artwork, which makes it feel specific to the place they love.
Sault Ste. Marie 20 oz tumbler · $42.99
Copper Harbor candle for the person who goes all the way north
The Copper Harbor candle puts the town’s sunset poster on a 9-ounce soy candle. It’s a quiet gift for someone who always wants one more day at the end of the Keweenaw. Choose an available scent on the product page, then add a handwritten note about the stretch of road or the view that made you think of them.
Copper Harbor scented soy candle · $29.99
Shopping under $30?
The mug, tote and candle are each under $30 before shipping and taxes at the prices shown above. Start with the town, then check the options and estimated delivery for your address at checkout. If you’re sending the gift directly, a card mailed separately gives you room to say exactly why you picked that place.