The Essential Shopping Guide to St. Louis Park and Golden Valley

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Shop Your Way Through Local Favorites

St. Louis Park and Golden Valley are packed with distinctive boutiques and specialty shops, whether you’re hunting for souvenirs, outdoor equipment, or something truly unique. One especially nice perk: Minnesota doesn’t charge sales tax on clothing. Happy shopping!

Minnesota Style, Courtesy of ‘Sota Swag

For polished Minnesota merchandise with plenty of local character, visit Sota Clothing Co. in St. Louis Park. Minnesota native Spencer Johnson created the brand, whose offerings include hoodies, hats, drinkware, artwork, and more. Many pieces showcase Sota’s recognizable emblem: two crossed oars alongside the state outline.

Outfit Your Next Adventure

Hoigaard’s in St. Louis Park is a go-to source for outdoor equipment and Minnesota keepsakes. A Minnesota staple for more than 120 years, the store supplies gear for snow sports, water sports, hiking, biking, and skating. Hoigaard’s also helps customers prepare for the outdoors with ski and snowboard tune-ups, bike services, and a rental program.

Art With Deep Minnesota Roots

A visit to St. Louis Park shopping destinations isn’t complete without exploring the Art of Adam Turman. Turman lives and works in St. Louis Park, and his Minnesota-made work includes striking prints, clothing, drinking glasses, coasters, and other merchandise inspired by beloved state characters and scenery. His murals appear throughout the Twin Cities. Merchandise is sold online and at his booth each year at the Minnesota State Fair.

Fashion That Welcomes Everyone

Judith McGrann & Friends in St. Louis Park centers its boutique experience on empowering women. For over 35 years, the shop has carried women’s apparel, accessories, jewelry, gifts, and other finds, with seasonal collection updates. Each item is selected with different price points and body types in mind, making the assortment accessible to a wide range of shoppers.

Designer Finds at Deep Discounts

Opitz Outlet in St. Louis Park is a destination for designer labels and major savings. A premier outlet in the area for more than 20 years, Opitz always offers 70% off standard retail prices. Combined with the fact that clothing is exempt from sales tax in Minnesota, the deals are especially appealing.

Toys, Games, and Plenty of Play

At The Shops at West End, Kiddywampus offers an expansive selection for children and grown-up toy fans alike. Its inventory ranges from baby toys and presents to Legos for adults, with Melissa & Doug, Jellicats, Playmobil, and many other leading brands represented. Shoppers will also find games, arts & crafts, and more.

The store provides a free weekly story time for kids ages 2-5 and organizes funtastic birthday parties with a variety of themes. Kiddywampus received a gold medal in the Star Tribune’s Minnesota’s Best Readers’ Choice Awards for best toy store and best children’s party venue.

Retro Records and Throwback Treasures

Down In The Valley in Golden Valley delivers a distinctive vintage-inspired shopping trip. This indie record store stocks new vinyl records and CDs along with movies, books, magazines, clothing, artwork, action figures, toys, barware, home accessories, and assorted glass pieces made by glassblowers from around the country. The shop is also known for its great vibes and awesome people.

Another indie option is SolSta Records in St. Louis Park, where shoppers can buy and sell new and vintage vinyl records.

Bring the Outdoors Inside

Lost in the Forrest at The Shops at West End is a super cool destination for plant lovers. The shop sells both common and rare houseplants, along with plant-themed gifts and supplies for transforming a home into an indoor jungle.

Jewelry With a Relaxed Feel

Continental Diamond in St. Louis Park combines laidback energy and a relaxing non-stuffy atmosphere with distinctive jewelry. Since the staff doesn’t work on commission, customers can browse in a stress-free setting. The selection spans bracelets, necklaces, earrings, engagement rings, and high-end timepieces, offering plenty of possibilities for a memorable find.

Max’s in St. Louis Park is a woman-owned jewelry store featuring an eclectic range of pieces handcrafted by artisan designers, as well as handblown glass. It also carries an extensive selection of chocolate treats, making it a tempting stop for anyone with a sweet tooth.

Chocolate and Candy Stops

Droolin’ Moose in St. Louis Park brings together gourmet chocolates, whimsical names, and gift-worthy treats. Among the favorites are Happy Campers, Busy Beavers, Moosetachios, and Squirrel Bait. Each one delivers on its name and is likely to have you drooling for more.

For Swedish candy and other European sweets, visit The Candy Shop. This small store carries favorites ranging from BUBS to Haribo, and shoppers can fill a bag with a personalized mix of treats.

Tennis and Pickleball Headquarters

Michael Lynne’s Tennis & Pickleball Shop is the largest independent racquet shop in the Midwest and one of the largest in the country. In business since 1990, they were once named the Racquet Sports Industry Magazine’s Pro/Specialty Retailer of the Year.

Beyond its tennis selection, the store has a 42-foot-long pickleball wall stocked with paddles, balls, accessories, bags, and footwear from numerous major manufacturers.

Gifts for Every Kind of Occasion

Patina in Golden Valley is the best gift shop in town, with cute trinkets, exciting toys and games, home goods, beauty products, jewelry, and more. The Minnesota-only shop is known for an inspiring, ever-changing environment and affordable prices.

A Little History With Your Bakeware

For a shopping trip that also connects to local history, visit Nordic Ware Factory Store in St. Louis Park. Nordic Ware, the inventors of the Bundt pan, has been making kitchenware and baking tools for 75 years. The Factory Store carries Bundt pans, bakeware, kitchenware, grilling accessories, and much more. Cooking demos and classes are offered at the store; check the website for more information.