Most outlet stores offer a substantial savings over department store prices. Plus, if you chance upon a sale, the savings are even greater. Below is a list of the best of Michigan's outlet stores (in random order):
Horizon Outlet Center -- Located in Traverse City, in the northern part of the state, this outlet center makes a nice stop for summer vacationers or winter ski enthusiasts. The center features 20 outlet stores, including Gap Outlet, Old Navy Outlet, Izod, and Oshkosh.
Horizon Outlet Center is open during the winter (January and February) on Monday - Thursday from 10am to 6pm, on Friday and Saturday from 10am to 9pm, and on Sunday from Noon to 6pm. During the rest of the year, the center is open Monday - Saturday from 10am to 9pm and on Sunday from 11am - 6pm.
Horizon Outlet Center, US 31 and 176, Traverse City MI, 231 941-9211
Horizon Outlet Center -- A sister to the Traverse City location, this group of outlet stores is located between Detroit and Toledo Ohio, just across the Michigan state line. The center features 25 outlet stores, including Farberware, Bass shoes, Levi's Outlet, Mikasa, and the Gap Outlet.
Horizon Outlet Center is open during the winter (January and February) on Monday - Thursday from 10am to 6pm, on Friday and Saturday from 10am to 9pm, and on Sunday from Noon to 6pm. During the rest of the year, the center is open Monday - Saturday from 10am to 9pm and on Sunday from 11am to 6pm
Horizon Outlet Center, I-75 at exit 11, Monroe MI, 734-241-4813
Tanger Outlets - Kensington Valley -- Located a half hour from Detroit, E Lansing, and Grand Rapids, this outlet center features 70 outlet stores, including Adidas, Aeropostale, Banana Republic Factory Store, Bombay Outlet, Eddie Bauer, Gap Outlet, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, and Zale's The Diamond Store Outlet.
Tanger Outlets - Kensington Valley is open Monday - Saturday from 10am to 9pm and on Sunday from 11am to 6pm.
Tanger Outlets - Kensington Valley, I-96 at M-59, Howell MI, 517-545-0500, 888 545-0565
Prime Outlets at Birch Run -- Located twenty minutes from Flint and Saginaw and about 2 hours from Detroit, Prime Outlets at Birch Run features 115 outlet stores, including American Eagle Outfitters, Anne Klein, BCBG, Black & Decker, Bombay Outlet, Banana Republic Factory Store, Border's Book Outlet, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Coldwater Creek Outlet, Eddie Bauer Outlet, Fitz & Floyd, Jones NY, Le Creuset, Pottery Barn Furniture Outlet, Reebok, and Timberland.
Prime Outlets at Birch Run is open Monday - Saturday from 10am to 9pm and on Sunday from 11am to 7pm
Prime Outlets at Birch Run, I-75 at exit 136, Birch Run MI, 989 624-4868, 888 901-SHOP
