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

Name
Location
Description
Comments
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

Name
Location
Description
Comments
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

Name
Location
Description
Comments
Hunt and Gather Fulton
Minneapolis		 Vintage Amusement Store A lot of really random stuff here, but super cool

Thrift Stores

Name
Location
Description
Comments
Goodwill Minnetonka Thrift Store I always find old Microsoft software CDs here, which I always end up snatching for my collection :)

Music Stores

Name
Location
Description
Comments
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

Name
Location
Description
Comments
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

Name
Location
Description
Comments
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

Name
Location
Description
Comments
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 :)