Is there anything better than a great bargain? We think not! There’s something completely magical about discovering a unique trinket or coming across an unexpected specialty item at a discounted price. Garage sales are the perfect setting for such bargains, and we Michiganders are lucky to host a massive one that stretches on for 180 miles. There’s no telling what you’ll come across!
The US-12 Heritage Trail Garage Sale is an annual event that draws in Michiganders from across the state to peruse, buy, and sell all sorts of items.
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As the largest of its kind in Michigan, the US-12 Heritage Trail Garage Sale is spread across 180 miles. Talk about a serious shopping excursion!
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This amazing trail follows — you guessed it — the US-12 Heritage Route, beginning in New Buffalo and ending in Detroit. There are literally hundreds of stops along the way.
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The event is held over the course of a summer weekend. This year’s sale is slated to take place from August 10th-12th, so mark your calendars now!
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As you make your way along the trail, you’ll stop to check out treasures at a wide variety of venues. From houses to farms to businesses, each locale on the US-12 Heritage Trail Garage Sale has something special to offer.
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Pick up some new-to-you fashion pieces or grab a gently used book. Whether you’re searching for a gift, a few new household items, or simply perusing for fun, you’re sure to be delighted.
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From refurbished furniture to glassware to toys for the kiddos, there’s no telling what you’ll come across during your jaunt along this huge yard sale trail.
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Whether you’re stopping at a family home in Hillsdale or checking out a roadside antique stand in Wayne, it’s nearly impossible to leave this sale empty-handed.
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Of course, you’ll also have the opportunity to chat with vendors and mingle with other shoppers during your journey. Friendly faces and great deals: what’s not to love?
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So, what are you waiting for? Grab a few friends, book a hotel room or two along the way, and start planning for your epic yard sale excursion in the Great Lakes State.
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For more information about the US-12 Heritage Trail Garage Sale, click here. Have you visited this amazing yard sale trail before? What was your most unique or interesting find? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
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