Arrived as they were closing and the person working was kind enough to unlock, let me in and pick…read moreup a Couple of bottles of wine. Not a typical party store as it had nice cheeses, crackers, etc to pair with wine. Great place.

This is a perfect pit stop to purchase wine, beverages, or snacks like unique chips and local beef…read moresticks and cheese. There are cute cards and small gift items as well. I stoped in late on a Monday night and the lady working was very helpful with selecting some wine for me to purchase. There is a great selection of alcoholic beverages and mixers and it's located right in town so you don't have to head to a liquor or grocery store. I've gone one other time and the service is always excellent. They are able to explain all of the items they have and you can tell they are proud of the shop.

Long-term relationship with an outstanding bookstore I first…read morevisited Snowbound Books in 2024 when a local, with whom I went to law school, recommended the shop. I'm in D.C., my colleague is in Grand Rapids, and mutual friends have a lovely place in the U.P. We stopped and shopped, then I went back to D.C. with a suitcase full of books. I was hooked . . . from this point forward this was my go-to bookstore. I ordered a Christmas-list full of books, and the crew at Snowbound responded with class. Since that visit, I've made a point to support this, my new local bookstore, throughout the year, both with hardcovers and audiobooks. Snowbound linked up its business venture with the audiobook marketer Libro.fm, which collaborates with local bookstores to offer a seamless alternatives for audiobooks, doing an end-run around platforms that historically have minimized or shut out local bookstores. Libro.fm shares its profits with these local bookstores, and offers great deals with titles in their massive library. Recently, I researched the Snowbound catalog and received 14 books (see the photo). During the same period I purchased, at retail in some cases and with a deep discount in other cases, about 15 audiobooks, which I devoured upon arrival. This may reflect idealistic tendencies, but I would much rather support local booksellers, and audiobook platforms that share their profits with booksellers. Libro.fm meets this requirement for the audiobooks, and Snowbound meets it for new hardcovers. We're lucky to have both, as alternative to platforms that lack any connection with the local markets being served.

Excellent customer service, selection of books, cards, etc. Street parking mostly so start looking…read moreas you approach.

Precious items that I saw on your site!!I I' looking for a sweatshirt with a logo on it talks…read moreabout Finland? My sister grandson has one of these and i'd like one too!

Stop here touring the city! It's a beautiful boutique! Prices are much higher, but a lot of things…read moreyou don't just find anywhere! They even have saunas in the back! Cute place!

great selection of CDs, vinyls, and cool instruments. super nice owner! definitely recommendread more

Great little gem of a shop. Even if you don't play an instrument, there are fun finds inside. For…read moreinstance, I found some cute little egg-shaped "shakers," a kazoo and a wooden llama rattle shaker to take as souvenirs for my grandkids. They were on sale but the owner took care to ring it up and package my modest items as if they were as important as his biggest sale of the day.

Our first visit to Down Wind Sports was last summer when we visited Marquette and my son wanted to…read moretry rock climbing. We got connected with an amazing guide for the very next day. My son loved it! While we were there, the staff also gave us some great mountain biking recommendations for the area and told us about their summer climbing camp for kids. This summer, we signed him up for the camp, and we couldn't be happier with our decision. The instructors were outstanding--patient, encouraging, and incredibly skilled at teaching climbing techniques. Most importantly, I always felt my son was safe and well cared for. On the last day of camp, they even opened the store a little late for us so we could pick up some things before we headed home. They really couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. We can't wait to go back!

After the brakes on my bike failed while descending from a mountain, we headed to Down Wind Sports…read more The employee changed the brake pads and offered suggestions for the future. I checked out their fantastic gear while waiting for it to be done. One of the employees, Tom, struck up a conversation with me. He had many suggestions for us while visiting Marquette. We utilized all of his tips throughout our trip. He was genuinely excited to help. If you are visiting Marquette and you need help knowing where to begin do yourself a favor and visit Down Wind Sports.

Daughter has always had issues getting fit for a running shoe. The Team took 15 minutes to…read moreunderstand her past issues and sphere interested in selling us the right now; they did not push specific shoe brands. There is also a student discount. They have more than running shoes, give them a chance.

I went to Queen City Running with some friends that wanted to check out the local running store…read moreafter racing the Marquette Marathon earlier in the day and was blown away by their selection of running fuel. I have been looking for Skratch gummies in the Green Tea and Lemon flavor in a variety of running store in the Twin Cities area and have been disappointed. Not at Queen City! I avoided an online purchase and was able to restock my fuel stores. I also was able to get a limited edition Skratch drink mix. While checking out, two of the workers started talking to me about my fuel choices, validating my flavor selection. It made me feel right at home discussing delicious flavors with other runners. I would highly recommend Queen City for your running fuel needs!

Great service, clear communication and provided everything needed for a fun day on the water. Will…read moredefinitely rent from them again, including trying an ebike. Highly recommend for a stress-free experience.

Such a great shop and website! Lots of supplies and tools that are well-organized and easy to…read morefind. I came in specifically for needles and some dryer balls (aka hand-felted wool). The gal at the counter was very cheerful and happy to help. I chatted with her and another shopper while I made my selections. It was a perfect spot for a drizzly afternoon, when thoughts turn to warmer apparel. Prices were very reasonable based on my experiences in other local yarn shops. I was impressed with the inventory, it's cleverly displayed in the space. I didn't feel overwhelmed, was very comfortable walking through the shop. I can see myself joining an open knit night here very easily. The class list is interesting, I definitely want to think about those (especially the broom-making). The store is stocked with my favorite brands and some new-to-me companies that I want to check out. My next visit will require some time and will definitely need some photos because the shop is perfectly charming and cozy!