Beautiful and long-lasting crafts. We love the unique design from their artists. We got a vase,…read morecontainers, and a kitchen board. After more than 10 years, we are still using them. If you go there, pay extra attention to the foldable-design furnitures, great space savers!

NOT an antique store!…read more This used to be Bird-Brain Art & Antiques. Apparently, they have been closed for many years. The new business is called "Pride of the Nations". And the new business is listed by Yelp under "Antiques" but it is not an antique store. The store looks interesting...but NOT my thing and NOT an antique store. We wasted a trip looking for antique stores by following this on Yelp! There's a cool chocolate shop next door though. -Daddy Maxx Retro

I really appreciate this store as they offer a wide variety of Native art. A fair amount is made by…read moreIndigenous artists and are signed by the artist. The owner is very passionate and knowledgeable about the art in the shop, and has some truly beautiful pieces of art. As we are also in a pandemic right now, I noticed and appreciated how signs were posted stating the local and state laws mandating masks and social distancing within the store. Everyone within the stores - both Pride of the Nations and the connected chocolate shop - wore masks and maintained cleanliness and social distancing. I could see how everything was very clean and that even given how difficult things are for small businesses in this pandemic, the owner and store was took great care in masking and cleanliness as well as being very kind and knowledgeable about the works of art within the store. I ended up buying a beautiful horse ceremonial pipe as well as a beautiful small horsehair pot - both made by actual Indigenous artists. I would recommend stopping here even if you are not extremely interested in Native American art as the works and passionate store owner make it a stop worth making! Additionally, having the chocolate shop with a plethora of options for any sweet tooth is a delicious bonus!

Cute local store. So many local goodies. I had to control myself and not buy everything. They allow…read moreshipping, about $10, so I took advantage of that.

A charming and super interesting shop with lots of items to consider! Definitely worth a stop…read more Warm and inviting and interesting atmosphere a great location.

A country barn in small town Eleva, WI that we discovered last year, we had to come back…read more Feed the goats, chickens, pork chop the pig, try the corn maze, get your pumpkins and squash, and check out the quaint gift shop. Good family fun.

Adorable hidden gem! I am visiting from out of town and thought I would just be going to a…read morerun-of-the-mill toy store, so imagine my happy teacher heart when I realized the back of the store is filled with affordable, cute, and practical teaching supplies! There is also a play area for kids with open-ended activities, a craft station, and yes, toys. Bonus, the cashier was SUPER friendly, funny, and kind! I wish I was a local so I could make this my regular spot for supply runs, but I'm leaving this review instead in hopes of helping others find this amazing little place!

Good selection, great vibe. Really nice people. Reasonably priced. Good spot for Eau Claire.read more

This is my favorite record store in Wisconsin! (I know there's a bigger one in Madison but I hate…read moregoing there due to its location, parking challenges, and tight salesfloor space.) Revival Records is a big store and they utilize their space well. Most of their used backstock is on the sales floor, so sometimes you can pick your condition and your price. Highly recommended. Wish I could get here more often.

Lark Toys is truly a hidden gem among MN travel destinations. Have been coming here for many…read moreyears, first with my children and now with grandchildren. There is so much to do: take a ride on the exquisite hand-carved carousel, browse an exceptional selection of books, shop for creative, quality toys, peruse the extensive collection of retro toys, and enjoy a round of mini-golf. If you are looking for an alternative to the usual expensive tourist trap, bring the family for a beautiful drive to spend a relaxing day in this charming, one-of-a-kind place.

Fantastic walk down memory lane. Creative gifts, friendly staff and very clean…read more My 21 year old son was completely enthralled with the puppets, puzzles, and miniature models

Antique Shopper is a better than average antique mall on the main drag in Lake City -- worth the…read morestop. I've been in this shop many times over the years. Unfortunately, when we stopped last Saturday, we learned that they're closed until March. Bummer! So we were forced to simply peak in the windows. Luckily, there are a few other antique stores in town that are open in the winter. We'll see you again next time, Antique Shopper, when it's warmer and the snow is gone! -Daddy Maxx Retro