Shop Your Way Through Some Of Minnesota's Most Charming Shops During The Unique Boutiques & Antiques Tour
By Betsy Rathburn|Published September 15, 2021
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All across Minnesota, little-known boutiques sell interesting handmade, upcycled, and vintage goodies. But it can be hard to find some of these spots. Luckily, there’s an event coming up that will help you discover some great new antique stores and boutiques. It’s called the Unique Boutique & Antiques Tour, and it’s a two-weekend-only event that taking place this September. Follow the map, and you’ll find yourself traipsing across Isanti County in pursuit of beautiful home goods, antiques, jewelry, gifts, and more. If this sounds like a fun time, read on below to learn more about the tour.
This fall, the Unique Boutiques & Antiques Tour is taking those who follow it on a tour of Isanti County’s best antique shops and boutiques. The tour will happen on two weekends in September 2021: September 16-18 and September 23-25.
The tour includes 10 shops around Isanti County, many of which are in the towns of Isanti, Cambridge, Grandy, and surrounding communities. Some of the shops only open once or twice a year for this event!
This tour is a great way to find unique gifts, housewares, jewelry, and more. Each shop is loaded with items. They’re carefully curated to include only beautiful, well-made things that anyone would love to own.
Upcycled items are also popular. Shop owners revamp old, dated furniture into something new! This is a great way to get a one-of-a-kind piece for your home.
Many items are handmade. You’ll find hand-carved spoons, pottery, artwork, quilts, and all manner of other items. These make great additions to any home, and they also make fabulous gifts!
There are also plenty of antique and vintage items up for grabs! Whether you’re looking for salvaged doors, antique furniture, or vintage artwork, you’ll find it in spades.
If you love browsing small-town boutiques and out-of-the-way antique stores, you'll love the time you spend browsing the shops on this tour. Not only will you be finding unique items that you can't find anywhere else. You'll also be supporting small Minnesota businesses!
For more information about the Unique Boutique & Antiques Tour, including dates, a list of all shops involved, and more, be sure to visit the event’s website. And if you decide to go on the tour, you may be interested in trying out some local restaurants! Check out our past article about Leader in Cambridge or Brass Rail in Grandy.
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