Eyeglasses correct vision, make people look more intelligent, and—when worn upside down—enable a dormant wad of gray matter in the brain to control the Hubble Telescope remotely. Unleash the satellite-wielding capacities of your mind with today's Groupon: for $30, you get $200 toward a pair of regularly priced frames and prescription lenses at the Spectacle Shoppe. The award-winning shop has five locations around the Twin Cities. This Groupon is valid toward sunglasses, frames, and prescription lenses that are in stock.

Owner-operated since 1969, the Spectacle Shoppe keeps more than 12,000 frames in stock. Spectacle Shoppe will assist customers in navigating this extensive collection of designer sunglasses ($219–$599), which drops names such as Oakley ($229 and up), Ed Hardy ($279 and up), Ralph Lauren ($259 and up), Porsche ($399 and up), and others as you roam along its wall-racks. Hipster historians looking for something one-of-a-kind and past-approved will likely gravitate to the impressive vintage collection—touted as one of largest in the state—that Spectacle has amassed from closed factories across the United States and Europe, often in daring midnight heists. Groupon customers can also get a $59 eye exam, normally $99.

Outside prescriptions welcome. Most insurance accepted for exams.

Reviews

Although Citysearchers are mixed on the service, four Insider Pagers give the Spectacle Shoppe a four-star average.

• I have been to quite a few places looking for glasses and I really like the selection that the Spectacle Shoppe offers. They have a wide variety of funky, traditional, and modern glasses. – Amy W., Insider Pages
• The prices on the glasses were decent and the lenses were very tough. They have held up to much abuse from my 1 year old son! This is one of the best places for eye glasses! – Jo B., Insider Pages