Shopping
FROM MAKERS MARKETS TO THE WORLD-FAMOUS MALL
The opening of Southdale Center, the first fully enclosed shopping mall in the United States, put Minnesota on the map as a shopping destination in 1956. Interest in shopping here increased exponentially with the subsequent opening of the most famous mall in the world, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a variety of special events in 2022. Over the years, many unique shops have also popped up in Twin Cities area shopping districts and along the state's small-town main streets. So bring your curiosity and your credit card and come poke around. You are sure to find some one-of-a-kind treasures.
Mall of America in Bloomington
Grand Avenue is St. Paul's boutique shopping destination
The Dorset Trading Post / Cool Adventures
Head to Historic 3rd Street in downtown Rochester for shopping, restaurants and entertainment
Winter Village at Glensheen Mansion, Duluth
Made in Minnesota
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Various scarves at Faribault Woolen Mill factory store
Faribault Woolen Mill is located on the Cannon River in Faribault. Since 1865, its looms have been weaving classic wool blankets, stadium-ready Pak-a-Robes, wearable blanket capes and buffalo plaid placemats.
Read More about Blankets & More at Faribault Woolen Mill Co.
Visit Red Wing Shoes in southern Minnesota to see the world's largest boot, size 638.5 / Lisa Meyers McClintick
Red Wing Shoes in downtown Red Wing has been making footwear for tradesmen and women for more than a century, but the merchandise also appeals to style mavens and weekend adventurers. A huge boot sculpture marks the spot.
Read More about Boots & Shoes from Red Wing Shoes
Handmade toys at Lark Toys in Kellogg
You’ll find plenty of special items at this Kellogg-based toy shop, including wooden toys and puzzles made on-site. It’s part of a fun-filled complex featuring a carousel with hand-carved creatures and other highlights.
Read More about Handmade Toys from Lark Toys
Looking toward downtown Duluth from Canal Park / Ty Miller
The trendy Duluth-based company Duluth Pack has been selling canvas and leather packs ideal for wilderness adventures since 1882; they recently partnered with Faribault Woolen Mill to add wool products to the collection.
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