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A Collection of MN

A Collection of MN

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Created by Carol Vanstee • Updated On: January 12, 2015

A variety guide of fun for everyone!!!

The Afternoon is one of A Collection of MN.

1. The Afternoon

290 S Avenue (at Mall of America), Bloomington, MN
Gift Store · East Bloomington · 9 tips and reviews
The Aloha Monkey Tattoo is one of A Collection of MN.

2. The Aloha Monkey Tattoo

7.9
13700 Nicollet Ave (138th St East), Burnsville, MN
Tattoo Parlor · 5 tips and reviews
American Girl Boutique & Bistro is one of A Collection of MN.

3. American Girl Boutique & Bistro

5160 Center Ct (Mall of America), Bloomington, MN
Toy Store · East Bloomington · 17 tips and reviews
American Swedish Institute is one of A Collection of MN.

4. American Swedish Institute

9.3
2600 Park Ave (E 26th St), Minneapolis, MN
Museum · Phillips · 36 tips and reviews
Arc's Value Village is one of A Collection of MN.

5. Arc's Value Village

8.0
6528 Penn Avenue South (btwn Penn Ave S & W 66th St), Richfield, MN
Vintage and Thrift Store · Northwest Richfield · 10 tips and reviews

6. Axis Body Piercing Studio

714 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN
Tattoo Parlor · University · No tips or reviews
Barnes & Noble is one of A Collection of MN.

7. Barnes & Noble

7.3
118 E Broadway Ste 238 (Mall of America), Bloomington, MN
Bookstore · East Bloomington · 25 tips and reviews

Carol V.Carol Vanstee: Bookstores Are Becoming Few & Far Between so Go To Them While You Still Have The Chance!!!!

The Bead Monkey is one of A Collection of MN.

8. The Bead Monkey

867 Grand Ave (Grand & Victoria), Saint Paul, MN
Arts and Crafts Store · Summit Hill · 3 tips and reviews
Big Bowl is one of A Collection of MN.

9. Big Bowl

8.4
3669 Galleria (France Ave. S), Minneapolis, MN
Chinese Restaurant · 61 tips and reviews
Build-A-Bear Workshop is one of A Collection of MN.

10. Build-A-Bear Workshop

7.4
172 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN
Toy Store · East Bloomington · 11 tips and reviews
Bunker Beach is one of A Collection of MN.

11. Bunker Beach

8.1
550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN
Water Park · 5 tips and reviews
Candyland is one of A Collection of MN.

12. Candyland

8.2
811 Lasalle Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Candy Store · Downtown West · 9 tips and reviews

Carol V.Carol Vanstee: Good Popcorn!!! I Like the Carmael or the Cheese Kind Best!

Charlotte Russe is one of A Collection of MN.

13. Charlotte Russe

141 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN
Women's Store · East Bloomington · 2 tips and reviews

14. Cheapo Records

6.9
2600 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Record Store · Whittier · 22 tips and reviews
Como Park Zoo is one of A Collection of MN.

15. Como Park Zoo

8.7
1225 Estabrook Dr, Saint Paul, MN
Zoo · Como Park · 76 tips and reviews
The Container Store is one of A Collection of MN.

16. The Container Store

8.3
3825 Gallagher Dr (France Ave), Edina, MN
Furniture and Home Store · 21 tips and reviews
Creative Kidstuff is one of A Collection of MN.

17. Creative Kidstuff

1135 Wayzata Blvd E (Hwy 101), Wayzata, MN
Toy Store · 2 tips and reviews
Discland is one of A Collection of MN.

18. Discland

822 W 98th St, Bloomington, MN
Record Store · East Bloomington · 10 tips and reviews

19. Disney Store

7.4
118 South Ave. (Mall of America), Bloomington, MN
Toy Store · East Bloomington · 9 tips and reviews
Down In The Valley is one of A Collection of MN.

20. Down In The Valley

8.7
8020 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley, MN
Record Store · 9 tips and reviews
Electric Dragonland Tattoo is one of A Collection of MN.

