Discover Unique, Locally Owned Shops in Grand Forks: Your Ultimate Shopping Guide
From elegant and chic to eclectic and unique, our two Forks have a wide array of grand stores and boutiques. You’ll find everything from exclusive fashions and décor to equally awesome purchases that are easier on the pocketbook. Following are some of the most popular locally owned spots to shop for good buys galore!
ALL SEASONS GARDEN CENTER
5101 South Washington Street, Grand Forks // 701-746-7777 // Website
Our cities’ largest floral shop, All Seasons specializes in beautiful arrangements and blooming plants, as well as cute home and garden décor. During the holidays, the store becomes a winter wonderland filled with colorful poinsettias and festive decorations.
BD MIXED METALS
18 South 3rd Street, Grand Forks // 701-746-7300 // Website
For those looking to find high-end jewelry, liturgical art, custom-made décor and Grand Forks/University of North Dakota themed gifts, BD Mixed Metals is the place to go. Acclaimed local artist, David Badman, creates all his original metal masterpieces in-studio.
BLEAU GOODS BOUTIQUE
223 DeMers Avenue, East Grand Forks // 701-740-6961 // Facebook
This family-owned boutique features clothing and accessories that are an inimitable mix of boho meets country western. Bleu Goods is best known for their custom flannels, Northern Nice clothing/décor, graphic tees, custom hats, handmade leather bags and jewelry.
THE GOLF CENTER
3700 South Washington Street, Grand Forks // 701-775-0019 // Website
Whether a novice or the next Scottie Scheffler, our locally owned Golf Center is ready to assist players at every level of the game. They offer free custom club fittings and clubs can even be tested on their launch monitor. If you’re looking for a topnotch driver, putter, iron set, pair of shoes, shirt or something else, this one stop shop has a massive selection of everything needed to play the game in championship style!
KNICK KNACKY PADDYWHACKS CARDS & GIFTS
211 DeMers Avenue, East Grand Fork // 218-773-5616 // Facebook
Searching to find mighty MiNny and/or uniquely NoDak treasures for yourself or others? Take a short drive over to the Eastside! Knick Knack PaddyWhacks is a popular Downtown shop offering everything from cute clothing and crafts to cool coasters and stickers.
THE LIGHTING GALLERY
3622 South Washington Street, Grand Forks // 701-772-2402 // Website
Light up your life and home with one stop at this premier lighting shop. Their extensive selection of first-rate fixtures, furniture, décor and much more is the best in the upper Midwest.
MAINSTREAM BOUTIQUE
2712 South Columbia Road, Grand Forks // 701-757-2003 // Facebook
Mainstream Boutique features the latest fashions from a variety of top designers. Customers make shopping here a family event, as they carry a unique, multigenerational product assortment that appeals to stylish moms, daughters and grandmas all shopping together.
MIDTOWN MARKETPLACE
1900 South Washington Street, Grand Forks // 307-752-3001 // Website
This collaborative locally based small business market is the place to go for grand gifts galore! You’ll discover a variety of ever-changing vendors offering up distinctive décor, clothing, jewelry, tasty treats and lots more.
NORTH DAKOTA MUSEUM OF ART GIFT SHOP
261 Centennial Drive, Grand Forks // 701-777-4195 // Website
Housed within the acclaimed North Dakota Museum of Art, this quant shop features works by regional artists, handmade jewelry, children’s items, kitchen goods and various whimsical pieces.
NORTHERN ROOTS BOUTIQUE
2550 South Columbia Road, Grand Forks // 701-757-4277 // Website
With sizes ranging from XS to 3X, Northern Roots specializes in popular name brand clothing and accessories for every woman. They also offer an assortment of UNDeniably grand Fighting Hawks apparel.
THE OLIVE BARREL
2100 South Columbia Road, Grand Forks // 701-757-1617 // Website
Along with selling the finest in organic, conventional and fused whole fruit citrus olive oils, The Olive Barrel offers premium balsamic vinegars, pasta sauces, flavored salts and much more. They also carry several Pride of Dakota products.
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RH STANDARD
6 South 3rd Street, Grand Forks // 701-757-4220 // Website
RH offers knowledgeable staff who will assist both male and female clientele with personal stylist consulting and tailoring. They also have exclusive rights to Antique logo wear. Whether looking to purchase a glittery gown for the gala or stylish sweatshirt for casual Fridays, RH can meet all your clothing needs.
