Shopping in Minneapolis - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

Apart from modern shopping malls and stores, there are also great markets in Minneapolis. For example, Midtown Global Market offers lots of interesting goods: a great choice of fresh vegetables and fruit, dozens of types of salted olives, various canned foods and sauces, fresh pastries and confectionery—gourmands will definitely like the market. There are also a few small restaurants and cafes in the market building, where you can try popular national dishes. Besides, there are rows of clothes stalls where beautiful national clothes and very beautiful textiles are sold at affordable prices.

One of the largest shopping malls in the city is Nicollet Mall. It’s located in the heart of the city and occupies several prestigious skyscrapers. The buildings are connected through covered passages, so you can walk around the mall without leaving it. Inside, there are shops with clothes and accessories of different price ranges, cozy restaurants and cafes, and beautiful recreation areas.

If you are searching for interesting books and unusual souvenirs, you can visit Wild Rumpus Books. It’s located in a beautiful historic building and is known as a home for several cats, dogs, a ferret, a chinchilla, and other cute animals. The shop has a large choice of fiction and children’s books. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

A specialized shop called Candyland is very popular with candy lovers. It offers a huge choice of confectionery: apart from different types of candies, there are various sorts of nuts and a very tasty honey nut mix. Those who prefer healthy sweet foods can choose from a variety of dried fruit. The shop is also famous for its large choice of chocolate and caramel.

One of the most unusual shops in the city is I Like You. Tourists go there to find unusual souvenirs and homeware. There’s a great choice of ceramics and glass crockery, very cute kitchen accessories, and bright cards. Women will like fashionable jewelry, while men will definitely get interested in the stand with exclusive beer mugs. The shop also offers various goods for kids, so all family members will find something interesting here.

Time Bomb Vintage is a shop where you can buy unusual vintage souvenirs and accessories. Diverse antique objects can be found here: from original clothes that were popular decades ago to old signs and posters. Unusual watches, old furniture, old magazines… Many travelers visit the shop as a museum, but it’s very hard to leave it without buying anything.

The Calhoun Square shopping mall is located in a gorgeous historic building and attracts those who love shopping not only with a variety of shops but also with its stunning design. There are clothes shops of famous brands and several sports shops here. Women will like make-up and perfume salons as well as exclusive lingerie shops. The shopping mall is small, but it has a large variety of shops, so all people who love shopping will spend a great time here.

ZRS Fossils and Gifts selling jewellery and bijous with natural semi-precious stones is very popular with women. Apart from a huge choice of rings, earrings, and beads, there are beautiful figurines from different minerals, original house decorations, and souvenirs made of fragments of ancient fossils. The interior decoration of the shop resembles a rich natural history museum—you can even buy shells of ancient molluscs that lived on our planet millions of years ago. Thrifty tourists can choose something from a rich variety of miniature keychains and pendants that cost up to $5.