Downtown Owosso
A Place to Gather
Upcoming Event
Get hooked on Downtown Owosso this July!
Beginning July 3rd, search for five hidden smallmouth bass in downtown storefront windows, explore local businesses, vote for your favorite Best Dressed Bass, and enter for a chance to win a Downtown Owosso tote bag filled with gift cards, products, and more.
New fish locations are released each Friday in July, giving you a fresh reason to discover something new downtown every week!
Featured Business
AZEE Branding Agency was founded in 2015 by Owosso native Tony Nash with a mission to help great businesses get the attention they deserve.
Located at 116 W. Main Street, Suite 201, AZEE offers branding, web design, graphic design, social media management, photography, video production, podcast production, and marketing strategy services. Their work is rooted in the belief that businesses need more than great products and services—they need people to notice, remember, and connect with their story.
Tony chose Downtown Owosso as the home for AZEE because of his belief that strong downtowns create strong communities. Today, the agency continues to support local businesses and community initiatives while helping organizations throughout the region grow their brands.
Whether through client work, community partnerships, or creative campaigns like Main Street Madness, AZEE remains focused on helping businesses succeed while contributing to the energy and vitality of Downtown Owosso.
How about a day trip?
There’s nothing like a day trip with friends and making new discoveries together. Discover Downtown Owosso for new possibilities.
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.
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Dine
Downtown Owosso serves up flavors for every craving—from fresh hibachi and sushi at Sakura, to cozy breakfast classics at Amy’s Place, to handcrafted drinks and pastries at Foster Coffee Company. Come explore our vibrant dining scene. Your taste buds will thank you.
Shop
Discover one-of-a-kind finds in Downtown Owosso. Browse fashion that celebrates your authentic style at Oak & Ivory Clothing Co., explore curated home décor and gifts at Rustic Owl Furnishing, and uncover Michigan-made treasures at MI Favorite Store. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone special, you’ll find it here.
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
Check out the newly expanded Downtown Commons, where you can join friends to eat and drink in the Social District!
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Our Mission
Owosso Main Street’s Mission is to foster an active and thriving downtown that is the heart of our community by SUPPORTING historic preservation and promoting REDEVELOPMENT, drawing both local residents and visitors to our city.