Popular souvenirs from Minneapolis, the city home to the “Mall of America”
Minneapolis is a major city located in the state of Minnesota, USA. It’s known for iconic attractions such as the “Walker Art Center” with its famous sculpture garden featuring the “Spoonbridge and Cherry,” and the “Weisman Art Museum,” a modern architectural marvel designed by Frank Gehry. The city is also famous for its extensive skyway system, allowing people to shop and move around downtown without going outside—especially convenient during the cold winters.
Here, we’ll introduce some of the most popular souvenirs from Minneapolis. You’ll find great gift options not only at the airport but also while exploring the largest mall in the U.S., the “Mall of America”!
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Popular souvenirs from Minneapolis, the city home to the “Mall of America”
1. Minnesota Goods
Items that clearly show where they’re from are always a hit as souvenirs! At the Mall of America, there are several shops that carry Minneapolis-themed merchandise. You’ll find things like miniature versions of Minnesota license plates, magnets, and plush toys shaped like the Minnesota moose!
Products designed by local artist Adam Turman are also popular souvenirs from Minneapolis. And for sports fans, gear from the city’s baseball and football teams makes a great gift too!
2. Aveda
The natural cosmetic brand Aveda is also well-known in other countries. In fact, its headquarters is located in Blaine, Minnesota. That’s why there’s even an Aveda store inside Minneapolis airport!
Buying Aveda products as souvenirs directly from their place of origin makes for a fun story. And of course, receiving high-quality products is always a joy. Aveda is known for its commitment to organic formulations. They offer a wide range of items from skincare to haircare—making them especially great gifts for women visiting Minneapolis.
3. Caribou Coffee
When it comes to coffee chains, Starbucks is world-famous, but in the U.S., Caribou Coffee is also widely known. Especially in Minneapolis, Caribou Coffee is more popular than Starbucks! Since it originated here, be sure to stop by one of their shops and try the coffee. Of course, it's also a great souvenir from Minneapolis!
You can buy their coffee in bags or boxes, as well as mugs with the Caribou logo. The shop’s logo features an adorable moose—very fitting for Minnesota! Some mugs even have handles shaped like antlers. Coffee has a long shelf life and is reasonably priced, making it an ideal souvenir.
4. Minnesota Beer
Minnesota is actually known as one of the best beer regions in the U.S. Many beers originate from Minneapolis and are popular as souvenirs too.
For example, there's Town Hall Brewery, a local beer also well-loved in restaurants.
Then there's Surly, based in Minneapolis as well, which offers brewery tours. Their wide variety of canned beers makes it fun to sample and compare.
Other notable breweries include Summit, based in Saint Paul and known for its wheat logo, and Steel Toe, located in Saint Louis Park, which features a boot logo.
With so many options to choose from, why not pick your favorite Minneapolis beer to bring home? And don’t forget—merchandise with the breweries’ logos also makes for great souvenirs!
5. Museum Goods
When it comes to art museums in Minneapolis, the Walker Art Center and the Weisman Art Museum are at the top of the list. Both are internationally recognized. Be sure to stop by their gift shops while sightseeing.
At the “Walker Shop” inside the Walker Art Center, you’ll find artistically crafted jewelry, bags, and other stylish items that are like pieces of art themselves.
The shop at the Weisman Art Museum offers affordable yet charming lifestyle goods. You can easily pick up cute dishware or practical souvenirs.
And of course, the “Spoonbridge and Cherry” sculpture is a well-known Minneapolis icon. Souvenirs such as miniature statues or T-shirts featuring this design make for fun and meaningful gifts. The Weisman Museum also sells striking postcards of its unique architecture. Since the museum is located on the University of Minnesota campus, campus-themed goods also make great souvenirs!
◎ Summary
That wraps up our guide to great souvenirs from Minneapolis! These gift ideas appeal to people of all ages, so be sure to check them out when you visit. While airports are the go-to place for souvenir shopping, don’t miss the fun of browsing for gifts at the Mall of America, the largest mall in the U.S.!
Also, clothing is tax-free in Minneapolis’s Mall of America, so many people take the opportunity to shop for clothes in addition to souvenirs. However, it would be a waste to only shop for apparel while visiting Minneapolis. Pick up a variety of local souvenirs and enjoy your sightseeing experience to the fullest!
