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Shops that house the elusive perfect birthday gift, books, toys, clothes, baby equipment (all those strollers, cribs, changing tables, and high chairs), consignment shops, music, videos, and more can be found on our site with the click of your mouse.Minnesota Children's MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 10 West Seventh Street, Saint Paul, MN The Minnesota Children's Museum - voted Best Museum for Little Kids in the Twin Cities in our 2008 and 2009 Parents' Picks p...
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ARC's Value VillageParent rating: ![]() Location: 6528 Penn Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN ARC stores are a terrific low-cost option for kids' clothes, toys, and books, as well as seasonal items such as winter gear and summer playthings. Since all profits go toward local ARC p...
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ArtiCultureParent rating: ![]() Location: 2613 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN Adults and kids - even babies! - can explore and make art in innovative programs for all levels of experience. Create with drawing and painting materials, metal, fabric, clay, and more. Arti...
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Textile CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 3000 University Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN The Textile Center - a national center for the promotion of fiber art - comprises a gallery, store, library, and educational programming (including mobile youth programs). The Joan M... |
BrynnAldenParent rating: ![]() Location: 8118 Hadley Avenue South, Cottage Grove, MN A specialty boutique offering apparel, accessories, toys, gifts, small furnishings, and other goodies for little ones. The selection leans toward higher-end brands and includes many handmade it...
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Dave's PopcornParent rating: ![]() Location: 38th Street at Longfellow Avenue, Minneapolis, MN This blink-and-you'll-miss-it little red shack open from late-May through Labor Day serves up some of the best-tasting popcorn we've ever had. Walking up to the small ordering window feels like...
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Emma Krumbee's Orchard & RestaurantParent rating: ![]() Location: 501 East South Street (Highway 169), Belle Plaine, MN This farm-o-tainment complex is open year-round, and includes a homey restaurant and bakery; a gift shop and general store; a farmers market; an on-site hotel; and more. Seasonal activities lik...
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Southdale Center MallParent rating: ![]() Location: 66th Street and France Avenue, Minneapolis, MN This is where it all began, folks. The first enclosed, climate-controlled shopping center in the world, built by the Dayton family in 1956 in Edina, an affluent first-ring suburb of Minneapolis...
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Ridgedale CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 12401 Wayzata Boulevard, Hopkins, MN In addition to more than 100 specialty stores, Ridgedale Center is chock full of family-friendly amenities, including a children's play area, family restrooms, a nursing lounge, and stro...
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Birchbark BooksParent rating: ![]() Location: 2115 West 21st Street, Minneapolis, MN Owned by award-winning author Louise Erdrich, Birchbark has a great selection for adults and children, and two inviting areas for snuggling and imaginative play. The picture book... |
The Kids RackParent rating: ![]() Location: 508 Jefferson Highway North, Champlin, MN The Kids Rack sells new and gently-used clothing, toys, costumes, baby gear, and CDs and DVDs at low prices. No appointment is needed to bring in items for resale. The store buys new an...
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The Science Museum of MinnesotaParent rating: ![]() Location: 120 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN The Science Museum offers visitors a wealth of hands-on activities, engaging exhibits, weekend science-in-action demonstrations, breathtaking large-format films, and a mind-boggling arra...
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Jerry's Foods: The Cafe & BakeryParent rating: ![]() Location: 5125 Vernon Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN The cafe inside the Jerry's Foods "complex" - it seems like Jerry owns a fair hunk of this section of Vernon Avenue! - works just as well for fortifying kids with a quick snack as it doe...
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Little Feet Children's ShoesParent rating: ![]() Location: 11632 Fountains Drive, Osseo, MN Little Feet carries a wide assortment of shoes for newborns and kids, as well as a selection of gifts, books, accessories, rain gear, and toys...even Crocs for moms! |







