Founded in 1968, Electric Fetus is one of the most well-known music stores in Minnesota with three locations in the state. A landmark in the city, the Minneapolis location is their expansive flagship store with expert staff guiding you through the huge record list. With over 50,000 titles and covering different genres, Electric Fetus specializes on indie music and promotes local musicians through their schedule of gigs and events. Check website for more.
Part of the mighty Ghermezian family estate, the Mall of America is infused with a carnival vibe. Standing strong ever since its inception in 1992, this mall is touted to be one of the country's largest, boasting a sleek, well laid-out architectural style. Complete with retail outlets, dining establishments and amusement and theme parks like the Nickelodeon Universe (one of the largest indoor theme parks in the country), this sprawling mall is home to an arsenal of entertainment-filled attractions, including 400 specialty stores, major department stores, Legoland, a flight simulation center, a movie theater, and the Sea Life Aquarium, among others. More than 50 dining options include national favorites like Ruby Tuesday and Benihana, along with more local chains like Masu Sushi & Robata.
Wild Rumpus is a wonderland of imagination. This book store is bursting at the seams with books for children of all ages. With incredible artwork and secret doorways throughout the shop, there is plenty to entertain your children's imagination and search for adventure. The resident cats, chickens, birds and chinchillas are all an added bonus.
Heimie's Haberdashery is place for the men to go when they want to clean up real nice. This upscale shop offers men's clothing in addition to alteration services and a barber shop. The Haberdashery is a popular gathering place for wedding parties for the men to get their suits fitted just right and their hair groomed to perfection as the big day approaches.
Martinpatrick3 is the quintessential trendy store for all men. With designer clothes and products ranging from accessories, footwear to home decor, this is the perfect place to visit if you'd like to revamp your whole lifestyle into one of elegance and suaveness. Even the store itself is impressive - it is spacious and filled with sleek, wooden shelves of clothes and knickknacks.
Ingebretsen's Scandinavian Gifts was launched by Charles Ingebretsen back in 1921. Boasting the same address for almost a century, this family-run store specializes in Scandinavian imports. Its building is impossible to miss, with outer facades adorned with beautiful folk art. On offer are a variety of meats, cheeses, breads, candy, spices and preserves. In addition to specialty foods, they also feature craft items and knitwork. More than a shop, it is a melting pot of Scandinavian culture.
Burlap and Brass is a gift store in Minneapolis which offers a wide range of fashion accessories, handicraft, imitation jewelry and home furniture. The store looks like a retro apparel store from the outside, whereas its interiors are rustic littered with artifacts, half body mannequins clad in ethnic wear and wooden shelves containing crockery. All the items at the store are for sale, so name your price and make them yours.
Len Druskin has been one of the front-runners in the fashion business since three generations and has provided some of the best of clothing to both, men and women. This classy apparel store, is known for ready to wear fashion; though slightly on the expensive side, but worth every penny spent. From chic formal wear, to rugged yet attractive casuals, this store has the answers to all fashion requirements.
Located on Chicago Avenue, Spa Sweet is a trendy beauty salon which offers a wide variety of skin and hair treatments. From lash perms and eyebrow shaping to massages and full body waxing, the variety of treatments here is quite impressive. The parlor also has an adjacent boutique which sells a variety of skin and beauty products as well as aromatic candles, chick lit books and handmade jewelry.