When exploring the charming towns surrounding Lake Mille Lacs, don’t miss the opportunity to discover unique gifts and local crafts. From handcrafted treasures to antique finds, the area offers a diverse shopping experience.
Unique Boutiques and Gift Shops
- Unique Boatique (Isle): Explore a curated selection of clothing, jewelry, and home decor.
- Copper Fox Gifts (Wahkon): Discover unique local products and home decor from around the world.
- Mille Lacs Curio (Garrison): Find “Up North” gifts, souvenirs, cabin décor, and more.
- Hairy Mosquito Trading Company (Milaca): Explore antiques, handmade crafts, home decor, and nostalgic treats.
- The Mille Lacs Indian Museum Gift Shop (Onamia): Discover authentic Native American crafts.
- The Timeless Trunk (Isle): Find gift items, clothes, home decor, candles, and antiques.
Antique Shopping Destinations
- Cripple Creek Antiques (Onamia): Explore a wide variety of antique items, including collectibles, furniture, and vintage décor.
- Hallett Antique Mall (Aitkin): Discover unique finds and antiques in this popular mall.
- Northbound Antiques (Milaca): Explore advertising signs, stoneware, hunting and fishing gear, and more.
- Old River Road Antiques (Palisade): Find unique antiques and friendly service.
- The Rustic Depot (Princeton): Discover antiques, repurposed furniture, garden items, and other unique finds.
Farmers Markets, Groceries, and More
- Teals Market (Isle): Find a full range of groceries, baked goods, deli items, and floral arrangements.
- Isle Area Farmers Market: Enjoy fresh produce, baked goods, and local crafts from May till the snow flies. You can find the market at Johnson Portside, on Highway 47.
- Petry’s By The Lake (Malmo): Enjoy expanded grocery options, baked goods, fuel, propane, and more.
- Dollar General and Family Dollar | Dollar Tree (Isle): Find household goods, groceries, and other essentials.
- Amish Homesteads (Isle): During the summer months, 2 Amish homesteads sell goods on Saturdays. Amazing chocolate candies, Donuts, Pies, Butter, and Eggs (1710 HWY 18 Isle, MN 56342 and 2167 465th St Isle, MN 56342).
- Paulsen’s Sweet Corn (Isle): During the late summer and fall, enjoy fresh sweet corn from Paulsen’s, located 3 miles east of Highway 47 on Highway 18 (1598 Highway 18 Isle, Mn).
Bait & Tackle
- Trailside Bait & Tackle (Isle): Known for their expert fishing advice and wide selection of live bait, tackle, and some outdoor gear as well.
- Johnson’s Portside (Isle): This well-stocked shop offers everything from bait to tackle, making it a convenient one-stop shop for anglers.
- Malmo Market (Malmo): Not only a bait shop, Malmo Market also offers gas, food, and delicious broasted chicken.
- Sue’s Bait Shop (Malmo): Renowned for its quality bait, friendly service, and a wide selection of options.
Whether you’re seeking unique gifts, exploring antique treasures, or stocking up on essentials, Lake Mille Lacs offers a diverse shopping experience. From charming boutiques and farmers markets to specialty shops and local artisans, you’ll find something to suit every taste and interest.