The much anticipated iPhone 5 is expected to arrive next Friday but if you aren't wanting to wait in line for hours at the Apple store, it might be a good idea to pre-order.

Pre-orders are expected to start today at various locations, here's a look at local places you can pre-order your iPhone 5:

Verizon St. Michael, located in the strip mall near $5 Pizza, starts taking pre-orders when their doors open at 9 a.m.

Verizon Albertville located in the strip mall near Caribou Coffee, also starts taking pre-orders today.

Just have to have that Apple store experience? The nearest Apple store is located in Ridgedale Mall in Minnetonka.

Are you planning on upgrading to an iPhone 5?