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The 5 Best Thrift Stores in Traverse City, MI

Last updated October 26, 2026 · ranked from 172 Google reviews · How we rank

The five best thrift stores in Traverse City, MI are all within the city itself. Leading the list is penny lane, with a 4.7 Google rating from 67 reviews, followed by Titan Resale Thrift Store at 4.6 from 17 reviews. St Vincent de Paul, Grand Traverse Area ranks third, with a 4.3 rating from 73 reviews—the largest review count among these five entries. Fourth is penny lane 14th, with a 5.0 rating from two reviews. Helping Hand Resale rounds out the list in fifth place, with a 4.2 rating from 13 reviews. These five locations make up the guide to thrift stores in Traverse City, MI.

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Top picks at a glance

  1. 1penny laneThis women-owned shop at 449 E Front St in Traverse City, MI carries clothing for men and women.
  2. 2Titan Resale Thrift StoreTitan Resale Thrift Store holds a 4.6 Google rating across 17 reviews, listed on Google as thrift store.
  3. 3St Vincent de Paul, Grand Traverse AreaSt Vincent de Paul, Grand Traverse Area holds a 4.3 Google rating across 73 reviews, listed on Google as thrift store.
  1. penny lane in Traverse City1

    penny lane

    4.7(67)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 67 reviews (Google rating)

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    This women-owned shop at 449 E Front St in Traverse City, MI carries clothing for men and women. Reviewers highlight distinctive, high-quality finds and a rack-based setup hosting artists and resellers, with one noting weekly inventory changes. Price opinions vary, but the selection draws repeated praise. Saturday hours until 8 p.m. give shoppers extra browsing time.

    • Vintage and contemporary
    • Artist and reseller racks
    • Women-owned shop
    “Great resale shop! My daughters favorite place in TC”
    — Jamie Bell, 2026-07-19 · google

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  2. Titan Resale Thrift Store in Traverse City2

    Titan Resale Thrift Store

    4.6(17)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 17 reviews (Google rating)

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    Titan Resale Thrift Store holds a 4.6 Google rating across 17 reviews, listed on Google as thrift store.

    • Daily restocking
    • Affordable household finds
    • Free parking
    “Well it’s been a year since I was here last. The store has expanded to two rooms. Employee “Tristan” was both helpful & courteous. Prices were affordable and selection was vast. I highly recommend checking this place out!! 😁👍👍🇺🇸”
    — Barnacle Bill, 2026-08-20 · google

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  3. St Vincent de Paul, Grand Traverse Area in Traverse City3

    St Vincent de Paul, Grand Traverse Area

    4.3(73)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 73 reviews (Google rating)

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    St Vincent de Paul, Grand Traverse Area holds a 4.3 Google rating across 73 reviews, listed on Google as thrift store.

    • Shopper-praised reasonable prices
    • Clothing recycling
    • Catholic book shop
    “Just recently find out about this thrift store, they have very reasonable prices.”
    — Geraldine Thomas, 2026-01-25 · google

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  4. penny lane 14th in Traverse City4

    penny lane 14th

    5.0(2)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (Google rating)

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    penny lane 14th holds a 5.0 Google rating across 2 reviews, listed on Google as used clothing store.

    • Vintage and contemporary
    • Rotating clothing selection
    • Free on-site parking

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  5. Helping Hand Resale in Traverse City5

    Helping Hand Resale

    4.2(13)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 13 reviews (Google rating)

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    Helping Hand Resale holds a 4.2 Google rating across 13 reviews, listed on Google as thrift store.

    • Affordable secondhand finds
    • Friendly staff
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    “Very kind & very affordable! Highly recommend stopping by!”
    — Kaitlyn Leiffers, 2025-10-07 · google

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Compare at a glance

Comparison of the best thrift stores in Traverse City, MI
#PlaceGoogle ratingPriceGoogle reviewsNeighborhoodPhoneOpen now
1penny lane4.7(67)4.7 out of 5 from 67 reviews (Google rating)—67—+1231-421-1630—
2Titan Resale Thrift Store4.6(17)4.6 out of 5 from 17 reviews (Google rating)—17—+1231-564-8114—
3St Vincent de Paul, Grand Traverse Area4.3(73)4.3 out of 5 from 73 reviews (Google rating)—73—+1231-947-8466Closed
4penny lane 14th5.0(2)5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (Google rating)—2—+1231-252-3207—
5Helping Hand Resale4.2(13)4.2 out of 5 from 13 reviews (Google rating)—13——Open

Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.

How we ranked this list

Each thrift store is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Traverse City category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.

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thrift stores in Traverse City, MI: common questions

Which stores sell secondhand clothing in Traverse City, MI?
Both penny lane locations focus on used clothing and consignment, including vintage and contemporary pieces. Plato’s Closet at 1780 S Garfield Ave buys and sells trendy secondhand clothing for teens and young adults. Thrift Shop Women’s Resource Center at 1331 W South Airport Rd carries donated clothing and jewelry alongside housewares and toys.
Where can I shop for used furniture and home-improvement items?
Titan Resale Thrift Store at 1030 Hastings St Ste 145 carries gently used furniture, home goods, and electronics. Habitat for Humanity, GTR Restore at 2487 Rice St sells new and slightly used appliances, furniture, housewares, and building materials. Goodwill Northern Michigan at 2279 W South Airport Rd also carries pre-owned furniture and housewares. All three are in Traverse City, MI.
Which thrift and resale shops are open on Sunday?
In Traverse City, MI, both penny lane locations list Sunday hours of noon–4 p.m. Thrift Shop Women’s Resource Center opens 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Goodwill Northern Michigan on W South Airport Rd opens 11 a.m.–6 p.m., and Plato’s Closet opens 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Which shops can I combine along the same road?
On W South Airport Rd in Traverse City, MI, The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center is at 1225, Thrift Shop Women’s Resource Center is at 1331, and Goodwill Northern Michigan is at 2279. On S Garfield Ave, Plato’s Closet is at 1780 and Double Edge Thrift Shop is at 1781. Helping Hand Resale and St Vincent de Paul are at 721 and 1207 Woodmere Ave, respectively.
Which stores offer accessible entrances and free parking?
Titan Resale Thrift Store, penny lane 14th, and Plato’s Closet in Traverse City, MI all list wheelchair-accessible entrances, wheelchair-accessible parking, and free parking lots. Titan and penny lane 14th also list free street parking. Penny lane 14th additionally lists a wheelchair-accessible restroom.

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