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Jackson from 1st - 5th Street
Anoka, MN
Website: www.anokaareachamber.com
Enjoy a day of shopping and dining in the historic river city of Anoka. Anoka features many antiques, gift and specialty shops plus a variety of restaurants. It is also the home to Lyric Arts Main Street Stage.
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398 Northtown Drive
Blaine, MN
Website: www.northtown-mall.com
Established in 1972, Northtown Mall is the Twin Cities’ seventh enclosed mall. The mall’s anchors are Kohl’s, Bank’s, HomePlace and Best Buy.
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The Northwest corner of Hwy. 10 & Round Lake Blvd.,
Coon Rapids, MN
Website: www.hjdevelopment.com
Includes Wal-Mart, Cub Foods, Blockbuster, EmbroidMe, Evenson’s Hallmark, Fashion Bug, GNC, Great Clips, Karrin’s Concept Salon, Leeann Chin, Mattress Giant, Metro Dentalcare, Papa John’s Pizza, Payless Shoes, Pilgrim Dry Cleaners, Plato’s Closet, Radio Shack, Ritz Camera, The UPS Store, and more!!!
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Chanassen is host to several shopping options located within the heart of the downtown business district. Shops range from grocery store chains to speciality independently owned retailers.
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Enjoy beautiful lake Waconia and wander through our shops as you enjoy our small town hospitality. Favorite shops you will enjoy are Jim Gilbert’s Wild Bird Store, Clearwater clothing, Kitchen Sync, Waconia Bay Antiques, Blue Nest gifts and Heavenly Patchwork Quilt Shop.
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Co. Rd. 42 and Cedar Avenue
Apple Valley, MN
Downtown Apple Valley with over 100 stores and over 50 restaurants, a county hub.
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Concord & Cahil/Broderick Buchanan Trail
Inver Grove Heights, MN
This development is anchored by Wal-Mart with many other small centers in close proximity. Other businesses include, Rainbow, Subway, Ruby Tuesday, Dunn Brothers, Wahlgreens, plus many more.
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Highways 35W and 35E at County Road 42
Website: www.burnsvillecenter.com
Twenty minutes south of the Twin Cities, families congregate in and around Burnsville Center. The center houses Macy’s, Sears and JCPenney as well as dozens of national shops. Ten smaller malls surround Burnsville Center. There, you’ll find major retailers like Sport Authority and Circuit City giving shoppers unparalleled selection. Burnsville also has affordable family eateries.
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In addition to a number of local neighborhood shopping centers, Eagan has the Town Centre and Promenade shopping areas in the northern part of town as well as the Cliff Lake Center in the southern area, featuring major grocery stores, clothing and gift shops, discount retailers and restaurants to meet newly all tastes.
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Hwy. 61 South on Mainstreet
Hastings
Website: www.hastingsmn.org/shopdine.htm
Only 20 minutes from downtown St. Paul, enjoy the splendor of the Mississippi River while shopping for antiques or browsing one of the many unique shops.
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Bishop Ave and Blaine Ave off of Upper 55th
Inver Grove Heights
An Assortment of Restaurants and shops including, Applebee’s, Outback Steak House, Majors, Showplace 16 theater and much more.
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South Robert Street
West Saint Paul, MN
Website: www.ndcchambers.com
Located five minutes from downtown St. Paul, West Saint Paul’s retail area encompasses both sides of South Robert Street from Annapolis to Highways 110/494, including many retailers and service providers as well as a lot of restaurants.
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Hwy 61 S. and 50
Red Wing, MN
Website: www.redwingchamber.com/profile.html
Red Wing provides many places to browse and buy, including Al’s Antique Mall, Historic Pottery Place Mall, Red Wing Pottery Salesroom, Riverfront Centre, St. James Hotel Shopping Court and Red Wing Mall.
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West 50th Street and France Avenue South
Edina, MN
Website: www.50thandfrance.com
The southern suburb of Edina has a wonderful self-contained downtown. There, shoppers find a charming neighborhood of fine clothiers, gift shops, restaurants, a movie theater and a number of art galleries.
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Between 6th and 7th Streets on Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
Website: www.minneapolischamber.org
Block E, which is located across Hennepin Avenue from the City Center. Block E features a Gameworks arcade; Marriot hotel; 17-screen movie theater; Borders bookstore; Starbucks coffee shop; and Hard Rock Cafe and Applebee’s restaurants.
