Faribault’s best local businesses

The 226 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 5

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226 businesses across 13 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants62 places · newest: Applebee's Grill + Bar, Sep 5
• 02Beauty35 places · newest: Great Clips, Sep 5
• 03Shopping18 places · newest: Maurices, Sep 5
• 04Entertainment6 places · newest: Riverview Theater, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife27 places · newest: The Contented Cow, Sep 5
• 06Bakeries & Sweets11 places · newest: Hogan Brothers, Sep 5
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage17 places · newest: Uplift North Thrift Shop, Aug 20
• 08Health & Wellness11 places · newest: Fitness In Motion, Sep 2
• 09Arts & Culture10 places · newest: Minnesota State Public School Orphanage Museum, Sep 2
• 10Home & Garden6 places · newest: Slumberland Furniture, Sep 5
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts4 places · newest: Barnes & Noble, Aug 14
• 12Pets4 places · newest: Chuck & Don's Pet Food & Supplies, Sep 5
• 13Cafes11 places · newest: Caribou Coffee, Sep 5

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• Aqualand Aquarium Center

  Other

  This long-running retailer of fish & aquarium accessories also offers maintenance services.

  5355 Chicago Ave (Minneapolis) · aqualandmn.com ↗

• Bass Pro Shops

  Sporting Goods

  Chain known for its large, wilderness-themed stores & wide array of hunting, fishing & outdoor gear.

  3900 Cabela Dr NW (Owatonna) · stores.basspro.com ↗

• Lake State Mountaineering

  Sporting Goods

  Lake State Mountaineering is your Minneapolis go-to for weekend missions, with The Boathouse stocked for kayaks, canoes, and rentals, The…

  424 N Washington Ave (Minneapolis) · lakestatemountaineering.com ↗

• Jos. F. Palen Co.

  Services

  Resource for restaurant equipment and supplies including used items.

  1055 N 5th St (Minneapolis) · josfpalen.com ↗

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