SPECIALTY SHOPPING
Antiques
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. mapArms 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. mapTheatre 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.
Art
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. more... mapSara 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. map
Books
Amazon
Shop for all National bestsellers, bargain books, and all fiction and nonfiction titles at incredible prices on Amazon.com.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... mapArise! 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. mapDreamhaven 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. mapIrish 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. mapWild 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. map
Cigar Shops
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. map
Clothing
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. mapGabriela'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. mapJ 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. mapLocal 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. mapNeiman 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... mapSaks 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... mapTessudo
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. map
Day Spas
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. mapJuut 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. mapTom 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.
Department Stores
Tuesday Morning
4440 Drew Avenue South • Minneapolis, MN 55410-1337
612-920-4444
Tuesday Morning is a specializes in upscale closeout merchandise. They sell first-quality, famous designer and name-brand merchandise at discounted prices on an event basis. The 10 major events usually kick off on the first Tuesday of the month. Stores receive new merchandise shipments daily, customers benefit from the constant restocking of closeout merchandise by always having a fresh inventory to shop from at Tuesday Morning. more... map
Electronic Gifts & Gadgets
Litespa, Inc.
106 9th Street • Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-333-3788
Welcome to a revelation for care of the body more... map
Florist
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... map
Furniture
Finishing Touches
2817 Lyndale Avenue • Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-870-6124
Finishing Touches features many styles of furniture, accessories, lighting, textiles, and jewelry. mapPeters Billiards
6150 Lyndale Avenue • Minneapolis, MN 55419
612-866-6433
Peters Billiards is a family owned and operated business. And that's how we treat our customers - like family. more... mapRosenthal 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... map
Garden
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. map
Gift
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. mapAshmont 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. mapBaltic 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. mapBibelot 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. mapBirch 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. mapBob 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. mapCarol'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. mapDavlins' 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. mapEstes 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... mapIngebretsen'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. more... mapKeepsakes 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... mapLuna 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. mapMarshall 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. mapParis 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. mapSister 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. map
Gift Baskets
Gift Basket Delights
763-862-0827
Gift Basket Delights offers personalized gift baskets and candy bouquets for corporate and personal gifting. more...
Gourmet Foods & Sweets
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. mapCreative 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. mapSeward Co-Op
2823 East Franklin Avenue • Minneapolis, MN 55406
612-338-2465
This Cooperative Grocery and Deli is locally supported by enthusiastic members. Stop by and see the wonderful and hard to find selection of meats, seafood, and fresh produce. more... mapTea 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...
Home Improvement
Diamond Lake Hardware
5425 Nicollet Ave • Minneapolis, MN 55419
612-824-8813
What makes Ace Hardware stores special is the people and the local owner. No hunting around cavernous aisles looking for someone to answer your questions. For all your local hardware needs Ace Hardware is the place for you. more... mapFrattallone's Ace Hardware
1804 Nicollet Ave • Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-872-7000
What makes Ace Hardware stores special is the people and the local owner. No hunting around cavernous aisles looking for someone to answer your questions. For all your local hardware needs Ace Hardware is the place for you. more... mapFrattallone's Ace Hardware
3915 E Lake St • Minneapolis, MN 55406
612-238-1100
What makes Ace Hardware stores special is the people and the local owner. No hunting around cavernous aisles looking for someone to answer your questions. For all your local hardware needs Ace Hardware is the place for you. more... mapHudson's Ace Hardware
2900 E 42Nd St • Minneapolis, MN 55406
612-722-8602
What makes Ace Hardware stores special is the people and the local owner. No hunting around cavernous aisles looking for someone to answer your questions. For all your local hardware needs Ace Hardware is the place for you. more... mapNicollet Hardware
3805 Nicollet Avenue • Minneapolis, MN 55409
612-822-3121
What makes Ace Hardware stores special is the people and the local owner. No hunting around cavernous aisles looking for someone to answer your questions. For all your local hardware needs Ace Hardware is the place for you. more... mapNokomis True Value
5155 34th Ave S • Minneapolis, MN 55417-1544
612-722-4322
True Value is your source for hardware and home improvement items. Paints, power tools, and lawn and garden supplies are just some of the thousands of items that can be found to help with your next home project. more... mapRiver Lake True Value Hardware
3605 E Lake St • Minneapolis, MN 55406
612-724-9202
True Value is your source for hardware and home improvement items. Paints, power tools, and lawn and garden supplies are just some of the thousands of items that can be found to help with your next home project. more... mapSettergren Hardware
5405 Penn Ave S • Minneapolis, MN 55419
612-922-6055
What makes Ace Hardware stores special is the people and the local owner. No hunting around cavernous aisles looking for someone to answer your questions. For all your local hardware needs Ace Hardware is the place for you. more... mapWelna Hardware Inc
2438 Bloomington Ave • Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-729-3526
What makes Ace Hardware stores special is the people and the local owner. No hunting around cavernous aisles looking for someone to answer your questions. For all your local hardware needs Ace Hardware is the place for you. more... map
Jewelry
Anita Goudeau Designs
Anita Goudeau Designs creates Christian & Inspirational jewelry including crosses, pendants, earrings, rings and other gift items. Each piece includes the story and scripture that inspired it. These creations are perfect for Baptisms, weddings, Confirmations and graduations. Gift cards are also available.
Kitchen & Dining
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. map
Music
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... mapNorman 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. more... mapSchmitt 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. map
Outdoor Markets
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. map
Recreational Equipment
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. mapBennett's Bikemasters
3540 Dakota Avenue • Minneapolis, MN 55416
952-922-0311
This store offers bike rentals, including tandems and child trailers. mapCampus 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. mapMinnesota 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. mapNokomis Cycle
4553 Bloomington Avenue • Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-721-2959
Nokomis Cycle sells new bicycles, and provides a full line of bike repair services. more... mapSCUBA 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... map
Shopping Area
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. mapCentral 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. mapGaviidae 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... mapMinneapolis 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. map
Sporting Goods
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. more... mapFreddy's Sportswear
1855 Lake Street • Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-722-4079
This sporting wear company features hats, tee-shirts, accessories, and much more. more... mapFreewheel 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. mapNick'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. mapThe Hub Bike Co-op
3020 Minnehaha Ave S • Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-729-0437
The Hub is worker?owned (majority women-owned!) and? worker managed. We run the only cooperatively-owned?bike shops in the Twin Cities. more... mapTwin 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. map
Stationery
Robin Ludwig Design
10352 49th Street Northeast • Minneapolis, MN 55301
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. more... map
Themes
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. mapMrs. 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. mapNorthland 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. mapTea 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... map
Wine, Spirits & Accessories
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. mapLiquor 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. more... map
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