Amore Antiques 2008 Second Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303, 763-576-1871, This seven-thousand-eight-hundred-square-foot facility is comprised of two-storys that are filled with a wide assortment of antiques and collectible items, and there are over sixty knowledgeable dealers and specialists to assist customers who are seeking a special item, or would like to know more about a specific item that caught their eye. 

Antiques On Main 212 Main Street, Anoka, MN 55303, Located Just 18 Minutes from Minneapolis, 763-323-3990, This antique store is comprised of two entire floors covering 5,000+ sq. ft., host to over fifty dealers that showcase such disparate varieties of items as nineteenth and twentieth century artworks, glassware, lighting, books, collectibles, military items, vintage costumes, fine jewelry, and much more.  

Antiques Riverwalk 210 Third Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-339-9352, At this antique shop patrons will find several rooms filled with Eighteenth Century paintings, lamps, crystal, trays and decorative accessories; European furniture, large French pieces and English china are also likely to be found. 

Arms and Armor 1101 Stinson Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-331-4946, Arms and Armour carries over one hundred seventy replicas of Medieval and Renaissance style weapons and armour. 

Artique, The 1900 Third Avenue South, Anoka, MN 55303, Located Just 18 Minutes Away, 763-506-0562, This fine shop specializes in a variety of antiques, including antique furniture, collectibles, original art, prints, posters, and quality custom framing services. 

Theatre Antiques 2934 Lyndale Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-822-4884, Theatre Antiques features a retro collection of mid-century treasures, a showcase of swank clothing, Mission furniture, 1930s boudoir sets, cocktail shakers, chandeliers, art deco statues, and more tasteful collectibles.

Yours, Mine and Ours Antiques 2014 Second Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303, Located Just 18 Minutes Away from Minneapolis, 763-422-4959, This beautifully decorated multi-dealer shop features an interesting variety of antique furnishings, collectibles, primitives, glassware, and other treasures, which are spread out over three floors. 

Agape Pictures and Frames 2803 Forty-Second Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-721-9600, This shop specializes in unframed, signed and numbered limited-edition African-American art prints.

Artwork & Portrait Paintings By Mark Sanislo 109 South 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Downtown in the Baker Center on the Skyway Level, 612-245-0022, Mark enjoys painting in traditional classic portraits in oil and pastel. Portrait painting is one of the most rewarding art forms, for it captures the physical likeness as well as the personality and soul of the person, while still creating a wonderful piece of art. With inspiration from His Holiness Pope John Paul II, Mark takes pleasures in painting custom original Religious Art in oils and pastels for homes and churches. Available for both private and corperate commissons.

Sara Thomas Collection 5041 France Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-920-5033, This fine art shop offers a unique selection of fine art, crafts and gifts, as well as providing a display forum for artists from around the world. 

Amazon Bookstore Cooperative 4432 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-821-9630, This cooperative of the internet bookstore giant Aamzon.com, is a full service feminist bookstore that offers a wide selection of books, gifts, music and art by women. more... 

Arise! Bookstore & Resource 2441 Lyndale Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-871-7110, This bookstore carries literature that deals with such subjects as the troubles in Northern Ireland, the struggles in Central and South America, and women's issues.

Cummings Books 318 Fourteenth Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-331-1424, This bookstore is comprised of two basement rooms filled with new, used and rare books, including fictions and Canadian history. 

Dreamhaven Books and Art 1309 Fourth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-379-8924, Dreamhaven Books and Art is a large science fiction bookstore, with an extensive selection of new and used books and many more items including comic books, Japanese anime, kung fu movies and everything related to pop-culture. 

Irish Books and Media Incorporated 1433 Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-871-3505, This unique bookstore is the oldest and largest source of Irish interest and Irish published books in the United States, and features over three thousand titles from which to choose.

Once Upon A Crime 604 26th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-870-3785, This charming bookstore is filled with shelves that are filled with mystery books, signed snapshots by visiting authors, books by local writers, and facsimile first editions. 

Open Book 1011 Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415, 612-215-2572, This stunning bookstore features classes, programs, events, tours, a gift shop and exhibits; the store is also home to The Loft Literary Center and The Minnesota Center for Book Arts. 

Wild Rumpus 2720 43rd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-920-5005, Having been nominated for best bookstore for its kid friendly atmosphere, this bookstore features a wall of picture books, with sections on nature, world religions, creative activities and the arts; in addition many fun and varied activities and events, from workshops to English sword dancing demonstrations, are offered. 