THE SILO BOUTIQUE
12 South 3rd Street, Grand Forks // 701-740-8412 // Website
When it comes time to get all dressed up make this trendy, chic Downtown boutique your first stop. Featuring a variety of fabulous fashions and accessories in a wide array of sizes, Silo truly is a boutique for every woman. No matter your style, they have options ranging from timeless and classy to bold and sassy.
SIOUX SHOP AT THE RALPH
1 Ralph Engelstad Arena Drive, Grand Forks // 701-777-6636 // Website
Situated inside the world-class Ralph Engelstad Arena, the Sioux Shop sells a variety of clothing, home/office décor and novelty items branded to University of North Dakota sports teams. Store profits are reinvested back into the athletics enterprise and help support the development of UND’s sports programs and student-athletes.
WIDMAN'S CANDY STORE
106 South 3rd Street, Grand Forks // 701-775-3480 // Facebook
Looking for some serious eye candy? You’ll be able to pick up the sweetest treats in town at Widman’s! Family-owned and operated since the 1940s, this charming shop still makes all its chocolates in-house. Widman’s most famous item is “Chippers” (chocolate covered rippled potato chips) but these candy experts have been hand dipping all sorts of goodies – including sunflower seeds, blueberries, caramel, marshmallows, even pickles and jalapenos – in deliciously decadent chocolate for decades.
For a complete listing of all our uniquely grand boutiques plus other awesome spots to shop, stay, play, dine and unwind, go to www.visitgrandforks.com. We also invite you to follow Visit Greater Grand Forks on Facebook and Instagram.
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David Badman, a metalsmith, designer, and owner of Badman Design, has been in business locally for over 30 years, specializing in custom, one-of-a-kind pieces to fit any area of your life. Badman…
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Get Directions (701) 757-4220
RH will assist both male and female clientele with personal styling consultation and tailoring. They also have exclusive rights to Antique logo wear, an iconic Eastside nightclub. Whether looking to purchase a…
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When it comes time to get all dressed up, make this trendy, chic Downtown boutique your first stop. Featuring a variety of fabulous fashions and accessories in an array of sizes and…
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Chocolate covered potato chips, better known as Chippers, Widman's most popular item, are regularly shipped all over the world. But the legendary candy makers here have been dipping all kinds of things…
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Get Directions (701) 757-0179
If you want to be pretty in pink (plenty of other colors, too) let the stellar staff at Pretty b. dress you up in grand style. Now open in a prime Downtown…
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Get Directions (701) 775-1115
When it comes to topnotch running gear, Dick knows his sport! This one-of-a-kind specialty store provides shoes, clothing and other accessories to help both novices and marathoners finish strong and look great…
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Get Directions (701) 746-7777
Grand Forks' largest garden and floral center offering fresh flowers, plants, trees and shrubs, along with a variety of gift items.
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Get Directions (701) 775-0019
The Golf Center offers clubs, bags, push and pull carts, apparel and accessories for golfers of all ages. It also offers club fittings, repair and re-gripping. The Golf Center features an indoor…
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Get Directions (701) 757-1797
Key Bliss is a self-described trendy and affordable boutique for women of all ages.
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Get Directions (701) 772-2402
Visit the large showroom and wide-ranging selection at The Lighting Gallery. It includes a larger selection of lighting and lamps, as well as accent furniture, area rugs, pictures, mirrors and home accessories…
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Get Directions (701) 757-2003
This multigenerational women’s clothing boutique offers unique fashions and accessories for a variety of tastes.
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Midtown Marketplace is a community-style, small business market. We have a variety of vendors from clothing, jewelry, delicious treats and so much more! We are a collaborative and locally-based market.
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Get Directions (701) 757-4277
Northern Roots offers stylish women’s clothing and accessories, plus gift items from local artists.
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Get Directions (701) 757-1617
The Olive Barrel offers a variety of top quality gourmet olive oils and perfectly aged balsamic vinegars from around the world. Stop by the showroom to taste and sample for yourself before…
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This family-owned boutique offers up clothing and accessories that are an inimitable mix of boho meets country western. Bleu Goods is best known for their custom flannels, Northern Nice clothing/decor, graphic tees…
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Get Directions (218) 773-5616
Knick Knack PaddyWhacks Cards & Gifts is a small, locally owned business offering a wide variety of gifts, cards, and much more.
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Get Directions (701) 777-4195
Purchase works from regional artists, handmade jewelry, children’s items, kitchen goods and other one-of-a-kind pieces.
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Get Directions (877) 917-4689
The Sioux Shop is located inside the world class Ralph Engelstad Arena. The multi-million dollar sports facility is home to University of North Dakota men’s and women’s hockey, basketball & volleyball programs…