Looking for the perfect Michigan-themed gift ideas for the people on your list in 2021?
We’ve got the ultimate Michigan gifts guide for you. With Michigan gifts made in Michigan and/or sold by local Michigan suppliers, our ultimate list of Michigan gifts has been sorted by gender, age, interest, and theme.
This isn’t just another list of Michigan-made gifts, it’s a carefully curated list of some of the best Michigan gift ideas we could find. And, be sure to check back as we’re updating this guide weekly!
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Michigan Gifts for the Home
While most of our Michigan gift guides have been condensed to 3-5 items per category, we found it difficult to choose so few Michigan-themed gifts for the home. Here are a few of our favorite Michigan home decor gift ideas…
Mackinac Bridge Tile Framed in Original Bridge Grate
Trolls and Yoopers alike will love to display their love of Michigan with an original piece of the Mackinac Bridge framing a handmade tile depicting the iconic Mighty Mac. This is the perfect Michigan gift idea for any home in the Mitten State!
Now through Christmas, when you spend $50 or more in the Little Traverse Tileworks online store, you can get a free Petosky Stone Ornament (retail value $12.95). Simply add the ornament to your cart and enter the code “AWESOMEMITTEN20” when prompted to do so during the checkout process.
Michigan Flour Sack Tea Towels
This handmade tea towel featuring the outline of the state of Michigan is perfect for any kitchen.
Faygo Red Pop Candle
Do you know someone who would love for their whole house to smell like the sweet aroma of Faygo Red? Heart of Michigan has just what they need!
Great Lakes Wooden Topographical Serving Tray
If you have a Great Lakes lover on your Michigan gift list, they will be thrilled to receive this gorgeous, handmade serving tray showcasing the uniqueness of Michigan’s lakes.
Michigan Homesick Candle
There are certain scents that take you back to your childhood or a special moment, and the Michigan Homesick candle is one of those special blends that will have any Michigan lover dreaming of the Mitten State.
Michigan Counties Throw Pillow
Michigan enthusiasts will love decorating their home with this fun throw pillow showcasing Michigan counties.
Michigan Mittens Handmade Michigan Pillow
Michigan pillow features original Michigan Map artwork on the front with authentic Vintage Automotive Upholstery on the back and is 100% made in Michigan.
Hooked on Michigan Decorative Wall Hooks
100% Michigan made steel wall hooks in the shape of the State of Michigan – hang it on the thumb!
Pewabic Michigan Outline Tile
Handcrafted in Detroit, this embossed tile showcasing the outline of Michigan is individually pressed and glazed by Pewabic artists and makes the perfect gift for a Michigan lover on your list!
Great Lakes Birch Wood Tray
Salt Labs is a metro Detroit-area studio designing a line of unique, small-batch home products from collected vintage prints and maps. These reworked and recolored images have become the core motifs for a line of beautiful, carefully crafted objects for modern lives.
Great Lakes Notecards
Want to send a little Michigan to a friend? Grab a pack of these Great Lakes notecards from SnowAndIvy, a Detroit-based crafter. They would look great in a frame, too!
Great Michigan Gifts for Him
If you’re looking for an amazing Michigan gift for your husband, brother, father, son, or boyfriend, our choice of “best Michigan gifts for him” are sure to please!
Ruggedly Refined Gift Box
If your man loves Michigan and all things rugged about this amazing Mitten State, you’ll be sure to win his heart with the Ruggedly Refined gift box from Mitten Crate.
Best Husband Michigan Mug
Is your husband the best husband in Michigan? Tell him with this mug broadcasting his awesomeness to the world!
I’d Rather Be in Michigan Shirt
Does your guy need a new road trip shirt to let everyone know that he would rather be back home in Michigan? Here is the Michigan t-shirt for him you’ve been looking for.
The Daily Wear Detrola 43MM Watch from Shinola
The Daily Wear Detrola features the Argonite 705 movement. This high-accuracy quartz movement, which is hand-assembled in Detroit with Swiss and other imported parts, drives the hours, minutes, seconds, and calendar aperture function with precision. If your guy is a sharp dresser who loves to impress, this is a perfect Michigan gift for him.
Michigan Wooden Cuff Links
We are in love with these wooden cuff links with a laser engraved Michigan design on the durable cherry wood face. These are the perfect Michigan gift idea for the well-dressed man on your gift list!
