Readers' Picks

BEST CHILDREN'S STORES

Infant Toys
TOYS "R" US
"The Worldwide Authority on Kids,
Family and Fun"
Multiple locations

Educational Toys
THE GREAT BIG TOY BOX
"We're full of the best toys for your child's future"
835-2627 Edina

Best Games
GAMES BY JAMES
"Games for all ages"
Multiple locations

Best Toy Store
CREATIVE KIDSTUFF
"Whimsical, Wonderful, and Wildy
Imaginative Playthings!"
5 locations

MULTI-MEDIA

Best Overall Bookstore
BARNES & NOBLE
"Booksellers Since 1873"
Multiple locations

Selection of Children's Books
THE RED BALLOON BOOKSHOP
"Children's Books, Etc."
St. Paul, MN
224-8320

Selection of Kids' Software
BEST BUY
"Now That's a great deal!"
Multiple locations

T.V. Station - Family Programming
KTCA/CHANNEL 2
"Twin Cities Public Television"

Radio Station
RADIO DISNEY
"We're all ears"

Video Store
BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO
"Go Home Happy"
Multiple locations

Music Store Children's Recordings
SAM GOODY
"Goody Got It"
Multiple locations

JUST FOR MOM AND DAD

Beauty Salon - Spa
SPALON MONTAGE
"Twin Cities Best Spa and Salon"
Edina
915-2900

Restaurant
STUART ANDERSON'S CATTLE COMPANY
"Voted America's #1 Steakhouse"
6 Restaurants in the Twin Cities

Bed and Breakfast
SCHUMACHER'S INN
"Historic European Hotel & Restaurant"
New Prague 758-2133

Jewelery Store
HELZBERG DIAMONDS
"If It Comes From The Heart, Shouldn't It
Come From Helzberg Diamonds?"
Multiple locations

Florist
BACHMAN'S
"Helping make your life beautiful"
21 metro area locations

Clothing Store
DAYTON'S
Multiple locations

Health Club
LIFE TIME FITNESS
9 Twin Cities locations
947-0003

Bank
NORWEST
"Banking to the Nth degree"
Multiple locations

Mini-Van
DODGE CARAVAN

Family Car
FORD TAURUS

CLOTHING

Department Store: Children's Department
KOHL'S
"That's More Like It"
Multiple locations

Infant & Toddler Clothes
NORDSTROM
Mall of America

School-Age Clothes
GAP
"Fall into the Gap"
Multiple locations

Teen Clothes
OLD NAVY
6 Twin Cities locations 1-800-OLD NAVY

Children's Shoes
STRIDE RITE
"Give Them The Best"
Multiple locations

Kids' Outerwear
JC PENNEY
Several Stores

Maternity Clothes
MATERNAL INSTINCTS
The Galleria, Edina 927-4527

Kids' Consignment
ONCE UPON A CHILD
"Kids' Stuff With Previous Experience"
11 metro locations

ENTERTAINMENT

Museum
MINNESOTA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
Downtown St. Paul
225-6000

Live Theater
CHILDREN'S THEATRE COMPANY
Minneapolis 874-0400

Family Event or Festival
STATE FAIR
"The Ultimate in Summer Family Fun"
State Fairgrounds in St. Paul

Indoor Playground
EDINBOROUGH
Edina 893-9890

Local Performer(s) for Kids
TEDDY BEAR BAND
"You're in the Show!"
861-3570

Apple Orchard - Farm
EMMA KRUMBEES
"Home of Emma Krumbee's Restaurant, Bakery,
Orchard and Year-Round Family Fun"
Belle Plain 873-3006

Best Summer Camp - Program
YMCA
"We Build Strong Kids,
Strong Families, Strong Communities."
Call 292-4100 for the nearest location.

