The cutest general store in all of the WI/MN border. Sometimes on the weekend, we just take a nice…read moredrive up along the coast of MN and stop at the Marine General Store. We come for the unique candy and toys and love that it has that old timey feel. This place has a little of everything...clothing, hats, food, snacks, etc.

I was somewhat surprised there aren't more reviews for this old fashioned yet modern grocery,…read morebakery, deli in the middle of one of Minnesota's most historic area. Bikers, both gas powered and peddled, stop in every weekend during the warmer months. There is a build your own sandwich area in the deli as well as a wide variety of freshly made wiches including some of the best pastrami I've had since a visit to a famous deli in Chicago. Standard groceries a wide variety of soft drinks and hot coffee. Benches in front to gaze and munch and be sure to check out the check out with what may be the original wooden counter restored to pristine shape. Don't worry the modern scanning terminal is in place.

Delicious ice cream to top off a day hiking at the State Park. Schoony's is a great old fashioned…read moreice cream shop that's located right off the hiking path in Taylor Falls. Large selection of flavors and they serve up generous portions. I enjoyed this multi- faceted ice cream, the Pirates's Booty in a waffle cone. It was bomb! I got the ice cream right after hiking and it was sooooo good I finished it off right away...so sorry, no pictures! Takng off one star because they charge a surcharge of $2.00 if you pay by credit or debit card.....what the heck?

I went for ice cream. The store carries Kemp ice cream. The decor is old style malt shop. The…read moreshakes were tasty. Kids would enjoy the stop. Staff were helpful.

Hopsack is such a fun find in Balsam Lake. It fits the little cabin town vibe perfectly and feels…read morelike one of those places you're really glad you stumbled across. The coffee is great and the staff is incredibly kind and welcoming. The space itself is open, spacious, and modern but still has that cozy, comforting feel you want when you're up north. They also have a really nice selection of products for sale, almost like a small market. You can grab food and drinks to go, along with cabin essentials and other fun items. This is just a great spot to stop for coffee and browse a bit. A really great addition to the area and such a fun little place to visit.

We unexpectedly stopped at Hop Sack with 13 people and ordered smoothies, coffee drinks and donuts…read more The gals working prepared this large order quickly and professionally. A very good experience and the products were very good

So much to explore with great interactive pieces…read more I've been in the coldest snow days and hottest summer days - it amazes me how much the art withstands the different seasons. In the summer days, you'll see deer, birds, chipmunks, bugs, etc. in addition to the art. The Franconia building is relatively clean & nice.

One of my favorite day trips is to Taylor's Falls Minnesota! One of the stops we make is to…read moreFranconia Sculpture Park which is located about an hour from the Twin Cities metro area. It's an inexpensive and fun time for the whole family! There are over 100 artist designed sculptures and the grounds are a fun walk. They often have different events going on and the place is large enough that it never feels too crowded. We love the colors during the fall time but honestly every time of the year offers up something beautiful! There is a suggested donation of $10 per car and they have a nice building with bathrooms, a gift shop and drinks for purchase. They are dog friendly and even offer a few golf carts for rental if needed.

Myron has been a part of New Richmond's Park Art Fair for the last few years. There is alway a line…read moreat his trailer and positive remarks from the attendees. Always creative and has something new. Myron, your business ROCKS!

Friends stopped here and brought us back a dozen assorted mini donuts! The were made fresh and…read morewere still hot when they got to us. The lemon glazed and orange glazed were orgasmic! Go find this place if you are anywhere near Eau Claire/Elk Mound, WI. You will not regret it.

We stopped by after climbing back up the stairs from the falls. The ice cream was great. We had the…read moredoor county cherry. There is all kinds of vintage stuff for sale it's wild. I got some figurines for the garden and the kid found a book to give for a gift. Everyone was nice.

Great little store. It also has an ice cream shop inside with excellent ice cream…read more Treasures upstairs and downstairs. Prices are reasonable. There is a wide assortment of items and clothing too. I had some photos and not sure what happened to them. They had a nice kid size Coke table and chairs. Nicely priced too. Don't miss if you are in the area. Downtown is very walkable.

A very cute, bright coffee shop that was former a DQ. Coming in from Mn it's hard to miss this…read morelandmark as it's right in front of your bumper before you turn off the highway. The large parking lot was empty and there were three employees greeting me the only customer. We have to consider it was Packer football Sunday in Wisconsin and Vikings Sunday in Minnesota, so quiet in the streets. There is only one brewed which is a medium roast. More shops are now going to limited choice on brews. They have food selections that I didn't try and will save the experience for another day. Their facebook page shows specialty themed items based on local events and holidays. This is the second Bizzy as there is one in New Richmond, Wi., and they sport an event bus.

This is a cute honey bee themed new coffee shop in downtown Osceola. It used to be a DQ. The coffee…read morewas GREAT!! The ladies who own this place are very friendly. Cute decor and done swag!! A bit pricey, as our two large specialty coffees came to $16.00. But not terrible. Plan on returning soon! The Queen Bee specialty coffees came was delicious!

A must stop if you are in Turtle Lake! Full transparency: I have drove the road in front of The…read moreCoffee Barn many times and always thought the sign was old and outdated. After finally doing some research and seeing this place was in fact open, I decided to stop up on my cabin visit and was so glad I did! The shop has great gravel parking, happened to have a fall exterior craft sale going on and then bright interior natural lighting from all the fun big barn windows. There is a local meat fridge / freezer in store should you wish to dabble along with the standard espresso drinks and varying pastries along with egg bakes. The staff was welcoming and personable and the bathroom even accommodated all the lady items - hooray! I opted for the cold brew and added a shot of pumpkin. It was very good! Looking forward to trying a hot beverage on the next time around.

This was the cutest little spot. They had a solid menu with some nice additions, like egg bake and…read moreovernight oats. The shop was so warm and cozy, with toys and coloring for the kids and books and quiet music for the adults. All our drinks were delicious and it was the perfect place for us to start our girls Saturday and I cannot wait to come back. Highly suggest checking it out if you're in the area!