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Hwys. 100 & 152
Brooklyn Center, MN
Website: www.brookdaleshoppingcenter.com
Only 10 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, Brookdale Center offers 75 retail shops, including Macy’s, Kohl’s, Sears, Barnes & noble and Steve & Barry’s University Sportswear.
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Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
Website: www.calhounsquare.com
Don’t miss Minneapolis’ Uptown area for local color and a brush with the hippest urban dwellers near the city’s popular chain of lakes. To find it, go south from downtown Minneapolis along Hennepin Avenue to Lake Street. At the corner is Calhoun Square, a beautifully renovated shopping center with fashion-forward retailers. They can outfit you for a night at a dance club or for a laid-back afternoon at a cyber-cafe. Across from Calhoun Square is a two-story Gap store, and an equally impressive Urban Outfitters. Walk down Lake Street to visit Pier 1 Imports. Then, take in an art film at the nearby Lagoon or Uptown Theaters.
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Sixth Street and Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
Website: www.33south6thst.com
City Center was one of downtown Minneapolis’ first enclosed shopping centers. It includes four levels of national retailers such as Sam Goody, the Body Shop and Marshall’s. The food court, which is located on the top level, includes McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Dairy Queen, S’barro and Karmelkorn. There are also three sit-down restaurants on the first level.
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Hwy. 494 and Hwys. 212 and 169 South
Eden Prairie, MN
Website: www.edenprairiecenter.com
After extensive renovations, Eden Prairie Center offers a children’s soft play area, a fireplace to warm up by in the food court and many new stores and restaurants. Some of these stores include Archivers, Christopher & Banks, Eddie Bauer, Gap, Hallmark, Footlocker, Ritz Camera and Victoria’s Secret. Larger stores include Kohl’s, Sears, Von Maur and Target.
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Hwy. 7, Excelsior exit
Excelsior, MN
Website: www.excelsioronline.com
The charming village of Excelsior is about 30 minutes west of Minneapolis on beautiful Lake Minnetonka. Downtown Excelsior offers numerous clothing stores and gift shops. The city is also peppered with one of the area’s best selections of antique stores.
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Excelsior & Grand Ave. Intersection
St. Louis Park, MN
Website: www.excelsiorandgrand.com
Excelsior & Grand is located in the midst of a bustling, friendly urban neighborhood featuring some of the best in Twin Cities restaurants, recreation, nightlife and shopping. Relax, eat or shop at any of theseplaces: Trader Joe’s, Mccoy’s Publichouse and Brew Kitchen, Qdoba, Starbucks and Panera.
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Intersection of Elm Creek Blvd. and Hemlock Lane
Maple Grove, MN
The Fountains at Arbor Lakes, conveniently located near the intersection of I-94, I-494, and I-694, is in the final stage of a 2-million-square-foot retail development, making it one of the largest shopping areas in the Twin Cities. The Fountains at Arbor Lakes provides great proximity to both shopping and dining venues and easy access to major freeways. Featured restaurants and retailers include Benihana, Circuit City, Costco, Dick’s Sporting Goods, DSW, Ethan Allen, Lowe’s, Marshalls, Mattress Giant, PetSmart, Recreational Equipment, Inc., T.G.I. Friday’s, and Wedding Day Diamonds. Watch for the opening in early 2007 of the Holiday Inn Water Park and Marriott Courtyard Hotel.
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69th Street and France Avenue South
Edina, MN
Website: www.galleriaedina.com
Galleria is a collection of 75 shops of distinction offering an intriguing mix of classic stores such as a Gabberts home store, Coach, Cedrics, Speedo, C.P. Shades, Laura Ashley and — straight from the West Coast — Spathira for laser hair removal. Shoppers can also check out the smaller upscale clothing and gift shops, along with restaurants that are regional favorites.
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60 S.Sixth Street
Website: www.gaviidaecommon.com
Named after the Latin word for the loon, Minnesota’s state bird, Gaviidae Common I and II are dramatic, upscale shopping areas connected by skyways. A leaping fountain climbs upward as shoppers ride the escalators. Gaviidae features Neiman Marcus, Pendleton, Cole-Haan, Joan Vass, Ann Taylor, Talbots, Horst Salon and Day Spa, and Eddie Bauer, among others. When shoppers need to eat, options include Morton’s of Chicago Steakhouse, D’Amico & Sons, Caribou Coffee, Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery, Cafe SEA and State Fare food court.