Tobacco Road 831 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-333-1315, This tobacco shop specializes in imported premium cigars, such as Macanudo, Partagas and Cohiba, as well as offering high grade pipe tobaccos and imported pipes. 

Artemis Custom Leather 4300 10th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-823-2340, This clothing store sells fine, custom-made leather art-wear fashions, medieval wear, accessories and art cushions. 

Gabriela's 1404 Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-822-1512, This vintage clothing store offers sweaters, dresses, cowboy boots, mirrors, as well as jewelry that is exemplified by the grandma-era pins and rings. 

J V and Company 555 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-341-2094, This specialty store features women's clothing and accessories, and is located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. 

Local Motion 2813 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-871-8436, Local Motion is a one-of-a-kind women's boutique that features an ever-changing selection of unique women's apparel and fashions. 

Neiman Marcus 505 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-339-2600, This renowned department store features fine women's and men's apparel, home accessories, jewelry, cosmetics and gifts. more... 

Saks Fifth Avenue 655 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-333-7200, Saks Fifth Avenue offers the finest children's, men's, and women's apparel, as well as a host of accessories and other fine items. more... 

Tessudo 1608 Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-821-9200, This fine women's boutique features cutting edge designs from Johnson, French Connection, Anna Sui and Custo; one can expect a colourful, fun, kaleidoscope of bright, lively patterns.

Via's Vintage Wear 2405 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-374-3649, Via's Vintage Wear features such clothing as funky 1950s bowling shirts, natty 1940s tuxes, demure 1960s prom wear, and roaring 1920s wedding gowns, as well as other fine items such as art deco jewelry and slinky beaded purses. 

Cornerstone Bodywork 5422 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55419, 612-821-9119, This fine spa provides traditional and innovative bodywork therapies, including massages, aromatherapy, and movement therapies. 

Juut SalonSpa 2945 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-823-0977, This salon and spa offers bath and beauty products, alternative therapies, massage therapies, facial and body treatments, as well as nail and waxing services. 

Tom Schmidt's Urban Retreat 1609 Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-827-5595, Tom Schmidt's Urban Retreat features a great variety of massages, including algae, mud, hot rocks, salt, or paraffin massages; the spa also sells the best in bath and beauty products, and offers facial and body treatments, waxing services and nail care.

Litespa, Inc. 106 9th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-333-3788, Welcome to a revelation for care of the body more... 

Minneapolis Floral 2420 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55405, 612-377-8080, This full service florist provides many services, including plant rentals and floral arrangements. more... 

Amish Corner 224 East Main Street, Anoka, MN 55303, Only 18 Miles from Minneapolis, 763-712-1350, At this charming store one will discover the wonderful heirloom quality of genuine Amish furniture, as well as country accessories that include dining room, living room and bedroom furniture, braided rugs, quilts, dolls, clocks, pictures and much more. 

Finishing Touches 2817 Lyndale Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-870-6124, Finishing Touches features many styles of furniture, accessories, lighting, textiles, and jewelry. 

Rosenthal Furniture Company 22 Fifth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-332-4363, A family-owned business in Minneapolis since 1895, this fine store offers unique furniture that ranges from contemporary to traditional, with a great variety of styles including animal prints, chenille, and much more. more... 

Bachman's Floral, Gift and Garden Center 6010 Lyndale Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-861-7676, This garden center is stocked with high quality bedding plants, yard tools and decorations; also featured are holiday decorations, such as scarecrows, turkeys made from pinecones and Christmas trees. 

Ancient Traders Market 1113 Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404, 612-870-7555, Ancient Traders Market features American Indian arts, crafts, and foods, as well as fossils and native crafts from the world over. 

Ashmont Engraving 212 Third Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-338-3971, This shop specializes in personalized and engraved gifts for special occasions, including custom glassware, key chains, cigar and golf accessories, keepsake boxes and pocket knives. 

Baltic Imports 207 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-331-3296, This nice little gift shop features exceptional Eastern European and Scandinavian folk arts, including Ukrainian eggs, Slovenian needlework, and Russian woodcrafts. 

Bibelot Shop 4315 Upton Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-925-3175, The Bibelot Shop offers folk art clothing, Frank Lloyd Wright reproduction items, pen and ink sets, beautiful earrings, Christmas ornaments, and 1930s style papier mache Halloween pumpkins. 

