Shop this Unique Minnesota Market, One of the Best in the Country

If you're looking for a cool and unique place to shop in Minnesota, there's a market that you HAVE to check out. It's in Minneapolis, and it has just been named one of the best public markets in the entire country.

This list was put together by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.

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There are tons of these lists that are coming out throughout the year that we all get to vote on. So how it works is each place for every category is "nominated by an expert panel and voted by readers as the best in the U.S."

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Some of the top 10 categories are things like the best farmers markets, dinner theaters, and zoo memberships in the country. And the one that a Minnesota spot got recognized for is the 10 best public markets.

They describe public markets as places that "often [offer] insight into local life. With a diverse range of stalls and booths, offering everything from groceries to artisanal goods to prepared foods, often alongside opportunities for activities and demonstrations, these markets are community hubs."

Midtown Global Market Wins Award as One of the Best Public Markets

One place that clearly meets those qualifications is the Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis. That's the spot that was just named one of the best public markets in the US.

If you have never been, Midtown Global Market is so cool! There are vendors selling items unique to their culture, so there's a wide variety of things to choose from. There's also plenty of live music and performances that happen throughout the week, celebrating all kinds of cultures.

The Best Public Markets in the US

Midtown Global Market came in as the 8th-best public market in the US. Taking the top 5 spots are:

5. Santa Barbara Public Market - Santa Barbara, CA

4. West Side Market - Cleveland, OH

3. Boston Public Market - Boston, MA

2. Reading Terminal Market - Philadelphia, PA

1. Milwaukee Public Market - Milwaukee, WI

I guess if you want to check out the best public market in the US, we just have to travel to the state next door to check it out!