Unique Michigan Gifts for Her
Looking to give a one-of-a-kind Michigan gift to a woman in your life? Whether you’re shopping for your wife, girlfriend, mother, or sister, our picks for the “ultimate Michigan gifts for her” are sure to win your way into her Michigan-loving heart!
Great Lakes Necklace
Need a simple, yet beautiful, piece of jewelry to remind your girl of her favorite Mitten State? This necklace is a great statement to add to any outfit.
Michigan Wrap Ring
Add this subtle ring to your gift list for the Michigan girl you know who needs
Michigan Earrings
These peninsula earrings are the perfectly unique Michigan gift for her if she loves the Mitten State!
Petoskey Stone Ring
Grab this unique Petoskey stone ring this year your special someone.
Belle Isle Seatbelt Tote
We love this tote bag made from seatbelts in Detroit Michigan. It’s the perfect Michigan-made gift for a busy woman, especially if she loves The Motor City!
Heart in Michigan Necklace
Handmade in Grand Haven Michigan, you have the opportunity to personalize this necklace for the Michigander gal on your list, showcasing her hometown with the position of the heart on the map!
Unique Michigan Gifts for Kids
Don’t forget to pick out a Michigan gift for the kids on your list! We love these sweet Michigan gifts for kids that are perfect for baby showers, birthdays, Christmas, or any occasion!
Bigfoot and the Mitten
Gift this cute Michigan children’s book to the kids on your holiday list, and you’ll give them more than just a fun story – you’ll give them a trip throughout Michigan as they visit iconic destinations and learn more about our great state!
Great Lakes onesie
Have an upcoming baby shower or need a way to show your baby how much you love the Great Lakes? This Great Lakes onesie is the perfect Michigan gift for any new Michigander!
Grown in Michigan onesie
Michigan is the leading grower of fruit in the United States and second only to California in the diversity of agriculture. We pride ourselves in growing some of the best cherries, grapes, apples, asparagus, and other vegetables in the country, and Michigan has over 280 farmers’ markets around the state. This is the perfect gift for a Michigan-grown kiddo!
MI Canvas Painting Kit: Detroit
Express yourself through painting with a unique Detroit Michigan-themed painting canvas kits, featuring original hand-drawn Michigan themed designs. This is a fun Michigan gift for kids ages 6 and up!
Uncle Goose Blocks
These Michigan-made wooden blocks are a great gift for any young kid on your list. Uncle Goose is based in Grand Rapids Michigan and produces classic sets, unique sets, and custom orders of wooden blocks. Any Michigan kid would love playing with this gift idea.
Perfect Michigan-Themed Gift Ideas for the Family
For the kids or the kids at heart, these Michigan-themed gift ideas for the family are sure to bring your family together as you share your love of the Mitten State!
I Love Michigan Puzzle
This puzzle features all of our classic Michigan favorites. It’s the perfect family activity for a snowy Michigan day.
It Happened in Michigan
Get to know more about Michigan with this little book all about the history of this Great State!
Michigan Cornhole
Looking for a new summer game the whole family can partake in? Don’t look any further, because this Michigan cornhole set is all you need!
Picture Rocks Puzzle
An original photograph of an iconic Michigan destination turned into a puzzle, this Michigan-themed gift idea is fun for the whole family.
Michigan Sports Fan Gift Ideas
Whether you’re shopping for a Michigan college sports fan or a professional sports fan in Michigan, there are lots of unique Michigan sports fan gift ideas out there. Here are a few of our favorites…
Ann Arbor Street Map Pint Glasses
Do you know someone who needs a new glass for while they watch the next Michigan game? These pint glasses make you feel right in the action giving you a full map of downtown Ann Arbor!
U of M Three-Piece Grill Set
Grill in style while repping your favorite school. These are the perfect gift idea for Michigan sports fans who love to entertain on game day!
MSU Fight Song and Logo Wall Print
Lovers of the Michigan State Spartans will be proud to display this unique MSU gift idea in their home or office.
Hockey in the Glove Raglan T
The Traverse City-based Hive Five Threads has created a fun twist on Detroit Red Wings hockey with a hockey glove and octopus representing the two peninsulas of Michigan.