Birch Bark Books, Herbs, Native Arts 2115 21st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-374-4023, This Native American cultural shop features native grown foods, such as wild rice and honey, artwork by Native American artists, and an extensive selection of native and regional literature. 

Bob Evans Gifts 8501 Wyoming Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55445, 763-425-2214, One of the largest and most unique gift shops in the Twin Cities area, this store features a large selection of collectibles, including items by Precious Moments, Cherished Teddies, Department 56, Villages, Boyd's Collection, and Harmony Kingdom; home decorations, crystals, candles, and gourmet food items are also offered. 

Carol's Doll House 10761 University Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55434, 763-766-7475, This fine retail store sells dolls that range from antique to modern, bears, miniatures, and gifts; the shop also offers a full service doll hospital, where antique dolls, bears, or a child's favourite toy can be restored. 

Davlins' The Woods 15825 95th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55369, 763-416-9663, Located in a huge log cabin, this store is filled with an eclectic collection of gifts, Northwoods-style rustic furniture, accessories, collectibles, handcrafted kaleidoscopes, Willow Tree Angels, and the Williraye Collection. 

Estes Cards, Collectibles and Gifts 1314 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-333-8700, This gift shop features a great selection of gifts and collectibles, including Worry Boxes, Figurines, Boyds Bears, Precious Moments, Department 56 and Snow Babies. more... 

Heartwarmers On Main 104 Main Street, Anoka, MN 55303, Located Just 18 Minutes from Minneapolis, 763-576-0796, Heartwarmers On Main carries a wide array of irresistible items, including unique cards, soaps, lotions, pictures, heritage lace, Beanie Babies, Demaco Angels, and a selection of unusual jewelry. 

Ingebretsen's 1601 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407, Midtown, 612-729-9333, This Old World style marketplace specializes in fine Scandinavian foods, imported gifts, and needlework items. 

Keepsakes and Promises 927 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-376-0833, This shop offers gifts for all occasions, including parties, baby showers, anniversaries and weddings, while also selling chocolates, mints and almonds. more... 

Luna Vinca 3344 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-823-6178, Luna Vinca is a unique specialty gift shop that sells many gifts and accessories, including Moraccan and Turkish kilims, an unusual array of gift books, star-shaped paper lamps, and features an "Amazing Live Sea Monkey Ocean Zoo," and a European-style flower market. 

Marshall Field's 700 On The Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-375-2724, This historic flagship store offers the city's best shopping, a terrific selection of fine foods and many special events, and concierge services are available.

Mary D's Dolls and Bears and Such 423-43 Third Street, Minneapolis, MN 55369, 763-424-4375, This exciting doll shop features collectible dolls and bears created by the premier national and international artists of today, as well as offering unique furniture, dishes, lamps, and accessories. 

Mildred's 1517 Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-824-3347, Mildred's offers vintage clothes, vintage glass sets, art deco items, and collectibles including items by Lefton, Napco, Relpo Angels, and figurines. 

Paris Flea Market and Belle Epoque 5005 France Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-928-9923, This fine shop features many unique items and gifts, including metal day beds, French couches, chandeliers, shoulder high Eiffel Tower sculptures and Arc de Triomphe greeting cards. 

Patina 5001 Bryant Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-821-9315, This fabulous gift store features such items as books, home and garden accessories, toys, unusual cards and gift wraps, jewelry from local and national artists, and unique seasonal decorations. 

Pure Bliss 211 Main Street, Anoka, MN 55303, 763-323-8160, Pure Bliss is a romantic and enchanting shop, and features mesmerizing bath and body oils, poetic pillows, lingerie, gourmet temptations, love tokens, and much more. 

Sister Fun 1604 Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-672-0263, This gift shop features wonderfully tacky trinkets from the long-lost days of youth, including Sea Monkeys, hula dancer dolls, television-related toys, and many accessories from nostalgic shows, such as "Scooby-Doo" and "Pee-wee's Playhouse."

Urban Outfitters 3006 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-823-1000, Urban Outfitters offers everything a "hipster" could want, including curtains, rugs, jeans, jackets, fashion accessories, lamps, and more; other unique items are an electronic fortune cookie, a Magic Date Ball, and a small hands-free radio. 

