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Chicago to the Lake Michigan Shore
Leave Chicago for Michigan's southwest corner, then follow the lakeshore up to Grand Haven and Muskegon before finishing in Grand Rapids.
Route: Chicago → Benton Harbor → Grand Haven → Muskegon → Grand Rapids · 12 record stores across 5 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: Pilsen and the Loop
606 Records
A bright, well-kept new and used shop with plenty of bargain bins and an owner who knows a wide range of genres.
Tip: Closed Mondays. Pilsen and Little Village are a good neighbourhood to wander for food between shops.
1808 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pinwheel Records
A small, cheerful Pilsen shop stocking current releases alongside original pressings of alternative and indie favourites.
Tip: A short walk from 606 Records, so pair them. Monday hours are shorter, 12 to 4pm.
1459 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Reckless Records
Chicago institution for trade-ins with a tight, well-organized selection.
Tip: They buy and trade on the spot — bring records you're ready to part with.
33 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Stop 2: Southwest Michigan Lakeshore
Rumor Records
Niles shop with a very large amount of records, plus audio gear and some new old stock.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday; first Michigan stop from Chicago.
216 E Main St, Niles, MI 49120
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday Closed Phaseshifter Records
Benton Harbor shop in the Arts District with vinyl, CDs and cassettes and occasional live music.
Tip: Walkable to restaurants and a brewery in the Arts District.
198 Water St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Phoenix Records & Boutique
South Haven shop with used and new vinyl and sections for jazz, blues, country and folk, and comedy.
Tip: Open daily, which suits a lakeshore day trip.
330 Kalamazoo St, South Haven, MI 49090
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Stop 3: Grand Haven
Off The Record
Record shop and coffee bar in downtown Grand Haven, with vinyl, CDs and cassettes up front and espresso in the back.
Tip: Opens at 8 AM, so it doubles as a morning coffee stop.
1114 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stop 4: Muskegon
Third Coast Vinyl
Downtown Muskegon shop with a large stock of new and sealed records, strong on heavy music and soundtracks, and a Record Store Day following.
Tip: Closed Mondays; Record Store Day is busy here.
1119 3rd St, Muskegon, MI 49441
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Stop 5: Grand Rapids Vinyl Day
Rev. Charles' Dodds Record Shop
A tiny, packed treasure-hunt shop with vinyl floor to ceiling plus 45s, cassettes, VHS and 8-tracks at bargain prices.
Tip: Open Saturdays only, noon to 5pm. Bring patience; stock is not strictly organised.
808 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday Closed Saturday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed Vertigo Music
A very large downtown Grand Rapids shop with a deep catalogue of vinyl and CDs, strong in metal, and a welcoming greeting for every visitor.
Tip: Staff can special-order what they lack. Open until 8pm most days.
129 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Vinyl Alchemy
A newer, cosy Eastown shop that buys, sells and trades vinyl and CDs, with new music, ephemera and record players.
Tip: Owner will set aside record store day or hard-to-find items if you message ahead.
1505 Wealthy St SE Ste 1507, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Corner Record Shop
A large Grandville record store with a deep stock of new and used vinyl and CDs, plus hi-fi equipment and turntable repair.
Tip: Closed Sundays. It is about 5 miles southwest of downtown Grand Rapids.
2982 28th St SW, Grandville, MI 49418
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday Closed
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.