must see while in St Cloud area!

THere%26#39;s a new store called The Grande Depot in St Cloud--exit 164 off of I-94 (intersection of Highway 23 and I- 94) that is a must see!

The main store has a fantastic kids toy section--lots of educational things and what I call %26#39;blast from the past%26#39; toys---Gumby, Pokey, marble maze, etc. Huge culinary section with gourmet foods to purchase and take home and prepare. I can vouge for the pastas...Also on the main floor is spa type lotions, creams, candles and a garden type area.

Home furnishings, jewelry, furniture is on the top level. The other store there is called Cork and Cask and it has to be the cutest liquour store I%26#39;ve ever seen. Interesting wines and a great selection of imported beers. The manager seems very knowlegable and fun. The only thing this store needs is a little restaurant and then it would be perfect. When I inquired about this they said it was in the works, as they only opened last fall.

This place is huge--allow at least an hour and a half to see everything. I wish we had one of these in the Cities!