Featured Business
MI Favorite Store is much more than a place to shop; it's a welcoming atmosphere where the essence of being a good neighbor comes to life. Known for their carefully curated selection of Michigan-made products, vintage candies, and handcrafted goods, this store offers a delightful blend of nostalgia and community spirit.
Having started its journey as a Hallmark store, MI Favorite Store has since evolved through many identities, including The Bake Shop and Apple Tree Lane, but continues to stay true to its roots of personalized service and community engagement. The store’s history is rich with tradition, yet its unique charm comes from embracing new ideas while maintaining strong ties to its past.
By shopping at MI Favorite Store, you’re not only finding the perfect gift or sweet treat, but you’re also investing in the future of the community. Make sure to stop in and experience this downtown treasure!
WE ARE DOWNTOWN OWOSSO.
Visit this historic hometown on the Shiawassee River. We are the place where paths crossed and settlers tamed the frontier. We are where timber became furniture, where rail lines converged, and our connectivity fueled our prosperity. We are the home to one of America’s most popular authors, who in his day, outsold Mark Twain, and left behind his Castle as a monument to writing. We are the home to the inspiration for the Polar Express and our realty fuels the magic of childhood innocence. We are the home to vibrant arts, a reanimated armory, a restored theater, and riverside amphitheater. We are the birthplace of long-living and family-fueled industry, and the launchpad for exciting new businesses. We have local roasted coffee, traditional served teas, popcorn that is still warm, vintage finds, designer threads, and delicious flavors. We are home to the perfect escape. Come discover a day away. Experience the amazing that happens here everyday. Meet the people that add color to our lives. Discover this place we call home, and become a friend in the process. Come explore Downtown Owosso, and feel the warmth of gathering together.
WE ARE DOWNTOWN OWOSSO.
Visit this historic hometown on the Shiawassee River. We are the place where paths crossed and settlers tamed the frontier. We are where timber became furniture, where rail lines converged, and our connectivity fueled our prosperity. We are the home to one of America’s most popular authors, who in his day, outsold Mark Twain, and left behind his Castle as a monument to writing. We are the home to the inspiration for the Polar Express and our realty fuels the magic of childhood innocence. We are the home to vibrant arts, a reanimated armory, a restored theater, and riverside amphitheater. We are the birthplace of long-living and family-fueled industry, and the launchpad for exciting new businesses. We have local roasted coffee, traditional served teas, popcorn that is still warm, vintage finds, designer threads, and delicious flavors. We are home to the perfect escape. Come discover a day away. Experience the amazing that happens here everyday. Meet the people that add color to our lives. Discover this place we call home, and become a friend in the process. Come explore Downtown Owosso, and feel the warmth of gathering together.
Dine
From the best fried chicken in the state to the #1 Tea Room in Michigan, Downtown Owosso has many amazing places to dine. Come visit us! Your palate will thank you.
Shop
In Downtown Owosso, you’ll find unique shops and boutiques with lots of amazing finds. You need it, we have it. We were meant for each other.
Play
Whether you come for one of our local events or a day trip, there’s plenty of fun to be had in Downtown Owosso. From arts, entertainment, and history – we have it all!
Owosso Social District
We're excited to announce the new Downtown Commons, where you can join friends to eat and drink in the Social District.
OUR MISSION
OWOSSO MAIN STREET’S MISSION IS TO FOSTER AN ACTIVE AND THRIVING DOWNTOWN THAT IS THE HEART OF OUR COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND DRAWING BOTH LOCAL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO OUR CITY.