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717 Nicollet Mall
Website: www.ids-center.com
Somewhere between Macy’s and the Crystal Court, Mary Tyler Moore tossed her hat into the air. The Crystal Court sits across the mall from Macy’s in the tall glass IDS Center, and houses a unique collection of jewelry and gift shops, plus Banana Republic, The Gap, Gap Kids, T.J. Maxx and specialty stores carrying goods from sunglasses to Godiva chocolates. Several bank branches provide easy access to extra cash.
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169 and Highway 7
St. Louis Park, MN
Website: www.knollwoodmall.com
At Knollwood Mall you can take swimming lessons, grocery shop, pick up a new outfit, stop by the tailors, get your haircut and have a bite to eat. Stop by and enjoy one of these amenities: Applebee’s, Bath & Body Works, Caribou Coffee, Claire’s Boutique, Cub Foods, Foss Swim School, Kohl’s, Old Navy, Subway and Vision World.
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60 East Broadway
Bloomington, MN
Website: www.mallofamerica.com
The largest fully enclosed shopping and entertainment complex in the United States, Mall of America is a perfect year-round visitor destination. The 73-acre mall features Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Sears, 400 specialty stores, 14 movie screens, plus a host of restaurants, arcades, and comedy and night clubs. In its midst is “The Park at MOA”, an indoor theme park with 23 rides and attractions including a roller coaster. Lego Imagination Center features dinosaur sculptures with moving parts and play tables for children to piece together a fantasy world of their own. Underwater World swims with sea life in the mall’s lower level. A recent addition to the Mall of America is a sleek-looking Macintosh store. Across the street, IKEA opened in 2004.
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5th - 10th Streets
Minneapolis, MN
Website: www.minneapolischamber.com
This bustling Minneapolis street is now car-free and pedestrian-friendly. Nicollet Mall threads through the heart of the downtown Minneapolis retail district. An extensive skyway system overhead bridges department stores, indoor malls and independent retailers. The mall itself is a treat for walkers, allowing them to take advantage of a beautiful day while ducking into Macy’s, Crate and Barrel, Polo Ralph Lauren and the giant Barnes and Noble bookstore for a relaxing read and designer coffee. In October 2001, a two-level Target store opened on Nicollet Mall. Other new stores and restaurants also accompanied the opening.
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Wayzata Boulevard
Minnetonka, MN
Website: www.ridgedalecenter.com
Shoppers in the western suburbs rely on Ridgedale Center as well as surrounding malls with stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Sport Authority, Circuit City, Office Max and others. In Ridgedale, visit more than 140 specialty shops and restaurants, including anchors Macy’s, JCPenney and Sears. Next door to Ridgedale is Bonaventure Mall featuring a two-story Borders Bookstore with a cozy coffee shop, Linens and Things, Joann Fabrics and two restaurants.
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Main Street across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapolis
Website: www.mississippimile.org
These side-by-side developments are located on cobblestoned Main Street across the Mississippi River north of downtown in one of the city’s most historic areas. Riverplace, with an exterior reminiscent of a riverboat, is home to the elegant Sophia jazz restaurant and Kikugawa’s fine Japanese dining. St. Anthony Main houses shops, restaurants and a movie theater. In the summer months, check out the outdoor musical entertainment every weekend.
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Hwy. 694 and Hemlock Lane
Maple Grove, MN
Website: www.shoppesatarborlakes.com
This shopping center, which opened during 2003, was designed around the concept of a “lifestyle center,” which offers shoppers an “open-air, pedestrian-friendly center geared toward today’s busy lifestyle.” Arbor Lakes boasts 50 upscale stores and restaurants in a setting reminiscent of a small-town main street, including Ann Taylor, American Eagle Outfitters, ALDO,Border Books and Music, Bath and Body Works, Bombay, Sharper Image, and California Pizza Kitchen.
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66th Street and France Avenue South
Edina, MN
Website: www.southdale.com
Established in 1956, Southdale claims the distinction as the first enclosed shopping center in the world. Southdale features Macy’s, JCPenney, Crate and Barrel and a variety of specialty shops.
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Northwest downtown Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
Website: www.mphwarehouse.com
Minneapolis’ creative businesses, arts and entertainment venues tend to be located in the renovated warehouse district. The area is dotted with one-of-a-kind restaurants serving up Italian, French, Caribbean, Southern and eclectic American fare. Its retail shops are equally distinctive.
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Hwy 394, downtown Wayzata exit
Wayzata, MN
Website: www.wayzatachamber.com/shopping.html
For a quaint, small-town shopping experience with high-quality retailers, shop Wayzata. Only 25 minutes from Minneapolis, Wayzata is loaded with delightful boutiques, gift shops and restaurants overlooking Lake Minnetonka’s splendid panorama.
