Want to go shopping in Minneapolis? Or go shopping in St. Paul? Here's the shopping districts in Minneapolis, St. Paul and the Twin Cities metro area for fashionable stores, big box retailers, independent stores, antiques, and more.
Out-of-state visitors will be delighted to hear that there is no sales tax on clothing in Minnesota.
11. St. Anthony/Northeast
Across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapolis is St. Anthony, part of Northeast Minneapolis. This is one of the oldest parts of Minneapolis with attractive architecture and historical buildings. Several independent stores are clustered around East Hennepin Avenue and 3rd Street NE, plus several coffee shops and restaurants.
Many artists live, work and exhibit their work in Northeast Minneapolis. The Northeast Arts District holds regular gallery and studio tours.
12. Linden Hills
The southwest Minneapolis neighborhood of Linden Hills has a collection of stores around Upton Avenue and 43rd Street. More boutiques, mainly antiques and homewares, line 43rd Street.13. Midtown Global Market
Best known for local, independent stores and cafes selling produce, baked goods and groceries from around the world, the Midtown Global Market also has several stores selling art, jewelry and clothing from Norway, India, Kenya and more.The Midtown Global Market also hosts art and craft fairs, such as the December No Coast Craft-o-Rama, which packs out the market with local vendors selling high-quality handmade goods, perfect for Christmas gifts.
14. More Interesting Stores in the Twin Cities
Here's some interesting stores that don't fit neatly into a shopping district.- The Walker Art Center Shop has a vast array of beautiful, and interesting gifts, books and housewares.
- Ax-Man Surplus in St. Paul has the most random and ever changing collection of objects, like traffic signals, baby doll limbs, electric motors, a dream store for crafters and inventors. And it's worth a visit for the very funny signs describing their merchandise.
- Artists Mercantile in downtown St. Paul sells works by Minnesotan and Midwestern artists.
