Shopping & Lodging

Hillsdale County has an eclectic assortment of shopping options, offering everything from fine men and women’s clothing to antiques to gear for the outdoor enthusiast. From everyday fare like pizza, burgers, and ice cream to traditional home-style cooking and even fine dining and ethnic food, you’ll find culinary treasures throughout the county.

The City of Hillsdale , as the most populous community, has the largest range of shopping and dining establishments in the county, some family owned and operated for generations. The commercial strip between Hillsdale and Jonesville provides many shopping and dining options. A trip to Downtown Hillsdale reveals unique women’s clothing and accessories; locally-handcrafted gifts and art; vintage clothing and furniture; fine jewelry; retail and custom furniture; housewares; and an impressive hardware store. From May through October, choose locallygrown and produced veggies, fruits, baked goods, and more at the farmers market on the Courthouse Square. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Hillsdale doesn’t disappoint with its mix of pizzerias, coffee shops, pubs and taverns, ice cream shops, family-style diners, fast food, and full-service eateries.

In the City of Jonesville , check out the men’s and women’s wear at Powers Clothing, family-owned, since 1892 and established as the world’s oldest Carhartt dealer. There are also shops with unique gift and home decor items. Stop at the old school house just outside of town that houses Bretty’s, featuring folk art and Americana-style collectibles, gifts, artwork, and more. Enjoy an evening of upscale dining or authentic barbeque in Downtown Jonesville, sip homemade root beer at the drive-in restaurant; have lunch, dinner, and drinks in an old brick home; or try an unusual ice cream treat. Visit the bakery that’s locally famous for their delicious creations.

Browse through the collectibles shops in Downtown Reading, then stay for a beer and burger at the local tavern. Purchase a variety of outdoor gear, stop in at the hardware store, or tame your hunger with a homecooked meal at the diner in Downtown Litchfield

Along the Old Sauk Trail, Allen bills itself as “The Antique Capital of the World” with over 100,000 square feet of antiques. The smaller communities of Camden , Montgomery , Pittsford and Waldron all have local eateries that add to the local flavor.

Visitors to Hillsdale County can choose among a variety of lodging options from traditional hotels and motels to quaint bed and breakfasts and deluxe to rustic style camping. Several properties have conference, retreat, and private party facilities available.