UofM Fight Song Wall Decor
This classic victors song sheet music with the U of M logo is great for any alum or fan to show their school spirit.
MSU Three-Piece Grill set
This is the perfect gift for MSU Spartan Fans who love to grill and share their love of Michigan State with friends and family.
Perfect Michigan Gift Ideas for the Outdoors Enthusiast
Michiganders are known for spending lots of time in the great outdoors – and these Michigan gift ideas for the outdoors enthusiast are perfect for anyone who loves to explore nature in our Mitten state!
Stormy Kromer
What began as one man’s solution to losing his hat is now a highly-recognizable, Midwest style that’s popular among Yooper residents. The Stormy Kromer is a perfect surprise for the rugged, outdoorsy type on your list.
Michigan Mittens
Warm winter mittens featuring our signature “maps” of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula printed on one mitten and the Lower Peninsula on the other. Always have a “map” on hand with Michigan Mittens!
MI Michigan Camping Mug
Camping is one of the most common Michigan summer and fall activities. Grab this mug for your next trip to bring a piece of home wherever you go.
Michigan Drink Koozie
Gift these Michigan leather drink koozies to the Michigan lover on your list – perfect for anyone who loves to camp or entertain outdoors!
Michigan Adirondack Chairs
They say Michigan is the comfiest state. Now you can try it out for real in these Adirondack chairs. These chairs are a great addition to any front yard, back deck, or lakeside scene.
Michigan Gifts for the Great Lakes-aholic
While many of our Michigan gift ideas are great for anyone who loves the Great Lakes, but these Great Lakes themed gifts are perfect for the lake-a-holics on your shopping list!
Great Lakes Pride Gift Set
We love the Mitten Crate’s unique Michigan gift boxes, and this Michigan Pride box is perfect for anyone who loves the Michigan lakes.
Michigan Car Decal
Gift your favorite Michigan lakeaholic with a sticker that showcases their love of the Great Lakes!
Michigan Cribbage Board
Does your favorite Michigander love to play games? This Great Lakes cribbage board is a perfect Michigan gift idea for any game-loving Michigander!
Michigan Gifts for the Holidays
Michigan-themed gifts are great for any time of the year, but we’re excited to share some holiday-themed Michigan gifts with you!
Mercury Glass Style Michigan Ornament
Every part of Michigan is a treasure – a treasure you can see hanging on your tree.
State of Michigan Ornament
Home is where the heart is, and when you gift one of these State of Michigan ornaments, you share a piece of your heart with a fellow Michigander – whether in location or in love.
Michigan Care Package
The Michigan Care Package is the perfect way to send a taste of home to a Michigander who is missing the Mitten State.
Michigan Cities Ornament
The perfect Michigan gift idea for the holidays, this lower peninsula Michigan cities ornament would look great on any tree this Christmas!
(P.S. If you find an upper peninsula Michigan cities ornament, let us know!)
Twelve Days Of Xmas in MI Book
Do you know someone who needs a new book for this holiday season? Here’s the perfect gift for any family looking for a Michigan themed holiday book.
I’ll Be Home For Xmas Mug
Share a hot beverage with your favorite Michigan lover this Christmas with these “I’ll Be Home for Christmas in Michigan” mugs – the perfect Michigan gift for any homesick Michigander!
Best Michigan Gifts for Foodies
Do you have a Michigan foodie on your holiday shopping list? There are lots of tasty treats to enjoy that are made in Michigan and produced by local Michigan companies. Here are a few of our favorite Michigan foodie gift ideas…
GR Popcorn Sampler
We love this popcorn sampler from Michigan-based GR Popcorn – it’s the perfect Michigan gift for foodies on your holiday gift list!
Taste of Sanders Gift Basket
This distinctly-Detroit brand packages delicious confections into attractive packaging that’s designed for gift-giving.
Dave’s Sweet Tooth Toffee
Love Toffee? You’ll love gifting this Michigan-made sweet treat. You can choose a one-time gift or sign up for a recurring gift subscription.
Michigan Made Gift Crate
Michigan is a foodie-haven, and this Michigan Made gift crate from GR Popcorn is a delectable assortment of Michigan-made foods that are the perfect gift for the Michigan foodie.