21. Electric Dragonland Tattoo

7.5
923 Main St (10th Ave S), Hopkins, MN
Tattoo Parlor · 9 tips and reviews

Carol V.Carol Vanstee: everything about the place & the people are awesome!!!!

Ecopolitan is one of A Collection of MN.

22. Ecopolitan

2409 Lyndale Ave S (at 24th Ave S and Lyndale), Minneapolis, MN
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Whittier · 34 tips and reviews
Electric Fetus is one of A Collection of MN.

23. Electric Fetus

9.2
2000 4th Ave S (at Franklin Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Record Store · Whittier · 57 tips and reviews
Espresso Royale Cafe is one of A Collection of MN.

24. Espresso Royale Cafe

411 14th Ave SE (at 4th St SE), Minneapolis, MN
Coffee Shop · Dinkytown · 31 tips and reviews
Extreme Noise Records is one of A Collection of MN.

25. Extreme Noise Records

7.5
407 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN
Record Store · Lyndale · 4 tips and reviews
First Avenue & 7th St Entry is one of A Collection of MN.

26. First Avenue & 7th St Entry

9.4
701 1st Ave N (at 7th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Music Venue · Warehouse District · 129 tips and reviews
Five Guys is one of A Collection of MN.

27. Five Guys

7.1
3871 Gallagher Dr (France Ave), Edina, MN
Burger Joint · 48 tips and reviews
Forever 21 is one of A Collection of MN.

28. Forever 21

6.4
126 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN
Clothing Store · East Bloomington · 3 tips and reviews
Forever 21 is one of A Collection of MN.

29. Forever 21

6.2
60 E Broadway #E144, Bloomington, MN
Clothing Store · East Bloomington · 21 tips and reviews
Games by James is one of A Collection of MN.

30. Games by James

7.9
358 E Broadway (Mall of America), Bloomington, MN
Toy Store · East Bloomington · 6 tips and reviews
Genghis Grill is one of A Collection of MN.

31. Genghis Grill

1304 Town Centre Dr, Eagan, MN
Chinese Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

32. The Good Earth

8.4
3460 Galleria (at France and 70th), Edina, MN
Juice Bar · 53 tips and reviews
Goodwill is one of A Collection of MN.

33. Goodwill

7.0
7845 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN
Vintage and Thrift Store · East Bloomington · 5 tips and reviews
Gooseberry Falls State Park is one of A Collection of MN.

34. Gooseberry Falls State Park

9.4
3206 Highway 61, Two Harbors, MN
State or Provincial Park · 30 tips and reviews

Carol V.Carol Vanstee: Really Want to Go here myself one day!

Gorkha Palace is one of A Collection of MN.

35. Gorkha Palace

8.7
23 4th St NE (at 1st Ave NE), Minneapolis, MN
Indian Restaurant · University · 38 tips and reviews

36. Great Clips IMAX Theater

12000 Zoo Blvd (at the Minnesota Zoo), Apple Valley, MN
Movie Theater · 16 tips and reviews
Half Price Books is one of A Collection of MN.

37. Half Price Books

7.6
5017 Excelsior Blvd (Miracle Mile Shopping Center), Saint Louis Park, MN
Bookstore · Minikahda Vista · 14 tips and reviews
Hollidazzle is one of A Collection of MN.

38. Hollidazzle

Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN
Parade · Downtown West · 2 tips and reviews

39. Hopkins Raspberry Festival

2-58 10th Ave N, Hopkins, MN
Arts and Entertainment · No tips or reviews
Hopkins Theater on Main is one of A Collection of MN.

40. Hopkins Theater on Main

Hopkins, MN
Movie Theater · No tips or reviews
Hyland Play Area (Chutes and Ladders) is one of A Collection of MN.

41. Hyland Play Area (Chutes and Ladders)

7.6
(in Hyland Lake Park Reserve), Bloomington, MN
Playground · 6 tips and reviews
IKEA is one of A Collection of MN.

