"Nicollet Mall"... no, it's not an actual shopping mall... this fact that has confused many…read morevisitors to Minneapolis/St. Paul over the years... it is still a pretty cool pedestrian pleasant walkway. It is a walkway that is lined by bars, restaurants with sidewalk seating, art, small, independent shops, bountiful greenery, it's always been closed to motor vehicles and restricted to buses and taxis, which has always been a nice advantage, especially in a downtown district. It is not as impressive as it once was, pre-COVID, but still a nice place to visit! One complaint from everyone is that there are no public restrooms, so f you need to go, you need to stop in to like a store like Target, or stop in at one of the many coffee shops and eateries for lunch or coffee...well, possibly that's what the intention is that there are no public restrooms...Hmmm.... I recently visited on a Sunday, my first time after so many years, to visit the Jackalope Art Fair, a downtown Minneapolis Street Festival, which started on 7th street down through Nicollet Mall and had an enjoyable time! I was already prepared ahead of time, regarding the public restrooms and parking, so I had no problems! One stop when you are here that's definitely a must is to check out the Mary Tyler Moore statue on 7th! The actual place and the statue is posed like how she did her beret toss on her show. Pretty Cool!

I was looking for an "actual mall" an couldn't find it. I think it's the strip of stores with the…read morestatue of Mary Tyler Moore. I was walking around here at 9am and I personally only saw characters who noticed me. As a New Yawker, I am used to walking every where and instead I decided to use the skyway towards my hotel. It is warmer and perhaps safer.

This Target is accessible via the Skyway System and from the street. It's also two-levels…read more If you are staying at one of the hotels downtown, this two-story Target is a great resource to find all the things you (I) forgot to pack. There is a Starbucks inside the Target on the second floor.

A large two story retail store located in the Target plaza campus (near the Nicolet Mall) in…read moredowntown Minneapolis, this location serves as the Flagship Target. It has an urban footprint, with shopping cart escalators. As mentioned, it is connected to the rest of the Target campus (3 city blocks) via skyways, which is itself connected to the rest of the 2.5 mile Minneapolis skyway system. Groceries were on the bottom floor (along with a Starbucks), with the CVS branded pharmacy and OTC items on the top. There is checkout on both floors. It wasn't too crowded, but well staffed on a Thursday afternoon, and was able to buy some items that we needed for our trip.

Another sad almost deserted space with a few stores and offices here and there. It's too bad,…read morebecause the space is really nice. Water fountains, whimsical food court area with the fair theme and some bathrooms that are Suprisingly clean. The only time I really go through Gavidae is to cut through to the other skyways. I'll have to add this to the list of other places that used to be. Town Square, City Center, Block E. I think I read that they were going to give it a facelift. Really?

I don't work downtown, so I'm not a skyway rat. I invariably get lost every time I wander around…read morethe 2nd floor commercial maze that defines Minneapolis. So it always feels good when I stumble back to the familiar Gaviidae Common. I don't shop here often (but I do stop into Off 5th every now and again), but it's a peaceful oasis in the middle of the hubbub. If I need to get some work done, a cafe in this building does the trick. There's space, and there's no rush--along with plenty of free wifi. And I kind of like how the gilded architecture makes me feel special.

In the heart of downtown Minneapolis lies the Minneapolis City Center. It is a collection of…read morerestaurants, shops and offices. While it is nothing special, it is an oasis in the middle of a bustling downtown. It's a nice place to stop and get a coffee or a bite to eat. We were lucky to find a security guard who was able to open the bathroom for us to use. My husband and I found it difficult to find what you are looking for, so I recommend using a directory.

This is an interesting place. It is 1.6 million square foot, 51-story, office and retail building…read morelocated in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. It features a Marriott hotel, a restaurants, gyms, the Minnesota Law Center, a Chase bank and a 64 square block skyway system that connects to hotels, a 687 stall parking garage, The IDS Crystal Court, US Bank Building, Target Store, The Target Center, The Wells Fargo Building, The US Bank Plaza and The Hennepin County Government Center. FYI, the Skyway has set operating hours and does close. Parking here is simple. You can park in the connected commercial parking garage, or find a spot in one of the nearby commercial lots or metered street parking. The Center has security roving and is very clean and hip. I will admit that it does not have many retailers or restaurants though. You will find a GNC, Marshals, a UPS Store, Cardigan Donuts, the Salad Bar, City Market, Fogo de Chao, Naf Naf Grill and Starbucks. There is a lot of space available in the Center. This is not a very exciting or thrilling place and it does not have a lot going on. It is really clean and connects you to a lot of downtown attractions, without having to go outside much, which is valuable during the harsh Minnesota winters. I was staying at one of the connected hotels, so I found this spot convenient and pretty cool that I could stay inside and get to places. However, outside of staying there, the place does not have much value and if I was not at the connected hotel, I probably would not have visited.

