Minnesota is my home state, and I really love it here!
This page is a list of all of my favorite different types of spots in Twin Cities area...
Minneapolis Neighborhoods Map
St. Paul Neighborhoods Map
Hennepin County GIS Property Map
Technology
Free Geek | Longfellow Minneapolis |
Electronics Thrift Store |
I find a lot of vintage tech here, including computers, parts, camereas, and video games. |
Micro Center | St Louis Park | Computer Store | This is where I go for all of my modern technology needs. |
Tools
Nokomis Surplus | Minnehaha Minneapolis |
Tool Surplus Store | I buy all of my new Milwaukee Tools here for a great price! |
ReStore Outlet | New Brighton | Home Improvement Outlet Store |
There are a ton of used tools and hardware here, which has been a lifesaver for my woodworking hobby. |
ReStore Outlet | Longfellow Minneapolis |
Home Improvement Outlet Store |
I tend to find more fasteners here than tools, but still a good spot! |
Antique Stores
Hunt and Gather | Fulton Minneapolis |
Vintage Amusement Store | A lot of really random stuff here, but super cool |
Thrift Stores
Goodwill | Minnetonka | Thrift Store | I always find old Microsoft software CDs here, which I always end up snatching for my collection :) |
Music Stores
Down In The Valley | Grove Square Maple Grove |
Record Store | My personal local record store in my hometown. Great vinyl and CD selection. |
Cheapo Records | Southwest Blaine |
Record Store | A lot of really random stuff at cheap prices |
Mill City Sound | Main Street Hopkins |
Record Store | Huge vinyl selection with CDs. A lot of 45s in the basement! |
Electric Fetus | Whittier Minneapolis |
Record Store | Probably the most popular record store in the Twin Cities area, has been around since 1968 |
Electric Fetus | Whittier Minneapolis |
Record Store | Probably the most popular record store in the Twin Cities area, has been around since 1968 |
Down In The Valley | Golden Valley | Record Store | The original store, bigger than the MG location |
Movie Theaters
Riverview | Howe Minneapolis |
Late 1940s Movie Theater |
My dad grew up in this neighborhood, and always saw movies here as a kid. He also brought me to see a ton of movies here growing up too |
The Parkway Theater | Field Minneapolis |
Early 1930s Movie Theater |
I see a lot of 35mm showings of movies here (Back to the Future, Tommy, etc.), great atmosphere and audience everytime! |
Book Stores
Half Price Books | Coon Rapids | Chain Book Store | I find a lot of books on technology and industrial applications, they also have a good selection of vinyl records, CDs, and cassettes! |
Misc Things To Do
Starcade | West Seventh St. Paul |
Video Arcade | I go here with my friends once in awhile, it's the only good classic arcade in the area. Pay $20 to get in and get unlimited plays until you leave :) |