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The Downtown and Lowertown districts offer a diverse array of retail to explore. From classic menswear and Saint Paul-made keepsakes to vintage vinyl records and handcrafted sweet treats from historic establishments, there is something for everyone.

Anthony Scornavacco Antiques

With over 40 years of experience, Anthony Scornavacco knows a thing or two about antiques. His downtown antique shop includes hand-selected furniture, jewelry, china, and silver from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.

Candyland

What Heimie’s is to menswear, Candyland is to sweets. This iconic shop has been delighting folks of all ages for over 80 years with gourmet chocolate, candy, and their famous Chicago Mix popcorn.

Eclipse Records

This vinyl-only record store specializing in new and used rock albums. Not exclusive to the head-banging type, you’ll also find jazz, hip-hop, folk, classical and a variety of other genres.

Heimie’s Haberdashery

When it comes to shopping downtown, Heimie's is the original, and arguably the most famous. This men’s specialty shop has been doing business in the historic Hamm Building since 1921. In addition to menswear, the store also features a gun library, a fly-fishing section, custom clothing room, and a podcast station.

Minnesota Wild Hockey Lodge

Hockey fans can shop jerseys and other hockey-themed merchandise at the home of the Minnesota Wild, Grand Casino Arena.

Landmark Gift Shop

There is not a formal "Saint Paul" gift shop, but the Landmark Gift Shop. comes close. Located on the first floor of the historic Landmark Center, this store sells books, accessories, cards, and clothing to commemorate your visit to Minnesota's Capital City.

Landmark Jewelers

Looking for a little sparkle? Landmark Jewelers brings over 125 years of combined jewelry experience to downtown. With exquisite Italian lines and various trunk shows throughout the year, there’s no shortage of bling.

Legacy Chocolates

Candyland isn’t the only place to satisfy your sweet tooth. Legacy Chocolates, located in the Pioneer Endicott building, is a local favorite for handcrafted chocolate, coffee, and baked goods.

Subtext Books

Subtext is downtown’s only independent bookstores. Bookworms and casual readers alike are sure to find something to dig their nose into at this shop focusing on fiction, poetry, history and literary non-fiction.

Museum Finds

Explore Store

After geeking out at the Science Museum, discover how you can bring the fun home with take-home kits, games, books, artwork, and more!

Minnesota History Center

Gifts for history buffs and fans of Minnesota alike. This store carries a broad selection of exhibit-related gifts and books, as well as handcrafted items from a variety of Minnesota makers and companies.

Minnesota Children’s Museum

After exploring 10 incredible hands-on exhibits, browse a curated collection of vibrant products designed to encourage creativity and exploration.

Lowertown Gems

Atalier957

This women's fashion boutique features hand-selected clothing and accessories from small design houses around the world.

Choo Choo Bob’s

Located inside Union Depot, this interactive train-themed toy store welcomes train enthusiasts and wooden railway lovers to discover, explore and pay-to-play. The space is also open to festive birthday parties and features regular story times and live music events

DG Pilot

Aptly located inside the historic Union Depot, this is a travel and lifestyle store specializes in Minnesota-made goodies and gifts for aviation and travel enthusiasts. Stop in for model aircrafts, stationary bags, apparel, travel guides, and travel accessories like charging adaptors, passport cases, and more.

Lowertown Bike Shop

In addition to its full craft coffee bar, this bike shop located inside Union Depot provides sustainable transportation options and bicycle repair services.

StoryLine Books

This shop is a haven for fiction enthusiasts and young readers alike. Its name is inspired by Union Depot, where is located, a concept that toys with a story's plot and train routes. Stop in for a new read, or venture in for author readings and signings, and community book club meetings

St. Paul Saints Team Store

Batter up! Baseball fans can shop St. Paul Saints merchandise and baseball gear at this team store located at the front entrance of CHS Field.

Seasonal Shopping

Saint Paul Art Crawl

The Art Crawl is one of the longest-running crawls in the nation! This bi-annual event in the Spring and Fall invites visitors to browse creations from over 300 local artists through a collection of galleries, shared spaces and artists' lofts.

Saint Paul Farmer’s Market

Serving the community for over 165 years, the St. Paul Farmer's Market is the longest running in the state and supports home-grown farmers within a 100-mile radius of the city. Shop fresh produce and handcrafted goodies every Saturday and Sunday in the heart of Lowertown near CHS Field.

European Christmas Market

One of the largest events of the winter season welcomes visitors to travel to Europe right here in Saint Paul. This authentic, open-air holiday market is inspired by the Christkindl Markets in European countries during the Advent season and features over 70 food and gift vendors, live entertainment, and so much more.

Dine While You Shop

Where to Eat in Downtown Saint Paul

Discover where to dine in bustling downtown from noble hotel dining experiences and lively music halls to skyway eats. Learn More

Lowertown Eats

This urban center welcomes visitors to delve into a variety of eateries spanning from chill breweries, rooftop hangouts, quaint bakeries, and more! Learn More