Where to go in the Twin Cities to shop?
Shopping near the Conference Hotel:
Downtown Excelsior, Minnesota - this small town located on Lake Minnetonka is 4 miles/10 minutes from your conference hotel. Downtown Excelsior offers visitors an array of interesting shops for browsing or buying. In addition to antique shops, ice cream parlors and other places for sundries, you will find a variety of boutique specialty shops that sell art, shoes and clothes. Since 2006, Thursday nights during the summer and fall in Excelsior are a city-sponsored "Girl's Night Out (excelsiorgirlsnightout.com)." Each week has a different theme, with special events, sales and promotions at the businesses in downtown Excelsior.
Shopping near the Airport:
The Mall of America 60 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425 is located 5 miles from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and 22 miles/30 minutes from the conference hotel. This is a premier shopping destination. Choose from 520 stores, 50 restaurants, and attractions such as Nickelodeon Universe (the largest indoor theme park) , SeaLife Minnesota Aquarium, Crayola Experience, LegoStore, American Girl Store, and Moose Mountain Adventure Golf. Minnesota has no sales tax on clothing or shoes. View the Mall of America Visitor Guide. View the Mall of America Directory of Stores/Restaurants and their locations within the mall. 
Twin Cities Premium Outlets - 3975 Eagan Outlets Parkway, Eagan, MN 55122 (10 miles/16 minutes from airport) Twin Cities Premium Outlets is home to over 100 Outlet Stores including; Nike, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Under Armour and Vera Bradley. Our covered walkways offer a comfortable shopping experience but still allows the opportunity to relish in the seasons of Minnesota. The Mall has a Food Court with comfortable seating and an indoor/outdoor fireplace. We are located 10 minutes from the Minneapolis St. Paul Airport. From the entire team at Twin Cities Premium Outlets, we hope that you will visit us soon and enjoy tax free shopping on clothes and shoes!
Grand Avenue Shops, Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN We are located just blocks from the bustling downtown of Minnesota’s capital city, as well as Summit Avenue, one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Minnesota. Grand Avenue boasts an eclectic and inviting atmosphere, with our wide, tree-lined streets, patio dining, and cozy coffee shops. During the day, you will enjoy a relaxed and quaint shopping and services destination. In the evening, Grand Avenue transforms into one of the best places for night life in the Midwest, with its award winning Twin Cities restaurants, bars, and entertainment, including the biggest festival in the Midwest, Grand Old Day!
Grand Old Day is June 4, 2017 Come a few days earlier to CBHL and enjoy Grand Old Day.
When: Sunday, June 4th, 2017 — 30 Block of Fun!
Hours: Sunday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Where: Along Grand Avenue in St. Paul, Minnesota from Dale Avenue to Prior Avenue
Cost: Grand Old Day is FREE to attend.
Shopping in Minneapolis, MN:
The Shops at West End - 1621 West End Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 The Shops at West End offers a shopping, dining and entertainment experience like no other. Located in the highly affluent suburb of St. Louis Park, just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and centrally located just off of 394 and Highway 100. With heated indoor parking, as well as ample ramp and street parking you’re never far from some of the most unique shops in the Twin Cities. From locally owned boutiques, such as Primp and Evereve to nationally known brands like Anthropologie and lululemon athletica, you’ll find what you’re looking for. If it’s entertainment you desire, visit one of the many bars and restaurants to meet up with friends, take-in a movie at Icon Theater or create a masterpiece at Brush Studio, If rejuvenation is what you seek, Phresh Spa • Salon, Haute Barre or solidcore is where it’s at. These shops and many more are what make up the friendly comfortable experience you’ll have when visiting The Shops at West End.
Midtown Global Market - 920 E. Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN ( 12 miles/19 minutes from airport, 19 miles/24 minutes from conference hotel) Midtown Global Market is an internationally-themed public market with great food, unique gifts, and live music.
