Breakfast
Best breakfast in Waconia, host’s favorites are Wallys Caramelized Apple and Bacon French toast and the Fiesta Skillet. Sometimes she adds an Irish coffee!
Open for breakfast and lunch.
37 West 1st St Waconia
https://www.pangeacafemn.com/
Pangea Cafe
37 W 1st StBest breakfast in Waconia, host’s favorites are Wallys Caramelized Apple and Bacon French toast and the Fiesta Skillet. Sometimes she adds an Irish coffee!
Open for breakfast and lunch.
37 West 1st St Waconia
https://www.pangeacafemn.com/
The best ever caramel rolls! Scones and gluten free options too - all fresh and homemade! Arrive early so you don't miss out - they often sell out of caramel rolls by mid morning!
7924 Victoria Dr #101, Victoria
https://www.rubysroostbakery.com/
Ruby's Roost Bakery & Coffee
7924 Victoria DrThe best ever caramel rolls! Scones and gluten free options too - all fresh and homemade! Arrive early so you don't miss out - they often sell out of caramel rolls by mid morning!
7924 Victoria Dr #101, Victoria
https://www.rubysroostbakery.com/
Homemade specialty donuts and baked goods. Host favorite is a glazed croissant or crispy turnover.
140 W Main St, Waconia
https://bakeryonmainmn.com
Bakery on Main
136 West Main StreetHomemade specialty donuts and baked goods. Host favorite is a glazed croissant or crispy turnover.
140 W Main St, Waconia
https://bakeryonmainmn.com
It’s a coffeehouse. It’s a wine bar. It’s a restaurant. And it’s an intimate setting for some great conversation. It’s all of the above. Good breakfast and lunch menu.
1750 Towers Blvd. Victoria
https://www.theschoolofthewise.com/
School of the Wise
1550 Arboretum BlvdIt’s a coffeehouse. It’s a wine bar. It’s a restaurant. And it’s an intimate setting for some great conversation. It’s all of the above. Good breakfast and lunch menu.
1750 Towers Blvd. Victoria
https://www.theschoolofthewise.com/
Lunch or dinner
Sit out on the lakeside patio, or in the winter, by the fireplace. Make sure to order a cup of lobster bisque!
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Lola's Lakehouse
318 E Lake StSit out on the lakeside patio, or in the winter, by the fireplace. Make sure to order a cup of lobster bisque!
Iron Tap features 38 craft beers on tap, craft cocktails, and craft food! Seasonal rooftop and patio seating! Smoked meats, burgers, flatbreads, pasta and salads.
140 West Main Street Waconia
https://irontapmn.com/
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Iron Tap
140 W Main StIron Tap features 38 craft beers on tap, craft cocktails, and craft food! Seasonal rooftop and patio seating! Smoked meats, burgers, flatbreads, pasta and salads.
140 West Main Street Waconia
https://irontapmn.com/
Not just your standard burgers and pastas. Vandy's has taken classics and made them special.
7795 LAKETOWN PARKWAY - WACONIA
https://www.vandysgrille.com/
Vandy's Grille
7795 Laketown ParkwayNot just your standard burgers and pastas. Vandy's has taken classics and made them special.
7795 LAKETOWN PARKWAY - WACONIA
https://www.vandysgrille.com/
Winchester & Rye Restaurant
7929 Victoria DrMario's Italian Kitchen
201 Lewis Ave SPlan ahead and book a lunch or dinner sunset cruise on Lake Minnetonka.
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Al & Alma's Supper Club
5201 Piper RdPlan ahead and book a lunch or dinner sunset cruise on Lake Minnetonka.
Drinks
Beautiful facility, expansive grounds and top notch events. Buy tickets for a Friday night sunset jazz concert 5-9pm or after check out head over to Sunday’s at Sovereign for live music 1-5pm. Rain or shine in the Marquette Pavillion, a gorgeous venue with views of the vineyard and Lake Waconia. Check out their website for dates, details and to purchase tickets.
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The Winery at Sovereign Estate
9950 N Shore RdBeautiful facility, expansive grounds and top notch events. Buy tickets for a Friday night sunset jazz concert 5-9pm or after check out head over to Sunday’s at Sovereign for live music 1-5pm. Rain or shine in the Marquette Pavillion, a gorgeous venue with views of the vineyard and Lake Waconia. Check out their website for dates, details and to purchase tickets.
Tasting room kitchen offers friendly bites to eat, wine and beer and features food trucks on most Friday nights and Saturdays mid-April through October.
Enjoy a free Bocce ball game while enjoying views of the vineyard and Reitz Lake.
Check their website for dates and details for Sunday morning yoga in the vineyard, food truck schedule and live music.
http://schramvineyards.com
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Schram Vineyards Winery & Brewery
8785 Airport RdTasting room kitchen offers friendly bites to eat, wine and beer and features food trucks on most Friday nights and Saturdays mid-April through October.