Germack Pistachio & Coffee Co Gift Certificate
A fourth-generation company based in Detroit Michigan, Germack produces delectable nuts and coffees. If you can’t make it to the retail store in the Historic Eastern Market in downtown Detroit, we recommend purchasing a gift certificate to their online store for the Michigan foodie on your gift-giving list.
Gift Ideas for Coffee Lovers in Michigan
More and more local coffee roasters are popping up in Michigan, and we’re loving all the aromas in towns across our great Mitten State! Coffee lovers in Michigan will love receiving a gift of locally-roasted coffee from their favorite Michigan coffee roasters, and these are a few we recommend…
Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Co Bundle
Locally roasted coffee in Detroit makes a great gift for a Michigan coffee lover.
Mapcap Coffee Subscription
Give a gift that keeps on giving – a subscription to a local Grand Rapids Michigan coffee roaster.
Cherry Cheer Gift Box
Spread some cheer and show how big your heart is with this huge assortment of Cherry Republic goodies! Comes packaged in a gift box with pine cone, birch bark, greens, and a card.
Michigan Gifts Ideas for Beer & Wine Lovers
Perhaps the individual you’re looking for the best Michigan gift idea for likes something a bit stronger than coffee in his/her cup. These Michigan gift ideas for beer and wine lovers are sure to make him/her smile!
Michigan Wine Tumbler
If the Michigan lover on your holiday gift list is a wine lover, they’ll know that Michigan is home to some amazing wineries and vineyards, and this Michigan wine tumbler is sure to put a smile on their face!
Lower Penisula Bottle Opener
Michigan trolls will enjoy receiving this Michigan Lower Peninsula bottle opener – the perfect gift for Michigan beer lovers!
Michigan Beer Cap Map
Do you have a Michigan beer enthusiast on your holiday gift list? We love this Michigan Beer Cap Map as a Michigan gift idea for beer lovers!
Petosky Stone Wine Stopper
Wine drinkers will love receiving this Petosky Stone wine stopper – a perfect Michigan gift idea for the holidays!
Michigan Wine Charms
Easily identify your wine glass with one of these Michigan wine charms – the perfect Michigan-loving hostess gift!
Best Michigan Gifts for Detroit Lovers
There’s a special kind of love people have for the city of Detroit, and a list of the ultimate Michigan gifts wouldn’t be complete without a section dedicated to the best Michigan gifts for Detroit lovers!
Map of Detroit Wall Art
We love this unique Detroit street art poster – the perfect Michigan gift for a Detroit lover on your holiday gift list.
Detroit Coordinates Wall Sign
Have a Detroit-lover on your holiday gift list? Gift this Detroit wall art with the city’s coordinates displayed!
Retro T-Shirt
Retro t-shirts are all the rage, and Detroit-lovers will be eager to wear this retro Detroit t-shirt highlighting the 313.
Detroit Pizza Pan
Do you know someone who can’t get enough of Detroit-style pizza? Get them this pizza pan that will bring infinite pizza nights right at home.
Detroit Trucker Hat
This “DET” trucker hat is the perfect Michigan gift for the Detroit lover on your gifting list.
Detroit City Skyline Wall Hanging
What a unique and fun piece of wall art showcasing the skyline of Detroit – perfect for gifting to the person on your holiday shopping list who loves Detroit!
Even More Michigan Gift Ideas
Our goal with this list of Michigan gift ideas wasn’t to be the most complete list of Michigan-themed gifts you could find. We just wanted to showcase some of the more unique Michigan gifts for the people on your shopping list who LOVE our Mitten State. Be sure to browse some of our other Michigan gift ideas lists here on Awesome Mitten:
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- Michigan Experience Gifts in Lansing
- Michigan Made Gift Guide
- Michigan Gifts for Outdoors Enthusiasts
- Michigan Sports Fan Gift Guide
- Ultimate Made-in-Michigan Gift Guide
- Michigan Foodies Gift Guide
- Michigan Beer Gift Guide
- Best Upper Peninsula Gifts in Michigan
- Michigan Wine Lover Gift Ideas
- Michigan Gift Ideas for Music Lovers
- Michigan Made Gift Ideas for the Fashionista
- Michigan Made Gift Ideas for Foodies
- Michigan Made Gift Ideas for Beer Lovers
- Best Gifts that are Made in Michigan
