If you prefer to stay out of the cold winter, the shopping here is truly world class. Downtown Minneapolis boasts the IDS Crystal Court, Gaviidae Commons and Neiman Marcus. Twenty minutes from downtown is the famous Mall of America which houses restaurants, cinema, shopping and even an amusement park. For fun and fresh local food a visit to the St. Paul Farmers Market is a must.
This market is open year round and provides produce from over 160 local growers who must live within 90 miles of the Twin Cities.