Varied is the best way to describe the shopping opportunities along the Lake Country Scenic Byway. There are unique arts & craft and gift stores that capture the Up North culture of the Byway area. Antique lovers will find a bevy of stores to browse. There are restaurant and gift shops set in historic settings. Plus old-fashioned confectioners and soda fountains that take you back to the good-ol’ days, and all the traditional stores you’d expect. The quaint downtown areas of Detroit Lakes, Park Rapids and Walker each provide charming locations in which to shop.

Topping the list could be the following:

Walker Downtown Area: Christmas Point, Northern Exposure, Cabin Up-North, Reeds, Aunte Belles Confectionery, Tiger Lily’s, Jenny & Co.,Walker General Store, Lundrigan’s Clothing, Front Porch Quilts

Summerhill Farm: Seven unique gift shops and a restaurant set on an historic farm in refurbished farm buildings provides a distinctive northwoods retail and dining experience.

World of Christmas

Candles!

Amish Oak

Shady Hollow Flea Market

Yea Quaint Cottage

Delaney’s Sports Center

Fullers Sporting Goods

Red Willow

Kobi’s Karvings

Six Toed Cat Antiques

SHOPPING AREA EVENTS

MAY

Shady Hollow Flea Market, Detroit Lakes Grand opening for the summer season Clean Out Your Closet Book Sale, Park Rapids

JULY

Summertime Annual Art & Craft Celebration, Park Rapids

AUGUST

North Star Arts & Crafts Festival, Park Rapids

For more information contact the local chamber of commerce:

Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber:
http://www.visitdetroitlakes.com

Park Rapids Area Chamber:
http://www.parkrapids.com

Leech Lake Area Chamber:
http://www.leech-lake.com

Itasca State Park:
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us