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West of downtown St. Paul
St. Paul, MN
Website: www.grandave.com
On the stretch of Grand Avenue surrounding Victoria Street, old-fashioned, red brick automobile showrooms and Victorian homes have been renovated and reclaimed by small and large retailers, stylish cafes and ethnic restaurants. Come to shop or just to order an ice cream cone and stroll the lovely neighborhood.
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South of Hwy. 36 on Snelling Avenue
Roseville, MN
Website: www.saintpaulchamber.com
Just east of St. Paul shoppers will find Har Mar Mall, the Twin Cities fourth enclosed mall. The mall’s retailers include Marshall’s, T.J. Maxx, Barnes and Noble, and the Har-Mar Cinema.
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l-694 and White Bear Avenue
Maplewood, MN
Website: www.shopmaplewoodmall.com
This renovated and enlarged shopping center has more than 150 stores including Kohl’s, Sears, JCPenney and Macy’s. Maplewood opened its doors in 1974.
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Hwy. 36 at Fairview Avenue
Roseville, MN
Website: www.myrosedale.com
Rosedale center is the strongest super regional shopping center centrally located serving both Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Rosedale features over 160 retailers including Ben Bridge Jewelers, Apple and Hollister Co., and four full-service restaurants including Romano’s Macaroni Grill and Big Bowl Fresh Chinese & Thai. Rosedale Center will become the first super regional shopping center in the market to add a dynamic combination of entertainment, lifestyle, fashion retailers and restaurants in a customer-friendly, open air design when The Plaza at Rosedale Center opens November 1, 2006. Tenants include Williams-Sonoma, AMC Theatres (14-screen, stadium seating) Granite City Food & Brewery, Borders, Talbots, Ann Taylor Loft, Panera Bread, JoS. A. Bank and more!
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445 Minnesota Street
St. Paul, MN
Website: www.saintpaulchamber.com
Newly renovated, Town Square is a hub of shopping and lunch-time activity in the heart of downtown St. Paul. It is connected to the skyway system and features retailers like Macy’s and Footlocker. Located in the World Trade Center, at Seventh and Wabasha Streets, in downtown St. Paul, the three story retail center has nearly 40 stores, plus several restaurants and a nightclub. The World Trade Center is accessible by skyway.
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Hwy 19 & 3
Northfield, MN
Website: www.northfieldchamber.com/business/directory
This city to the south of the Twin Cities offers shoppers several unique gift and antiques stores in its historic downtown, plus discount and chain stores on its south edge. The Archer House, a historic river inn, contains several specialty shops. If visitors or residents shop till they drop, they can refuel at any of the many restaurants. For a listing of the shopping and dining options use the link above.
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Hwy 101 & 169
Elk River, MN
Website: www.elkriverchamber.org/businesses.asp
A variety of antiques, hardware, and specialty retail stores are available in Elk River, along with several restaurants.
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Hwy. 35, Exit 48
Medford, MN
Website: www.horizongroup.com/centers/medford.htm
This bargain-hunter’s paradise features more than 45 outlet stores and is located south of the Twin Cities. Save on brand-name merchandise direct from the manufacturer from stores including Gap, Nike, Eddie Bauer, and Mikasa.
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I-94 East, Stillwater exit
Stillwater, MN
Website: www.ilovestillwater.com
A haven for antique-lovers, historic Stillwater offers an excellent selection of collectibles, as well as art galleries, gift stores, restaurants and nightspots overlooking the St. Croix River. A number of cozy bed-and-breakfasts dot the picturesque surroundings.
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Hwy. 494 and Hwy. 94
Woodbury, MN
Website: www.woodburychamber.org
This corridor features many shopping centers which include City Center, City Walk, Tamarack Village, Valley Creek Mall, Woodbury Village, Wal-Mart and Woodbury Lakes.
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I-94
Website: www.I94westchamber.org
Several antique malls, international country antique stores, a great variety of restaurants, and specialty home decor and retail stores are all within a few miles of each other for your shopping convenience. A new Cabela’s store opened in 2005.
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6415 Labeaux Ave. NE.
Albertville, MN
Website: http://www.premiumoutlets.com
Shoppers looking for bargains on brand-name merchandise will find a variety of deals at the outlets at Albertville located northwest of the Twin Cities. This mall offers 65 stores including Adidas, Banana Republic, Bose, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Gap, Jones New York, Mikasa, Nautica, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hillfiger and Waterford Wedgewood.
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