Gift Basket Delights 763-862-0827, Gift Basket Delights offers personalized gift baskets and candy bouquets for corporate and personal gifting.

Lassothemoon Gift Baskets Located in Brooklyn Park, 763-537-7777, Lassothemoon Gift Baskets designs affordable and sophisticated gift baskets including custom gift baskets, perfect for personal and business gift giving, with next day courier service to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

A and R Pistachios 32 South 10th Avenue, Suite 214, Hopkins, MN 55343, 952-935-2439, 800-270-9968, Family-owned California pistachio ranch selling pistachios direct to consumer. Orandi Pistachios, an A and R Pistachios brand, are Colossal-sized crunchy treats fit for the kings of Persia. Order gifts from their website and see how this family-run pistachio farm operates. more...

Bill's Imported Foods 721 Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-827-2891, This fine shop offers a great selection of gourmet food items, including real Greek olives, basmati rice, fresh figs, frozen phyllo pastry, authentic Middle Eastern spices, and halva, a pistachio fudge, in several varieties. 

Creative Cakes by Alyssa 5669 Kahler Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55301, Albertville, 763-497-0444, Provides any shape, size, flavor, cake and buttercream frosting while charging only one price for fillings. Set up, delivery, and serving of your cake are available.

Tea Room, The 222 City Center Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-333-6808, The Tea Room features a variety of teas, including herbal, chai, organic, and premium teas, as well as coffees and espresso, and a variety of baked goods, including scones, shortbread and panini's. more...

Kitchen Window 3001 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-824-4417, This specialty shop offers over ten thousand kitchen products, including cookware, cutlery, bake ware, pot racks, electric appliances, and much more. 

Let It Be Records 1001 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-339-7439, Let It Be Records specializes in techno, import rock, pop, classical recordings and many other musical genres.  more... 

Norman Heitz Music 330 East 22nd Street, "Old School Basement, Minneapolis, MN 55404, 612-825-7579, Features a selection of handbells, as well as handbells music and equipment.

Schmitt Music Center 88 10th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-339-4811, This large, full service music retailer sells the best in pianos, digital pianos, organs, band and orchestra instruments, guitars, amplifiers, sheet music and music books. 

Minneapolis Farmers Market 312 Lyndale Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55405, 612-333-1737, Minnesota's largest open-air covered market, the Minneapolis Farmers Market offers a wide selection of Minnesota-grown plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables, as well as a variety of fish, meats, poultry, and honey-baked goods. 

Aarcee Recreation 2910 Lyndale Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55408, 612-827-5746, Aarcee Recreation provides quality outdoor equipment and services, including canoes, cross country skis, and much more. 

Bennett's Bikemasters 3540 Dakota Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55416, 952-922-0311, This store offers bike rentals, including tandems and child trailers. 

Campus Bike Shop 213 Oak Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414, 612-331-3442, This bicycle rental store features adult three-speed, ten-speed, and twelve-speed sports bikes, as well as twenty-one-speed mountain bikes. 

Minnesota Rowing Shells 5915 Russell Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55410, 612-926-2538, This store features rentals, lessons, sales and services of and for rowing equipment, and provides short and long term rentals of the popular Alden Rowing Shell recreational rowing equipment. 

Nokomis Cycle 4553 Bloomington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55407, 612-721-2959, Nokomis Cycle sells new bicycles, and provides a full line of bike repair services. 

SCUBA Dive and Travel 4741 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-823-7210, This full service dive shop rents dry suits, wet suits, BCDs, regulators, lift bags, tanks, weights, and all accessories needed for diving; classes are also available. more... 

Calhoun Square Shopping Center 3001 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55408, 612-824-1240, This unique shopping and entertainment center features sixty restaurants and specialty retailers, including Figlio, Smiling Moose Bar and Grill, Kitchen Window, Bay Street Shoes and Starbucks Coffee. 

Central Mercado 1515 Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-728-5400, This two-story mini-mall features a CD shop, a bakery, a one-hour photo shop, clothing stores, gift stores, and a great food court.

City Center 40 7th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-372-1200, The City Center features three levels of retail and service businesses, and is often described as the "hub" of the downtown work force; a great ambience is created by the beautiful open atrium with a glass ceiling. 

Gaviidae Common 651 Nicollet, Minneapolis, MN 55402, heart of downtown, 612-372-1222, This shopping mall offers more than forty fabulous shops and restaurants, and is located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, with an upscale appeal. Guestservices is open during mall hours only. Anchored by neimans on one end and Saks on the other.  more... 

