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Posted in Minnesota Attractions April 14, 2017 by Betsy Rathburn

The Magical Minnesota Bookstore That Is Among The Best In The Country

Many of us love to get lost in an imaginary world through reading, so it only makes sense that there’s a bookstore in Minnesota that helps you do just that. Wild Rumpus in Minneapolis is a whimsical bookstore for children that has been around for 25 years. It is full of fantastic books, hidden nooks and crannies, and furry creatures. It’s so good, in fact, that it was named the 2017 Bookstore of the Year by Publishers Weekly. Check it out:

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Wild Rumpus is tucked away in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis. You'll find it at 2720 West 43rd Street.

There are plenty of other great shops around, making the area a nice place to spend a few hours on a sunny day.

The first thing you'll notice about Wild Rumpus is its fun door, with its inset purple door just for little ones to walk through.

Inside, you'll find a bright and cozy space loaded with books.

The store is full of whimsical spaces that will sweep any visitor away into a world of reading.

There are also lots of places to curl up with a book - and maybe a furry friend.

Perhaps the most exciting features of Wild Rumpus are the critters who roam the aisles. Among the most unusual are the two silkie chickens.

You'll also more than likely spot a cat or two.

They often lounge in the sunny windows, but you might get lucky enough to catch one awake.

Other unusual creatures make homes in the store, too. These are usually kept in their own cages.

You can meet a ferret, a chinchilla, rats, and even a tarantula on your visit to Wild Rumpus.

The bookstore also holds many events for youngsters throughout the year. If you're looking for a magical time in Minneapolis, this is it.

Ever been to Wild Rumpus? Let us know what you thought! Also check out this one-of-a-kind, quirky store in nearby St. Paul.

Betsy Rathburn

Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.