42. IKEA

8.2
8000 Ikea Way, Bloomington, MN
Furniture and Home Store · East Bloomington · 201 tips and reviews

43. International House of Pancakes

American Blvd (24th Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Strip Club · 1 tip
Jamba Juice is one of A Collection of MN.

44. Jamba Juice

8.2
3060 Excelsior Blvd. (at Whole Foods), Minneapolis, MN
Juice Bar · West Calhoun · 6 tips and reviews
Bde Maka Ska is one of A Collection of MN.

45. Bde Maka Ska

3000 E Calhoun Pkwy (btwn Lake St. & 38th St. W.), Minneapolis, MN
Lake · West Calhoun · 78 tips and reviews
Lake Of The Isles is one of A Collection of MN.

46. Lake Of The Isles

9.4
775 Highway 47 S, Minneapolis, MN
Lake · Kenwood · 51 tips and reviews
Lake Superior is one of A Collection of MN.

47. Lake Superior

Duluth, MN
Lake · 12 tips and reviews
LEGO® Store is one of A Collection of MN.

48. LEGO® Store

8.7
164 S Avenue (in Mall of America), Bloomington, MN
Toy Store · East Bloomington · 26 tips and reviews
The Loft Literary Center is one of A Collection of MN.

49. The Loft Literary Center

7.9
1011 Washington Ave S (at 11th Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Non-Profit Organization · Downtown East · 17 tips and reviews
Lucky's 13 Pub is one of A Collection of MN.

50. Lucky's 13 Pub

7.5
1800 American Blvd W (Southtown Dr), Bloomington, MN
American Restaurant · Penn American District · 70 tips and reviews
The Mad Hatter Tea Room is one of A Collection of MN.

51. The Mad Hatter Tea Room

300 E Main St, Anoka, MN
Tea Room · No tips or reviews

52. The Malt Shop

Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · No tips or reviews

53. Minneapolis Farmers Market

9.3
312 E. Lyndale Ave. N. (Btw Glenwood Ave. and Olson Memorial Hwy.), Minneapolis, MN
Farmers Market · North Loop · 23 tips and reviews

54. Minneapolis Institute of Art

9.4
2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Art Museum · Whittier · 112 tips and reviews
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is one of A Collection of MN.

55. Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

9.1
725 Vineland Pl (at Hennepin Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Sculpture Garden · Lowry Hill · 71 tips and reviews
Minnesota Renaissance Festival is one of A Collection of MN.

56. Minnesota Renaissance Festival

12364 Chestnut Blvd, Shakopee, MN
Festival · 74 tips and reviews
Minnesota Zoo is one of A Collection of MN.

57. Minnesota Zoo

9.1
13000 Zoo Blvd (McAndrews Road), Apple Valley, MN
Zoo · 90 tips and reviews
Munkabeans Kitchen & Coffeehouse is one of A Collection of MN.

58. Munkabeans Kitchen & Coffeehouse

8.6
1206 Mainstreet (12th Ave S), Hopkins, MN
Coffee Shop · 14 tips and reviews
Osaka Japanese Steakhouse is one of A Collection of MN.

59. Osaka Japanese Steakhouse

2631 Southtown Dr, Bloomington, MN
Japanese Restaurant · East Bloomington · 31 tips and reviews
Pannekoeken Huis is one of A Collection of MN.

60. Pannekoeken Huis

4995 Excelsior Blvd (at Quentin Ave S), Saint Louis Park, MN
Dutch Restaurant · Minikahda Vista · 19 tips and reviews
Papyrus is one of A Collection of MN.

61. Papyrus

3616 Galleria, Edina, MN
Gift Store · 2 tips and reviews
Ragstock is one of A Collection of MN.

62. Ragstock

7.2
344 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN
Clothing Store · East Bloomington · 3 tips and reviews
Ridgedale Library is one of A Collection of MN.

