$595,000
St. Ignace, MI 49781
MLS# 26-716
6024 sqft
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Property Description
Own a piece of U.P. history with Curio Fair, a landmark souvenir shop operating for more than 70 years along busy US-2 just west of St. Ignace. This turnkey business includes approx. 4000 sq ft of retail space, a wide variety of inventory, fixtures, furniture & equipment, as well as additional vintage, collectable souvenirs. It sits on 2.78 acres with a large parking area and room to expand. The building incorporates a historic 1891 railroad station and features distinctive birch bark details and a seashell façade. The tower offers beautiful views of the Mackinac Bridge and the Straits of Mackinac, while the full walkout basement provides abundant storage. A rare opportunity to acquire an established income-producing business and recognizable roadside destination.
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Current Price: $595,000
List Date: 2026-07-20
List Price: $595,000
Status: Active
For Sale or Rent: Sale
Property Information
Type: Business
Realtor.com Type: Commercial
Present Use: Retail
Possible Use: Mixed Use
Building SqFt: 5001 - 7500
Age: 50+
# Parking Spaces: 25+
Total SqFt.: 6024
Lot Size: 2.78 Acres
What's Included: Business, Inv, RE
Duplicate: No
Directions and Remarks
Directions: Approx. 3 miles 3est of I-75 on south side of US-2.
Hot Sheet Comment: new
Location Tax and Legal
Area: 68 - St. Ignace Area
Unit #/St #/Space #: 1019
Street Direction Pfx: W
Street Name: U.S. 2
State: MI
Zip Code: 49781
County: MACKINAC
Tax ID: 008-023-043-00
Property Features
Basement: Block; Full Basement; Walkout
Construction: Wood Frame
Exterior Finish: Wood
Cooling: None
Documents on File: Easements; Furn & Fix List; Financials; Inventory; Photographs; Survey; Tax Returns
Drive: Black Top
Extras: Handicap Access; High Traffic Locatn; High Visibility; Highway Access; Restroom; Storage; View
Heating: Propane
Parking: 25 Or More Spaces
Possession: Negotiable
Road Surface: Black Top
Roof: Shingle
Sewer: Septic
Water: Available at Street; Drilled Well
Showing Instructions: 24 Hr Notice
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Supplements
Two additional storage buildings are included on the property, providing even more space for inventory, equipment and seasonal items. The large parking area can accommodate customers, buses, trailers and recreational vehicles. City water is available in the parking area and may be tapped into by a future owner as an alternative to the existing well. The newly surveyed 2.78-acre site provides flexibility to expand the current operation with additional retail space, attractions, outdoor displays or other complementary uses. Curio Fair's distinctive architecture, established identity and highly visible location offer an excellent opportunity to continue a well-known tourism business while developing new revenue streams.
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Legal Description 
Listing Office: RE/MAX NorthStar Realty
Listing Agent: Kristina Thibault
Last Updated: August - 09 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.