This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Serendipity offers unexpected treasures in downtown shop and related lodgings
Serendipity at 108 W. Michigan Ave blends gourmet coffee, soaps, candles and bath products with custom items like centerpieces and gift baskets led by Kay Mead. The shop features Crabtree and Evelyn toiletries, nautical decor, painted furniture, and two restored upstairs apartments The Townhouse and The Avenue, plus nearby Lakehouse on Lyon Lake offer short and extended stays with amenities, reflecting a mix of Old World charm and New World goods.
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