63. Ridgedale Library

8.3
12601 Ridgedale Dr (Plymouth Rd), Minnetonka, MN
Library · Minnetonka - Hopkins · 12 tips and reviews
Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge is one of A Collection of MN.

64. Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge

7.2
25039 Tame Fish Lake Rd (Old HWY 6), Deerwood, MN
Resort · 5 tips and reviews

Carol V.Carol Vanstee: I really Loved their Gift Shop

Saint Sabrina's is one of A Collection of MN.

65. Saint Sabrina's

8.4
2645 Hennepin Ave (at W 27th St), Minneapolis, MN
Tattoo Parlor · Lowry Hill East · 25 tips and reviews
SEPHORA is one of A Collection of MN.

66. SEPHORA

8.0
200 W Market (in Mall of America), Bloomington, MN
Cosmetics Store · East Bloomington · 14 tips and reviews
Savers is one of A Collection of MN.

67. Savers

6.1
8049 Morgan Cir S, Bloomington, MN
Vintage and Thrift Store · Penn American District · 3 tips and reviews

68. Sola Squeeze

80 S 8th St., Minneapolis, MN
Juice Bar · Downtown West · 2 tips and reviews

69. Tandoor Restaurant

7.6
8062 Morgan Cir S (American Blvd), Minneapolis, MN
Indian Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

70. Tea Garden

Mall of America (392 North Garden), Bloomington, MN
Tea Room · East Bloomington · 26 tips and reviews
Teavana is one of A Collection of MN.

71. Teavana

128 West Market St, Bloomington, MN
Tea Room · East Bloomington · 9 tips and reviews
Tuttle's Bowling, Bar, & Grill is one of A Collection of MN.

72. Tuttle's Bowling, Bar, & Grill

7.8
107 Shady Oak Rd S, Hopkins, MN
Bowling Alley · 13 tips and reviews
Ulta Beauty is one of A Collection of MN.

73. Ulta Beauty

2750 Southdale Ctr, Edina, MN
Cosmetics Store · No tips or reviews
The Van Dusen Mansion is one of A Collection of MN.

74. The Van Dusen Mansion

7.0
1900 Lasalle Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Event Space · Stevens Square · 4 tips and reviews
West Elm is one of A Collection of MN.

75. West Elm

6.2
3879 Gallagher Dr, Edina, MN
Furniture and Home Store · 4 tips and reviews
White Sand Beach is one of A Collection of MN.

76. White Sand Beach

7.4
W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN
Beach · Cooper · 8 tips and reviews

Carol V.Carol Vanstee: I remember going here with my sister & mother when I was really really little.

93X Radio is one of A Collection of MN.

77. 93X Radio

2000 Elm St SE, Minneapolis, MN
Radio Station · Como · 1 tip

78. Blick Art Materials

8.3
3867 Gallagher Dr, Edina, MN
Arts and Crafts Store · 4 tips and reviews
CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar is one of A Collection of MN.

79. CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar

7.6
3520 West 70th St, (at France Ave), Edina, MN
New American Restaurant · 60 tips and reviews
The Buckle is one of A Collection of MN.

80. The Buckle

6.5
60 E Broadway (Mall of America), Bloomington, MN
Clothing Store · East Bloomington · 4 tips and reviews

Carol V.Carol Vanstee: Good Quality jeans though highly expensive well worth the price if you stick to buying just one or two they last for years!

Royal Eyebrows is one of A Collection of MN.

81. Royal Eyebrows

Edina, MN
Spa · 2 tips and reviews

Carol V.Carol Vanstee: Their eyebrow threading though eyewatering is fantastically done & reasonably priced.

82. Grand Slam

6.1
2941 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN
Arcade · 7 tips and reviews

Carol V.Carol Vanstee: They have Laser Tag! brings back some fond memories!

Chuck E. Cheese is one of A Collection of MN.

83. Chuck E. Cheese

5.3
7505 France Ave. South, Edina, MN
Arcade · 10 tips and reviews
Target Center is one of A Collection of MN.