Best Place for Live Kids' Music
KNOTT'S CAMP SNOOPY
Mall of America 883-8600

Minnesota Resort
BREEZY POINT RESORT
"Minnesota's Family Resort"
Breezy Point, MN 1-800-328-2284

RESTAURANT

Top Price
KINCAID'S
"Steak Chop & Fish House"
Bloomington 921-2255

Medium Price
APPLEBEE'S
"Neighborhood Grill & Bar"
Multiple locations

Budget
MCDONALD'S
"Did Somebody Say McDonald's?"
Multiple locations

Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
"Life is short. Stay awake for it."
Multiple locations 1-888-CARIBOU

Ice Cream Shop
Dairy Queen
"Hot Eats/Cool Treats"
Multiple locations

Take-Out Restaurant
Leeann Chin
"Chinese Cuisine"
Multiple locations

Bakery
Wuollet Bakery
"Purveyors of good taste since 1944"
Multiple locations

Best Restaurant Food
T.G.I. FRIDAYS
"Everyday is Friday"
Multiple locations

Pizza
PAPA JOHN'S
"Better Ingredients. Better Pizza"
Call 688-PAPA for
the closest location

Restaurant for Breakfast
PERKINS FAMILY RESTAURANT AND BAKERY
"There's Always Something New Cooking at Perkins"
Multiple locations

Kids' Menu
SIDNEY'S
"Sidney's is proud to make the best, affordable"
Multiple locations

EATING TOGETHER

Bagel Shop
BRUEGGER'S FRESH BAGEL BAKERY
"Totally, completely obsessed with freshness"
Multiple locations

Deli
BYERLY'S
"Best Twin Cities Deli"
11 Twin Cities locations

Health Food Store
GNC
"Total Health Stores"
Multiple locations

Grocery Store
CUB FOODS
"Low Price Leader"
30 Twin Cities locations

FAMILY RETAILERS

Bike Shop
PENN CYCLE
"Minnesota's #1 Choice For Bikes"
Multiple locations

Musical Instruments
SCHMITT MUSIC
"America's Favorite Stores for People Who Love to Make Music"
Multiple locations

Shopping Center - Area
MALL OF AMERICA
"There's a Place for Fun in Your Life"
Bloomington, MN 883-8800

Camping & Sporting Goods Store
GALYAN'S TRADING COMPANY
"Are You Serious About Your Sports? We Are!"
731-0200, Woodbury,
869-0200, Richfield,
525-0200, Minnetonka

Arts & Crafts Store
MICHAEL'S ARTS AND CRAFTS STORE
Multiple locations

Furniture Store
SLUMBERLAND FURNITURE
"Wake Up To What's New"
Multiple locations

Childrens Furniture
TREASURE'S ISLAND
"Your Dearest Treasures Are Your Children"
927-7913 Minneapolis
454-6625 Eagan

Garden Center
FRANK'S NURSERY AND CRAFTS
Multiple locations

Pet Supplies
PETSMART
"Where Pets Are Family"
Multiple locations

Party Supplies
PAPER WAREHOUSE
"Party More, Spend Less"
Multiple locations

Eyewear
VISION WORLD
21 Twin Cities locations

Adult Consignment
NULOOK CONSIGNMENT
"Women's, Children's and Maternity Fashions"
Minneapolis 925-0806
Store Where Kids Spend Their Own Money
TARGET STORES
Multiple locations

Hardware: Home Improvement
THE HOME DEPOT
"Minnesota's Home Improvement Warehouse"
7 locations in the Twin Cities

SERVICES

Day Care
KINDERCARE
"Learning Centers, Inc."
1-800-707-7979 for a center near you

Hourly Child Care
CLUBKID
"An Hourly Child Care Adventure"
Burnsville 435-6263,
Edina 831-1055,
Minnetonka 545-1979,
Roseville 631-1492

Haircuts for Children
GREAT CLIPS
Multiple locations

Children's Portraits
PROEX
"Photo & Portrait"
Call 882-1111 for a Proex near you

Party Destination
CIRCUS PIZZA
"Nobody Throws a Birthday Party Like Circus Pizza"
Multiple locations

Music Instruction
MACPHAIL
"Center for the Arts"
Minneapolis, MN 321-0100

Best Lactation Consultant
MOTHERS MILK
"Your Baby Deserves Mothers Milk"
925-0988
424-5378
944-3435