Downtown Owosso

A Place to Gather

Featured Business

Rooted Merchant, co-owned by Amanda Delk and Chelsea Mishler, opened in October 2023 in a beautifully historic building in Downtown Owosso. The shop specializes in clean, natural products for the mind, body, and spirit, offering wellness items, spiritual tools, and unique gifts.

Known for its warm, inviting atmosphere, Rooted Merchant reflects Amanda and Chelsea’s commitment to creating a space that fosters community connection and holistic wellness. Their thoughtful approach ensures every customer feels valued and supported, making the shop a distinctive and cherished addition to Downtown Owosso.

Be sure to stop in this month and experience the thoughtful products and welcoming environment that make Rooted Merchant such a special part of Downtown Owosso!

Upcoming Event

Indulge your sweet tooth in a chocolate lover’s paradise at the Downtown Owosso Chocolate Walk! Join us on Saturday, April 26th, from 12pm to 4pm for an afternoon of delightful treats and community spirit.

Ticket purchases support Owosso Main Street’s mission of preserving our community’s history and charm. All proceeds contribute to the preservation and transformation of a 1940s film projector from the Lebowsky Center’s movie theater days into a public art piece.

Don’t miss out on this delectable event that combines the love of chocolate with historic preservation and downtown beautification!

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.

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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

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.

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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 promoting historic preservation and drawing both local residents and visitors to our city.