84. Target Center

7.5
600 North 1st Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
Basketball Stadium · Warehouse District · 96 tips and reviews

85. Orange Julius

7724 Highway 55, Golden Valley, MN
Dessert Shop · 1 tip
Animal Humane Society is one of A Collection of MN.

86. Animal Humane Society

845 Meadow Ln N (at Hwy. 55), Golden Valley, MN
Animal Shelter · 15 tips and reviews

87. Brookview Park Playground

200 Brookview Pkwy (Winnetka Ave), Golden Valley, MN
Playground · Brookview · 1 tip

88. Lions Plaza Playground

Maple Grove, MN
Playground · Brooklyn Park - Maple Grove · No tips or reviews
Science Museum of Minnesota is one of A Collection of MN.

89. Science Museum of Minnesota

8.9
120 Kellogg Blvd W (at N Washington St), Saint Paul, MN
Science Museum · West Seventh · 127 tips and reviews

Carol V.Carol Vanstee: I was never a fan but some kids & adults find this Really really cool!

SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium is one of A Collection of MN.

90. SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium

7.8
120 E Broadway (in Mall of America), Bloomington, MN
Aquarium · East Bloomington · 67 tips and reviews

Carol V.Carol Vanstee: Not a fan of fishy stuff so I won't go here But I know a lot of people who will enjoy it immensely!

Trail of Terror is one of A Collection of MN.

91. Trail of Terror

5.8
3525 145th St W, Shakopee, MN
Amusement Park · 14 tips and reviews
Aveda Institute Minneapolis is one of A Collection of MN.

92. Aveda Institute Minneapolis

8.9
400 Central Ave SE (at 4th St SE), Minneapolis, MN
Cosmetics Store · Marcy - Holmes · 34 tips and reviews
Roller Garden is one of A Collection of MN.

93. Roller Garden

7.7
5622 W Lake St (Minnetonka Blvd. & Hwy 100), Saint Louis Park, MN
Arts and Entertainment · 18 tips and reviews
Walker Art Center is one of A Collection of MN.

94. Walker Art Center

8.6
1750 Hennepin Ave (at Vineland Pl), Minneapolis, MN
Art Museum · Lowry Hill · 95 tips and reviews
Loring Park is one of A Collection of MN.

95. Loring Park

8.8
1382 Willow St (btwn Harmon Pl & W 15th St), Minneapolis, MN
Park · Loring Park · 52 tips and reviews
Fort Snelling State Park is one of A Collection of MN.

96. Fort Snelling State Park

8.4
101 Snelling Lake Rd (I-494), Saint Paul, MN
State or Provincial Park · 8 tips and reviews
Minnesota State Capitol is one of A Collection of MN.

97. Minnesota State Capitol

75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (btwn Park St & Cedar St), Saint Paul, MN
Capitol Building · Downtown St. Paul · 29 tips and reviews
Guthrie Theater is one of A Collection of MN.

98. Guthrie Theater

9.2
818 S 2nd St (at Portland Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Theater · Downtown East · 112 tips and reviews
Crate & Barrel is one of A Collection of MN.

99. Crate & Barrel

8.0
3503 Galleria (France Ave), Edina, MN
Furniture and Home Store · 6 tips and reviews
Pottery Barn is one of A Collection of MN.

100. Pottery Barn

7.2
3675 Galleria, Edina, MN
Furniture and Home Store · 2 tips and reviews
Target Field is one of A Collection of MN.

101. Target Field

9.0
1 Twins Way (btwn N 5th & N 7th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Baseball Stadium · North Loop · 386 tips and reviews
Minnesota Children's Museum is one of A Collection of MN.

102. Minnesota Children's Museum

8.2
10 7th St W (Wabasha), Saint Paul, MN
Museum · Downtown St. Paul · 59 tips and reviews
Valleyfair is one of A Collection of MN.

103. Valleyfair

8.6
1 Valleyfair Dr (at MN Hwy. 101), Shakopee, MN
Amusement Park · 82 tips and reviews
Southern Minnesota Skydiving is one of A Collection of MN.

