Owatonna’s best local businesses

The 133 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 3

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133 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants39 places · newest: Applebee's Grill + Bar, Sep 2
• 02Beauty25 places · newest: Great Clips, Sep 2
• 03Shopping13 places · newest: Sunglass Outfitters By Sunglass Hut, Sep 2
• 04Nightlife11 places · newest: Depot Bar & Grill, Sep 2
• 05Bakeries & Sweets5 places · newest: Baskin-Robbins, Sep 2
• 06Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage7 places · newest: Uplift North Thrift Shop, Aug 20
• 07Health & Wellness8 places · newest: Anytime Fitness, Aug 20
• 08Arts & Culture3 places · newest: Minnesota State Public School Orphanage Museum, Sep 2
• 09Home & Garden4 places · newest: Peters Billiards & Home, Aug 20
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts4 places · newest: Barnes & Noble, Aug 14
• 11Pets3 places · newest: PetSmart, Sep 2
• 12Cafes7 places · newest: Caribou Coffee, Sep 2

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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 · stores.basspro.com ↗

• Dinosaur Dred Scott Miniature Golf

  Entertainment

  Ready to trade spreadsheets for sauropods this week? Dinosaur Dred Scott Mini Golf has 18 quirky holes with waterfalls, rocks, towering…

  10820 Bloomington Ferry Rd (Minneapolis) · dinosaurdredscottminigolf.com ↗

• Riverview Theater

  Entertainment

  Riverview Theater pairs 21st-century projection and digital sound with a classic 1950s-style auditorium, high-backed rocker seats, and a…

  3800 42nd Ave S (Minneapolis) · riverviewtheater.com ↗

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