Minneapolis Saint Paul Official Visitors Guide to the Twin Cities 2013 : Page 21
Find the best in local shops, boutiques and brand name stores at these area malls and shopping neighborhoods. And remember, no matter where you go, you’ll always enjoy tax-free shopping on clothes and shoes. INSIDER TIP Be prepared to be on the lookout for street parking, pay in metered spots or at the Calhoun Square ramp. Or, grab a Nice Ride bike or hop on a city bus. BONUS OFFERINGS This area is filled with great restaurants and bars, many with spectacular rooftop views. WHERE IT IS AT THE INTERSECTION OF HENNEPIN AVENUE S. AND LAKE STREET Minneapolis | 612-823-4581 uptownminneapolis.com Find more great shopping just minutes away on Selby and Snelling Avenues. Rent a bike at one of the nearby Nice Ride stations to explore the area on two wheels. Also, buses are free along Nicollet Mall. Find fresh fruits, veggies and flowers at the Minneapolis Farmers’ Market, set up along Nicollet every Thursday from May to October. DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS from S. 12th Street to S. Third Street 612-332-1111 minneapolis.org Catch an independent flick at Edina Cinema on 50th and France or grab a bite to eat at restaurants like Crave , Pittsburgh Blue or Good Earth at the Galleria. In Edina you will also find Southdale Center, the nation’s first indoor shopping mall. 50TH & FRANCE France Avenue and W. 50th Street Edina | 952-922-1524 50thandfrance.com GALLERIA 69th Street and France Avenue, Edina 952-925-4321 | galleriaedina.com Make sure to wear your walking shoes; the nation’s largest shopping mall is huge. Head to the fourth floor for entertainment at Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy, Sky Deck Sports Grille & Lanes or Theatres at Mall of America. I-494 & 24TH AVENUE 60 E. BROADWAY Bloomington 952-883-8800 mallofamerica.com If you’re here over a holiday, check out what additional savings are offered. Both outlet malls are located within an hour’s drive of Minneapolis Saint Paul. ALBERTVILLE PREMIUM OUTLETS 6415 Labeaux Avenue N.E. Albertville | 763-497-1911 premiumoutlets.com/albertville NORTH BRANCH OUTLETS 38500 Tanger Drive, North Branch 651-674-5886 | northbranchoutlets.com visit-twincities.com | 21 COLOGNE PHOTO COURTESY OF THYMES; EARRINGS PHOTO COURTESY OF TIFFANY & CO.; WATCH PHOTO COURTESY OF TOMMY HILFIGER The avenue is home to a number of great salons and spas that can add some extra relaxation to your day. FROM DALE STREET TO FAIRVIEW AVENUE about one mile south of I-94 and west of downtown Saint Paul 651-699-0029 | grandave.com
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