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Minneapolis to Des Moines via Cedar Falls
A faster run down I-35 to the two Cedar Falls shops, then Des Moines. The Twin Cities to Cedar Falls leg is about 3.5 hours.
Route: Minneapolis → Cedar Falls → Cedar Falls → Des Moines · 8 record stores across 4 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: Minneapolis Twin Cities Dig
Electric Fetus
Twin Cities landmark with an unmatched new-vinyl selection and a deep Prince collection.
Tip: A must for Prince fans — extensive memorabilia and pressings on hand.
2000 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Know Name Records
Indie shop strong on older decades plus a solid country vinyl selection.
Tip: Good for country digging specifically — reviewers highlight consistent finds.
6009 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Down In The Valley
Suburban shop with a strong punk selection and a broader gift-shop feel.
Tip: A bit of a drive from downtown but worth it for the punk bins.
8020 Olson Mem Hwy, Golden Valley, MN 55427, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Stop 2: Cedar Falls
Metro Records
Cedar Falls record shop run by two owners who also deal in stereo equipment, with fair prices and events.
Tip: Ask about hi-fi gear too; the shop dog is a regular.
805 E 18th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Stop 3: Cedar Falls
Vinyl Cup Records - Cedar Falls
Curated record shop where new arrivals are shelved first; sells beer while you browse.
Tip: Check hours before visiting; it sits on University Ave in west Cedar Falls.
6322 University Ave Ste C, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Stop 4: Des Moines Record Hop
Zzz Records
A long-running Ingersoll shop with a big budget vinyl section, plenty of 7-inch singles, tapes and CDs.
Tip: Shorter Monday and Sunday hours (noon to 6pm).
2200 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Rogue Planet Music
A small Des Moines shop with an alternative bent, well divided into sections, with record players and accessories.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday.
4211 Chamberlain Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday Closed Vinyl Cup Records
Light-filled Des Moines shop that is part record store, part vintage shop, part coffee stop, with a relaxed listening room and autographed, limited, and import pressings.
Tip: Grab a drink and use the listening room to hear records before you pick them. Open until 9 PM every night.
2702 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.