Rainbow Road
Shops · Minneapolis, MN
About
Rainbow Road attracts a mixed crowd of bears, leather enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a good time. This LGBTQ-owned shop in Downtown Minneapolis stocks gay gifts, books, underwear, adult toys, and fetish apparel, plus sundries like condoms and lube. The vibe is playful, sometimes featuring go-go dancers or strippers, and trans-friendly.
The store is open daily, with weekday hours from 10am to 8pm and shorter Sunday hours. Regulars appreciate the wide selection of shirts, stickers, magnets, and greeting cards. If you're nearby, you might also check out The Smitten Kitten for more adult-oriented goods. Check ratings and hours.
Rainbow Road is located in Downtown Minneapolis, a bustling area with a mix of shops, restaurants, and nightlife.
Features
- ✓Live go-go dancers and strippers
- ✓Leather goods and fetish apparel
- ✓Trans-friendly, LGBTQ-owned business
- ✓Gay gifts, books, and greeting cards
- ✓Adult toys, condoms, and lube
Good for
Practical
What people say
Rated from 20 reviews. 140 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp
From the community
“Fantastic shopping for Everything and Everyone”
I've been a customer here for years and they have a wonderful selection of gifts for any occasion.
A visitor · Over a year ago
“A lot of great stuff”
I just returned from Rainbow Road, having spent quite a bit. Their selection is fantastic, covering everything from movies and tank tops to stickers, gifts, and jewelry. I strongly recommend it.
A guest · Over a year ago
“A great store”
They have a great selection of books, toys, clothes, poppers, jewelry, and gift items. The staff is usually pretty friendly.
A recent visitor · Over a year ago
“something for everyone!”
There is a huge variety of items to browse, including many shirts, underwear, swimsuits, magnets, stickers, greeting cards, DVDs, and LGBTQ+ gifts of all kinds. If you need something special, you will definitely find it here.
A local visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
What products does Rainbow Road sell? +
They sell gay gifts, books, underwear, adult toys, fetish apparel, and sundries like condoms and lube.
Does Rainbow Road host events? +
The shop features live go-go dancers and strippers, suggesting a party atmosphere.
What are the hours? +
Monday through Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 10am-6pm.
Is Rainbow Road LGBTQ-friendly? +
Yes, it's LGBTQ-owned and trans-friendly, catering to a mixed LGBTQ crowd including bears and leather enthusiasts.
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