Natalie keeps a very organized vintage store. So fun to explore all the treasures there! Clothing…read moreis arranged by era. Easy to find favorites from the 50's, 60's, 70's etc. The music selection is great at good prices. She also has small group events and crafts. Natalie contributes to our community all year round. She helped with my mother's estate sale from beginning to end. We would have been lost without her experience and guidance. Vagabond Village is a place in Old Town Mankato that you don't want to miss!

Ultra cool. Ultra unique. ULTRA Magical. This place is amazing. We couldn't ask for a better…read moreexperience in shopping and treasure hunting! So much fun. Such a delight visiting with Natalie! Absolute rockstar! Her style, her artistry, and her creative vision is EPIC! I can't wait to ship here again and again -I wish I lived closer!

Wonderful as always. No outs today. Great day Love to shop…read moreWalmart from home . Rainey day who wants to go out when Walmart deliveries

Such a great find and some really cool stuff here. Their books are well priced and not too…read moreexpensive and on Fridays the kids can also get a free book $.50 or less. There is a cool little reading nook that I really appreciate it and they have a good furniture selection as well as plenty of shelves to see all the different glassware and things like that. All things considered the stores pretty well organized and I will definitely be going back here again soon if I can. Their books are SO ORGANIZED. Love this spot.

This place RULES. I love everything about it. Great deals. Rad music. Excellent selection of…read morevintage items in excellent condition! Outstanding customer service too. Feeling very special I can't wait to return and discover more unforgettable treasures! I'm so happy. Purchased two beautiful handmade purses, two vintage shirts, and an exquisite 3M Bookshelf Game that's over 60 years old and still looks BRAND NEW! How cool is that?

I have to - reluctantly - call this place out as being pretty lame…read more After exploring the only antique store in town, I decided to checkout a couple of thrift stores. I went to the Riverside Thrift Shop today. Apparently, it opened only a few months ago. Being fresh and new, by all rights, they should be totally on top of their game. 1) The main problem is it's too darn small. It's little more than one small narrow room. (I think my living room at home is bigger than this store!) As a result, there isn't much inventory...mostly garage sale type stuff...not enough to pick through and find something you might like. There's a HUGE warehouse in back of this building. If THAT was part of the store and filled with stuff too, you'd really have something great. But that's not the case. 2) The dude running the shop ignored us, never smiled, never spoke, and he was completely devoid of any customer service skills whatsoever. Not cool. This definitely sealed the deal and made me not want to ever walk through the door again. There always seems to be at least one crazy person shopping at every thrift store I go to, even a super small one like Riverside. Indeed, I came across one. There was a wild eyed lady buying a dozen ceramic ducks. Despite the sparse inventory, this woman had managed to locate every duck on the premises. She had a whole flock of ducks spread out on the counter. Pretty funny. Not worth the stop. -Daddy Maxx Retro

The St. Peter Thrift Store on Main Street is okay - 3 stars…read more After checking out the only antique store in town, I decided to explore a couple of the local thrift stores. This store is okay, I'd call them average - 3 stars. I wouldn't make a special trip but if I lived in the area, I'd probably drop in once in a while. The only thing that could bump them up, in my opinion, would be if they were a lot bigger and if they had a lot more stuff. They do a lot with the space they have. Everything is well lit, displayed well, and there's a nice variety of items. The staff member I spoke with was very friendly and helpful. The prices seem super reasonable. I've been looking for a kitchen clock and I found a nice wall clock for only one dollar! It's hard to go wrong for a buck. -Daddy Maxx Retro

I love this place----I find the cutest things and there prices are great and they have great…read morediscount days! Very friendly staff!

For the record, you can buy their fine comforters here in the Twin Cities... but then you'd miss a…read moreterrific opportunity to get out and see things for yourself! Brenda tirelessly answered all my questions and helped me pick out a comforter for our bed. I feel as if I purchased an heirloom, particularly since I can come back to get the wool re-carded for a fraction of the cost of comforter replacement. I placed an order and it was ready way sooner than I expected (about a week, really, or maybe less). Here's where I need to apologize, as COVID has turned me into a Yelp n00b. I TOTALLY FORGOT TO TAKE PICTURES! You'll have to trust me that the showroom is filled with all sorts of cool notions and supplies for quilter and other sew-y types. There are also woolen goods for purchase, like hats, socks and mittens. I enjoyed checking everything out while Brenda brought the comforter out for us. We've had the comforter for nearly a month and I love it! It's lofty and squishy and perfectly keeps the temperature comfortable without feeling like a ton o'blanket. As soon as I relocate to a home with more bedrooms, I'll be buying more comforters.

Great pulls and always seams cheaper than bigger stores. Great people and great value!read more

I've been coming here for many years, as you can see from all the photos I've added. Every time…read moreI've been here I've found something good to get. The last couple times I've gotten new paints that turned out to be excellent. I like that they have 5 different brands on hand and have a plan to add another brand. Long ago I signed up for their in house rewards program and I've used it that last several times I've gone in. The selection of games is very good. My daughter loved the Squishables. There's a big room with lots of tables where games are being played. Every staff member I've ever talked to was great and always helpful.

Collectibles ... Pipka and Steinbach, German glass ornaments, cuckoo clocks, toys, Russian nesting…read moredolls, Swedish/Finnish gifts and European chocolate ... this shop is always worth visiting. It is clean, and can be quite crowded because it is difficult to find such a nice and well stocked gift/collectible shop. The owner is a nice man but a bit gruff. He has his process and he sticks to it. One thing at a time and the boxes for items are all located in a back stock room so it can take him some time for each person and each item. His son was so welcoming and so nice! We were there awhile so he brought us small bits of candy to try and then brought us chairs as we were there past closing. An awesome host!! A great counter-balance to his father. When I left, I found that the father/owner had given us a full size Ritter (German chocolate bar) as a thank you. I only wish that the shop had more customer friendly hours ... as with many small towns and shops in them, they closed at 5 on Saturday and then were closed on Sunday and for holidays.

Used to be a must go to place when family came and visited, unfortunately this place is not very…read morefamily friendly when it comes to kids, if you want to bring them there you best go explore the other options downtown

I bought a Butterfly House at Fair Trade in New Ulm, MN , it's adorable! I hope it will soon…read moreattract butterflies stop by the Fair Trade Store on Minnesota St in New Ulm, MN

This is an adorable little shop that is worth going out of your way for!…read more They have a variety of unique gifts from around the world and around southern Minnesota. All items are fair trade or local, and all profits benefit a charity for families in need in New Ulm. Gifts here include chocolates, tea, pottery, photography, jewelry, ornaments, bird houses, and other surprises. I bought a 'kitty-bank' - a beautiful hand-made coin depository that looks like an art-deco cat. It was made in India. Because it is fair trade, it benefited the local artisan and because I bought it at New Ulm's Own, the sale will help locally, too! Note that the store is tucked away behind another. Look for the sign and walk through the front entrance past the first store. Keep going to find this shop.