Minneapolis City Center 40 7th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-372-1200, The Minneapolis City Center offers three levels of stores and specialty shops, as well as the largest food court in the downtown area; some of the featured stores include Marshall's, The Body Shop, B. Dalton, Goodfellow's, and TGI Fridays. 

Cal Surf and Sport 1715 Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-822-6840, This sporting goods shop sells inline skates and blades, snowboards, skateboards and a good selection of sneakers, from Adidas to Vans; inline skate rentals are also available.

Custom Strings Racquet & Sales Repair 5675 Deer Trail West, Shoreview, MN 55126, 651-483-1133, Custom Strings offers sales and full racquet service for racquetball & tennis. Restringing is their primary service, but they also offer a host of other services including replacing worn grips, installing new grommets and putting on new wristlacers. You can be assured that you are getting the best service in town.

Freddy's Sportswear 1855 Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407, 612-722-4079, This sporting wear company features hats, tee-shirts, accessories, and much more. 

Freewheel Bicycle 1812 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-339-2219, Freewheel Bicycle carries a good selection of mountain, road and tandem bikes, and features a "public shop" where one can use the store's racks and tools to fix one’s own bike. 

Nick's Sports World 625 Second Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-731-0412, Nick's Sports World features the largest selection of licensed apparel for professional and college sports teams, including jackets, jerseys, sweatshirts, caps and souvenirs. 

Twin City Tennis Supply Inc. 4747 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-823-9285, This store is the ultimate racquet sport equipment store, and carries a wide variety of racquets and other supplies for tennis, racquetball, squash and badminton, including name brand names such as Wilson, Head and Prince. 

Robin Ludwig Design 10352 49th Street Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 56377, Located in Albertville, Near St. Cloud, 763-420-6171, Robin Ludwig Design specializes in advertising design and web services. They offer top qualty full color business cards, postcards, brochures, letterhead and much more at prices far below the competition. Their full service web services includes website design, hosting and maintenance.  

Angels On Earth 308 Main Street, Anoka, MN 55303, Located Just 18 Minutes from Minneapolis, 763-422-9250, This store specializes in a beautiful, carefully-chosen collection of home accessories and collectibles, with an angelic and inspiring theme. 

Dick Blick Art Materials 2501 26th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55406, 612-721-6421, This shop offers only the finest quality art materials, as well as prompt, friendly customer service, for the beginner or the professional artist. more... 

Dome Souvenirs Plus 910 Third Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-375-9707, Dome Souvenirs Plus specializes in the greatest selection of Minnesota Vikings merchandise in the world, and also carries items for the Minnesota Twins, the Timberwolves, the Wild and the Gophers. 

Eversharp 344 Taft Street Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 55413, 612-379-1300, Eversharp features a large selection of new Wusthof & reconditioned Wusthof knives, Swiss Army knives, Columbia River knives and tools & Buck knives. They also provide professional knife sharpening.

MN Mania 40 7th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-333-5422, This store offers a wonderful selection of unique Minneapolis and Minnesota gift and souvenir items. 

Mrs. B's Dolls 10130 Central Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55434, 763-786-6825, This doll shop carries a large supply of dolls, doll accessories, and doll supplies. 

Northland Native American Products 1113 Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404, 612-872-0390, This unique Native American gallery features original crafts and foods made by native peoples from Minnesota, the Dakotas, Wisconsin, and Canada. 

Tea with Grace 9829 Ilex Street Northwest, Minneapolis, MN 55433-5445, 763-783-1012, China teapots, plates, teacups, serving pieces, table linens, tea sets, teas, scones, and shortbread are just some of the wonderful items that can be found at Tea with Grace. more...

Teener's Theatrical Department Store 1517 Central Ave Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-339-2793, Teener's Theatrical Department Store carries thousands of theatrical, costume and party items, including masks, gloves, mirrored balls, character costumes, Mardi Gras supplies and much more. more... 

France 44 Wines and Spirits 4351 France Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55410, 952-925-3252, This fine store features over ten thousand square feet of choice food and drink from around the world, including interesting microbrews, spirits, wines, gourmet bread, cheese, oils and condiments. 

Liquor Depot 1010 Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-339-4040, This spirits store features a large selection of wines, liquors, spirits, party mixes and malt scotches.