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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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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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Lakeshore Learning StoreParent rating: ![]() Location: 5699 West 16th Street, Minneapolis, MN Lakeshore Learning Stores are jam-packed with educational books and supplies for all ages and needs, and a fabulous - and huge - selection of art supplies, toys, games, and more, ...
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IKEAParent rating: ![]() Location: 8000 IKEA Way, Minneapolis, MN It was hard not feel slighted that it took Sweden's favorite home furnishings store so long to open shop in historically-Scandinavian Minnesota. But judging by the number of cars in the parking...
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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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Uncle Sven's Comic ShoppeParent rating: ![]() Location: 1838 St. Clair Avenue, Saint Paul, MN Uncle Sven's Comic Shoppe sells new comics and back issues, magazines, videos, trading cards, posters, new and vintage toys and novelties, action figures, and other comic-related goods. |
The Green GooberParent rating: ![]() Location: 5411 Nicollet Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN The Green Goober offers eco-friendly toys and games, including wooden toys made colorful with non-toxic paints, books printed with soy-based inks, and items made from recycled materials. |
Choo Choo Bob's Train StoreParent rating: ![]() Location: 2050 Marshall Avenue, Saint Paul, MN Choo Choo Bob's Train Store sells trains for kids of all ages, with a large selection of Thomas, Brio, and Lionel items, as well as high-end systems from Mike's Train House, Athearn, Bac...
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Peapods Natural Toys & Baby CareParent rating: ![]() Location: 2290 Como Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN The parent-owned Peapods - recently relocated to a much larger space! - offers a wide selection of baby care products and natural toys (many of which are not made in China), baby ...
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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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Source Comics & GamesParent rating: ![]() Location: 1601 Larpenteur Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN The Source, a large, bustling comic shop, sells new comics and back issues, magazines, novelties, role playing games, and other comic-related goods. |
American Girl PlaceParent rating: ![]() Location: 5160 Center Court, Mall of America, Minneapolis, MN Make a doll-loving girl's dreams come true at American Girl Place at the Mall of America! Visitors can emerse themselves in the AG experience, with dolls, books, and paraphernalia - including m...
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Creative KidstuffParent rating: ![]() Location: 4313 Upton Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN Since 1982, parents, teachers, daycare providers - and kids, of course - have been enchanted by this bright, welcoming award-winning store. Every Creative Kidstuff is full of app... |