Um...WHOA?! I've…read moreheard about this store from friends before, but thought it was just a fancy menswear store. Well boy, was I wrong. I stopped in a few days before Christmas, and I actually had a few things yet I wanted to get my grandpa, so this worked out great. At the entrance - and throughout the store - I found free hot coffee, tea, refreshments, cookies, and treats. Maybe it's just a holiday thing but I loved the hospitality. The space is HUGE - so much more than clothes! I had no idea. They have: - books and coffee table books - a whole room dedicated to perfume/cologne and scents - a whole area for cocktail-related gifts - home decor, tableware, and interior decor items - kitschy smaller giftables that were organized by theme (work/office, hosting, etc.) - menswear and womenswear - jewelry - candles - and so much more! I genuinely believe you can walk in here and be sure to find something for anyone on your gifting list. The service was incredible: lots of welcomes and greetings, and staff there to help you if you need it. Oh, they even have a room you can reserve while shopping?! FANCY!

Shoutout to my stylist Nick Marsh -- an absolute gem! Whether it's a daily outfit or a tailored…read moreCanali suit for a big occasion, Nick never misses. Weddings, interviews, you name it -- he's got me covered. Couldn't be more grateful!

THIS STORE IS NOW AN OUTLET…read more OMG you guys, I wandered in just to admire the rainbow backpack wall, bc I've somehow fallen under what hypnosis they are putting on so many of us. And sweet hipster Erik (I'm sure he spells his name with a K) told me about how about 50% of the store is now outlet. (not the backpacks. SIGH) So -- that fleece that used to be like oh hell no I could never spend $300 is now $120 which feels like an ok price. And the tshirts are probably still too $$, but maybe as a treat for myself someday? But the winter parkas at 40% off? Yes.

Clothes are whatever and the worker when I went in could careless that I was there. Didn't even…read morelook up when I talked to him. Only thing going for these guys is their current popularity of their backpacks. I'd just order online if I was to want anything from these guys.

My First Time Experience At Electric Fetus Record Store In Minneapolis MN. I Got Some My Favorite…read moreMetal Bands CDS And Box Set. They Got A Ton Of CDS, Vinyls And More! I Will Definitely Will Shop Their Record Store And Their Website Again!

Great selection of vinyl, CD's, and yes even cassettes if my eyes were not deceiving me. Along with…read moresome excellent items of t shirts, decals, music art work etc. You can easily spend a couple of hours in store. Found a few albums for under $10 and a few unique ones at prices in the $30 to $40 range. Depending on your taste well worth the money. Check out staff was personable. I did not see any floor staff wandering the aisles asking if you needed any help... but guess that is the part of the experience; seek out your own finds!

I wish that a fashion portal would open when I open my closet each morning. It'd be like Narnia,…read morewithout the lion or the witch... just the wardrobe. I'd just pop in to some awesome store, play dress up and then come back through my wardrobe like the Pevensie children. Anyway, Parc Boutique would definitely be one of my fashion portal stops. I follow the owner Thao on Twitter and Pinterest because she has amazing taste, so I should've known how much I'd like this store. It had been a while since my first visit to Parc (when I was young and broke), so my visit last week felt like the maiden voyage. There's a balance of affordability and higher-fashion style here, which I appreciate because that is a balance I try to find on a daily basis. There's a great selection of dresses, tops, jewelry, denim and more---all priced and curated well. The bauble table was where I had the most trouble saying goodbye. I saw the most interesting geometric pendant priced at about $75 (as usual, my eye wanders to one of the most expensive things on the table). Though I couldn't bring myself to drop the cash, I was compelled to put it on my Christmas list eight months in advance.

Parc boutique is hands down the cutest, most-Instagram-worthy, women-run shop in the twin cities…read more They clothing and shoes they have in stock are trendy but won't go out of style, and are constantly updated. All of the brands they carry are women owned businesses and either local or from around the country. The staff is beyond friendly is they're always happy to help with any questions you may have. As well as clothing, they also carry the cutest natural skin care lines, especially Herbivore Botanicals. If you're in Minneapolis and have a shopping day, I highly recommend you stop in to their shop.