Shopping in Twin Cities: Insider's Guide
By Citysearch Editors, Twin Cities
Save time and money on your next shopping spree by following our helpful hints for navigating the mall, finding hidden boutiques and sniffing out Twin Cities' best bargains.
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Grand Avenue
Grand Ave, St Paul, MN
Break away from corporate branding with mom and pop shops offering a gamut of goods--from clothing to gourmet food. -
Bay Street Shoes
3001 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Head directly for the sale rack, which features hot brands marked down from 20- to 50-percent every day. -
Uptown Minneapolis
Lake St and Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Young, hip and thoroughly gentrified, this city neighborhood offers great shopping along lively sidewalks. -
50th & France
3925 W 50th St, Edina, MN
From funky to spendy, apparel to gifts, this cool neighborhood area tempts upscale and eclectic shoppers alike. -
Calhoun Square
3001 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Chock full of independent apparel retailers, especially for shabby-chic woman's wear, but also offers photo, watch repair, and eyewear stores.
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Nicollet Mall
Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Amble around the outdoor mall, featuring a summer farmer's market and big-city shopping, that Mary Tyler Moore made famous. -
Mall of America
8100 24th Ave S, Bloomington, MN
Department stores and smaller retail shops pepper this huge complex that boasts eateries, entertainment, and a wedding chapel to boot. -
Macy's
700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN
From a miracle on 34th Street to malls in the 'burbs, this is middle-class America's own department store.