104. Southern Minnesota Skydiving

35493 110th St, Waseca, MN
Arts and Entertainment · 1 tip

Carol V.Carol Vanstee: This would Be SOOO Cool! it's on my bucket list LOL!!!

Feed My Starving Children is one of A Collection of MN.

105. Feed My Starving Children

990 Lone Oak Rd Ste 136, Eagan, MN
Structure · 14 tips and reviews

Carol V.Carol Vanstee: Not my cup of tea, this one wasn't for me but everyone who went with me enjoyed it!

Minnesota State Fair Mighty Midway is one of A Collection of MN.

106. Minnesota State Fair Mighty Midway

Liggett St (West Dan Patch Ave), Falcon Heights, MN
Fair · 6 tips and reviews
Minnehaha Falls is one of A Collection of MN.

107. Minnehaha Falls

9.4
4801 S Minnehaha Park Dr, Minneapolis, MN
Waterfall · Hiawatha · 74 tips and reviews
Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra is one of A Collection of MN.

108. Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra

Saint Paul, MN
Office · Downtown St. Paul · No tips or reviews
Xcel Energy Center is one of A Collection of MN.

109. Xcel Energy Center

9.2
175 Kellogg Blvd W (at 7th St. W), Saint Paul, MN
Hockey Stadium · Downtown St. Paul · 163 tips and reviews
Benihana is one of A Collection of MN.

110. Benihana

8.0
850 Louisiana Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Japanese Restaurant · 53 tips and reviews
Coon Rapids-Riverdale Northstar Rail Station is one of A Collection of MN.

111. Coon Rapids-Riverdale Northstar Rail Station

5.8
3300 Northdale Blvd NW (at 121st Ln), Coon Rapids, MN
Rail Station · 7 tips and reviews

Carol V.Carol Vanstee: put your car away & go green riding the Commuter Rail to get around

Applewood Orchard is one of A Collection of MN.

112. Applewood Orchard

7.2
22702 Hamburg Ave, Lakeville, MN
Farm · 4 tips and reviews
Embassy Suites by Hilton is one of A Collection of MN.

113. Embassy Suites by Hilton

5.8
2800 American Blvd W, Bloomington, MN
Hotel · East Bloomington · 22 tips and reviews
Irvine Park is one of A Collection of MN.

114. Irvine Park

8.5
251 Walnut St (at Ryan Ave), Saint Paul, MN
Park · West Seventh · 4 tips and reviews
AMC Southdale 16 is one of A Collection of MN.

115. AMC Southdale 16

7.9
400 Southdale Ctr, Edina, MN
Movie Theater · 60 tips and reviews
Planet Fitness is one of A Collection of MN.

116. Planet Fitness

6.9
10590 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN
Gym and Studio · West Bloomington · 23 tips and reviews

Carol V.Carol Vanstee: A non-judgement zone Gym!!! I Love it!!!

Orpheum Theatre is one of A Collection of MN.

117. Orpheum Theatre

9.1
910 Hennepin Ave (at 9th Street & Hennepin Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Theater · Downtown West · 42 tips and reviews
Theatres at Mall of America is one of A Collection of MN.

118. Theatres at Mall of America

401 S Avenue, Bloomington, MN
Movie Theater · East Bloomington · 45 tips and reviews
Isles Bun & Coffee is one of A Collection of MN.

119. Isles Bun & Coffee

9.1
1424 W 28th St (at Hennepin Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Coffee Shop · East Isles · 56 tips and reviews
Juut Salon and Spa is one of A Collection of MN.

120. Juut Salon and Spa

8.0
651 Nicollet Mall (Skyway Level Gaviidae Common), Minneapolis, MN
Hair Salon · Downtown West · 13 tips and reviews
Normandale Japanese Garden is one of A Collection of MN.

121. Normandale Japanese Garden

8.2
9700 France Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Garden · West Bloomington · 3 tips and reviews