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ustin’s retail community–from unique, locally owned shops
fastest-growing retail area. With over one million sq. ft. of retail space, this
to giant, nationally known retailers–offers a truly varied and complete Located just north of Interstate 90, along 18th Ave. NW, is Austin’s largest and
shopping experience. mile-long corridor provides Austin with a regional shopping area that serves a large
portion of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. National and regional chains
Step back in time as you walk Austin’s historic downtown area. Main Street with familiar names are intermixed with smaller, locally owned stores to provide a
features a variety of shops with everything from clothing and specialty gifts wide variety of retail selection, food and entertainment----all conveniently located
to coffee houses and restaurants. Most are owner operated, and all feature in this major retail area. A wide variety of ethnic food, restaurants, markets, shops
old-fashioned, personal service. It is also home to one of the state’s major tourist and entertainment outlets make this area a complete shopping center.
attractions, the SPAM Museum, which attracts more than 100,000 visitors each
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year from around the world! Oakland Avenue and First Avenue connect the community east to west, and both
are lined with a wide variety of retail and service centers, many of them locally
Austin’s downtown is designed with the pedestrian in mind. There’s convenient, owned and operated. Strip malls skirt residential areas at both ends of Oakland
storefront parking throughout the area, and streets are lined with decorative Avenue, providing residents with fast, convenient shopping. Other retail stores dot
lighting, benches and seasonal displays. In the summertime, the area is known all quadrants of the city.
for its spectacular display of floral hanging baskets and planters. Later, seasonal
decorations give the entire area a warm and festive holiday glow. The area For variety, convenience and unsurpassed customer service, you’re certain to find
provides a rich mix of professional services and one-of-a-kind retail delights, Austin someplace special to shop.
including Austin’s ArtWorks Center, which features an array of products from both
local and regional artists. Look no further than downtown Austin for unsurpassed
friendly and personal service.