Shopping in Romulus

Visitors of all ages can find something to entertain them at My Hobby Place & Toys, where the inventory ranges from toys that foster education and development to hobby supplies for older children and adults. The store stocks products from more than 40 name brands, including Lego Star Wars and dinosaur sets and the Fisher-Price corn-popper push toy that kids must demonstrate mastery of to graduate kindergarten. Baby Einstein's Discovery cards teach toddlers to recognize animals and master basic vocabulary, and art supplies by Crayola and Melissa & Doug stimulate artistic impulses more easily than séances with Michelangelo. The Celestron travel telescope kit fits a telescope, a tripod, and two different eyepieces into a backpack-style carrying case, and the Model T rock tumbler polishes up to 3 pounds of stones using a 115-volt motor and four grades of polishing abrasives. Grownups can play trivia and humor-based board games or wrestle with jigsaw puzzles of Elvis and Marilyn Monroe.

At The Perfect Dress, elegantly clad mannequins are draped in a sea of tuxedos and dresses, which sparkle and catch the light., a formalwear boutique's with multiple locations in Trenton, stocks men's and women's apparel for all types of occasions. The bridal department supplies brides and bridesmaids with elegant gGowns, jewelry, and tiaras wait to adorn brides- to- be and with which to crown the unsuspecting best manthose hunting tiny plastic newlyweds in their natural habitat. Prom collections brim with satin and tulle, and one of The Perfect Dress’sa locations is devoted entirely to tuxedos bolsters handsome appearances. The Perfect DressWith the purr of sewing machines and the gentle rasp of tailors’ chalk in the air, the staff also performs alterations, resizing outfits or repurposing them into formal leotardsmaking subtle adjustments.

The cycle savants behind Town N Country Bikes take pride in their vast collective knowledge of all things velocipede. In addition to carrying a full array of bikes and products from lines such as Specialized, Fuji, Diamondback, Haro, and Redline, they offer upkeep and repair services to keep two-wheeled companions in excellent condition, as well as rent bikes. The staffers help riders of all stripes find their ideal bikes and accessories based on individual experience level and the number of buses they're able to jump over at once.

Town N Country Bikes also caters to wintertime sports. Technicians keep skis and snowboards in gear with waxing services, to let alpine adventurers plummet down slopes at maximum velocity, and edge sharpening, to help them carve deep into the snow, control their speed, and swerve around displaced Bavarian yodelers.

A mom-and-son owned shop, Danny's Flowers & Gifts employs professional florists that arrange eye-catching bouquets from fresh-cut flowers such as blossoming lilies, roses, and tulips. The staff works with customers to craft sprays and arrangements for a variety of occasions, including birthdays, first dates, and exorcising a possessed toaster. Customers can also obtain bouquets crafted by world-renowned design houses, such as stunning white and off-white arrangements by Vera Wang. Danny’s Flowers & Gifts has all its bouquets available in-store, delivers to surrounding areas, and offers shipping through UPS and FedEx. The store also displays assorted Godiva chocolates and gift baskets brimming with fruits and candies, which are a great way to surprise a loved one or to say "I'm sorry about the time I delivered a pony to your office."

The hibernation experts at Mattress & Futon Shoppe help foster deep sleep with cushions from top brands such as Bassett, Sealy, Stearns & Foster, and Corsicana. Well-versed in all forms of sleep habits, the store employees are happy to expound on the finer points of each mattress they keep in stock, which range from traditional innerspring beds to high-tech gel memory-foam mattresses. If your new mattress doesn't feel right or already has a family of monsters sleeping under it, Mattress & Futon Shoppe has a 100-day Don't Worry Sleep Happy comfort warranty, and you can return the unwanted item to one of 13 convenient locations.