Animal Shack is your one stop shop for everything pets!  Fish, birds, reptiles, small animals, dogs & cats - no matter what kind of pets you're into Animal Shack has the quality pets and supplies that you need. 

The Mecosta County Council for the Arts, incorporated in 1976 as a non-profit organization, has as its primary goal the enrichment of the quality of life by bringing the Arts, visual, performing and literary, to the community and schools. Other goals include the sponsorship of programs for opportunities in creative expression.

The Powder Room has the largest selection of Avon Beauty Products in town.  Get the same great Avon Beauty Products that you love without the wait of ordering through the catalog.

Looking for great antiques to complete your collection, add a certain style to your home, or just a some great memorabilia from times past?  The Big Rapids Antique Shoppe should be your first stop.  Come in and find some history.   

More than you imagined, for less than you expect!  Big Rapids Furniture has offered the best selection of appliances and furniture in the mid western Michigan area. We work hard to supply our customers with the quality and variety they expect. Visit our showroom to check out our huge selection of floor coverings, furnishings, electronics, appliances and so much more.

                                                                               Blue Cow Cafe offers fine dining with an extensive wine and beer list.  Offering an upscale atmoshpere as well as an open air dining area out front.  The perfect destination to celebrate that special event or just enjoy an excellent meal.  Make sure to check the menu often as it changes based on availability of the finest and freshest ingredients available. 

Featuring the finest in dresses, gowns, and everything in bridal apparel, Eugenia's Bridal should be your first and only stop to dress up your most special of days.  Eugenia's also offers a full selection of tuxedo rental to make sure that he looks just as stunning as her.  Come in today to find the right style for the bride & groom and entire wedding party.

Fairman's Apparel specializes in women's clothing at reasonable prices. Our sizes range from 2-18, in petites and regular. Our clothing lines include Woolrich, Tribal, Multiples, Keren Hart, Willow and many more. We also carry Brighton jewelry and Spanx. Our hours are M-F 10:00am-5:30pm, Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm, closed Sunday. 

Looking for a carpenter with an eye for the finer things in life?  You've found it with Girard Fine Carpentry.   We offer high quality cabinetry, supplies, and materials with clean and professional installation.  Call today and let us design and build your dreams!

Hours: By Appointment

For more than 100 years, JCPenney has been serving American consumers by building our business on timeless values. That is our history. That is our future. Since James Cash Penney opened his first Golden Rule Store in 1902, our goal has been "to serve the public, as nearly as we can, to its complete satisfaction." Here in Big Rapids, JCPenney's has been a cornerstone in the downtown area that fulfills that reputation. Whether you are looking for apparel for yourself or your family, the superb customer service from "smiling faces you know" will make your shopping experienceone you'll want to remember. JCPenney is the nation's largest catalog merchant of general merchandise, and jcpenney.com is one of the largest apparel and home furnishing sites on the Internet, both easily accessed at the Big Rapids' JCPenney store at 125 S. Michigan Ave. It's all inside! JCPenney is a contributor to the JCPenney Afterschool Fund, a charitable organization committed to providing children with high quality after school programs to help them reach their full potential. Since James Cash Penney opened his first Golden Rule Store in 1902, our goal has been "to serve the public, as nearly as we can, to its complete satisfaction." By valuing our customers, associates, communities, investors, products, and services, JCPenney has become one of the most trusted retailers in America.

Living Water Christian Resource Center, Inc. is an independently owned Christian bookstore. Books, Bibles, music, videos, gifts, church and wedding supplies are provided to the customer.

Store Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

Martz and Shapley is the only full service pharmacy located in Downtown Big Rapids. We offer in-town delivery, Carlton Cards and Russell Stovers Candies. We are open Monday - Friday from 9:00 - 7:00 and Saturday 9:00 - 5:00.

Step back in time with a visit to The Old Pioneer Store and Emporium, where you can enjoy the nostalgia of a 1800's ice cream parlor serving caramel corn and host of other confections being made daily in our candy kitchen. You'll love the huge assortment of Kilwins Chocolate our store offers...by the piece or by the pound your chocolate cravings will be satisfied! Our huge gift shop is the peoples choice for the best gift shop in Mecosta County. We have over 3,000 square feet of the finest gifts available. Everything is displayed on antiques from the Big Rapids area. We are open 7 days a week and evenings! We take all major credit cards and gift wrap free!

Patterson's Flowers has been serving the area for over 50 years! We provide fresh flowers from the world''s finest growers, blooming plants from the green houses of West Michigan's premier growers. Patterson's is proud to offer wonderful gifts, cards, balloons, plush animals, fruit and gourmet baskets in our downtown Big Rapids location. We also offer gourmet chocolate and homemade fudge, local delivery and world wide delivery with our FTD and Teleflora partners. Patterson's Flowers, 216 Maple Street, 231-796-8683.

Folk, funk, rock, or country - Quinn's has the gear for you.  Acoustic and electric guitars, drums, sound and dj equipment, lighting and more!  Whether you're getting your first guitar or updating your church's sound system we take time to fire it up and instruct you on every aspect .  Quinn's Music emphasizes a fun, relaxed family atmosphere that is customer service oriented. Any music store can sell products at a good price, but if you don't get educated with today's music scene and technologies you can't make your high-tech equipment work to its full potential.

At Rogers Jewelers, you’ll find the largest selection of bridal and fine diamond jewelry in the area. We also offer a great selection of fine colored stone jewelry, watches, clocks and other giftware. Whatever the occasion, Rogers Jewelers can help you find the perfect piece of jewelry or gift item.  We pride ourselves at being a full-service jewelry store, with on-site jewelry and watch repair. We invite you to visit our store soon! 

Snyder's Market offers the finest in meats and more.  Pork, steaks, brats, or deli style sliced meat.  Come in and choose from the display, have us special order it the way you want it, or have us cater your event.  We also offer a selection of fantastic sandwiches & soup for lunchtime.  Make sure to check the sign out front - if you see your name you get free lunch!

Step into The Sole for good old fashioned service.  We are trained to measure and fit you into our extensive line of comfort shoes.  Some of our shoe lines include Merrell, Dansko, Naot, Naturalizer, S.A.S., Brooks, Ahnu, and Irish Setter.  We also carry a wide variety of  "Life is Good" shirts and caps along with "SmartWool" socks.  Tread downtown to The Sole and experience the quality for yourself.

Vin de Marche features a wide selection of wine, specialty beer, gourmet foods, Caldrea, wine gifts, cards, and art.  If you're looking for a fine wine or gourmet ingredient Vin de Marche has what you need.  Located in the back of Blue Cow Cafe (but feel free to use either entrance).