Enjoy a free Bocce ball game while enjoying views of the vineyard and Reitz Lake.
Check their website for dates and details for Sunday morning yoga in the vineyard, food truck schedule and live music.
http://schramvineyards.com
Parley Lake Winery
8280 Parley Lake RdWaconia Brewing Company
255 W Main StJ. Carver Distillery
1320 Mill LnMocha Monkey
115 S Olive StFavorite local coffeeshop
Outdoors
Breathtaking views of rolling countryside, wooded hills and sky-blue lakes make Carver Park Reserve in Victoria the ideal place to get away from it all. Enjoy hiking, biking or cross-country skiing. Camp out at Lake Auburn Campground. Group camping is also available. Visit the new archery range, and the new off trail nature play area. Dog lovers will love the "off leash" dog area. Stop by Lowry Nature Center, where you will regain the wonder of your childhood during naturalist-led programs.
7400 Grimm Road Victoria, MN
https://www.threeriversparks.org/location/carver-park-reserve
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Carver Park Reserve
7400 Grimm RdBreathtaking views of rolling countryside, wooded hills and sky-blue lakes make Carver Park Reserve in Victoria the ideal place to get away from it all. Enjoy hiking, biking or cross-country skiing. Camp out at Lake Auburn Campground. Group camping is also available. Visit the new archery range, and the new off trail nature play area. Dog lovers will love the "off leash" dog area. Stop by Lowry Nature Center, where you will regain the wonder of your childhood during naturalist-led programs.
7400 Grimm Road Victoria, MN
https://www.threeriversparks.org/location/carver-park-reserve
Baylor Regional Park is a 201 acre park situated in western Carver County on Eagle Lake. Facilities include: group camping area, picnic areas, showers, swimming beach, beach house, reservable picnic shelters, ball field, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, and an 18 hole disc golf course. Park hours are from 6:00A.M.-10:00P.M.
Walk the nearly 1/4 mile long boardwalk trail through the cattail marsh or tour almost 4 miles of walking trails through a maple/basswood forest and native prairie. Watch for wildlife or enjoy a scenic vista overlooking Eagle Lake. In the spring, join us on the Maple Trail for syrup demonstrations and sap collection!
10775 County Rd. 33, Norwood Young America
Baylor Regional Park
10775 County Rd 33Baylor Regional Park is a 201 acre park situated in western Carver County on Eagle Lake. Facilities include: group camping area, picnic areas, showers, swimming beach, beach house, reservable picnic shelters, ball field, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, and an 18 hole disc golf course. Park hours are from 6:00A.M.-10:00P.M.
Walk the nearly 1/4 mile long boardwalk trail through the cattail marsh or tour almost 4 miles of walking trails through a maple/basswood forest and native prairie. Watch for wildlife or enjoy a scenic vista overlooking Eagle Lake. In the spring, join us on the Maple Trail for syrup demonstrations and sap collection!
10775 County Rd. 33, Norwood Young America
Rent kayaks and paddle boards on Lake Waconia
ON-WATER RENTALS - CEDAR POINT PARK, WACONIA
9524461666 - INFO@SPOKESMN.COM
SPOKES Bike Shop
8850 Glacier RdRent kayaks and paddle boards on Lake Waconia
ON-WATER RENTALS - CEDAR POINT PARK, WACONIA
9524461666 - INFO@SPOKESMN.COM
Rent boats and Ice fishing houses
Call (952) 442-2096 to Reserve a Pontoon or Fishing Boat!
https://intownemarina.com/
In Towne Marina
8 East Lake StreetRent boats and Ice fishing houses
Call (952) 442-2096 to Reserve a Pontoon or Fishing Boat!
https://intownemarina.com/
Spectacular Views
The Dakota Rail Regional Trail is a popular attraction for bikers, in-line skaters and hikers. The 13 mile paved trail offers spectacular views of the lake and passes through a variety of scenic areas, including wetlands, wooded areas and agricultural land. In Carver County, an additional 12.5 miles of paved trail extends west of St. Bonifacius to Mayer.
Wayzata is a perfect place to start your trip on the Dakota Rail. You can grab lunch and supplies in downtown Wayzata. Then head to the Dakota Rail trail head, at 175 Grove Lane, where you can park your car in 1 of the spaces reserved for trail riders.
Maps Along the Way
Maps showing the entire Dakota Rail Trail are located at the beginning, middle and end. About every 2 miles on the trail, a new segment map shows your location, nearby restrooms and other services.
Parking
Other parking locations:
Orono, Brown Road and Northshore Drive
Mound, 5515 Lynwood Boulevard
St. Bonifacius, 4150 Bell Street
Mayer, Minnesota 25 and 1st Street Northwest
Dakota Rail Railroad
Dakota Rail Railroad Spectacular Views
The Dakota Rail Regional Trail is a popular attraction for bikers, in-line skaters and hikers. The 13 mile paved trail offers spectacular views of the lake and passes through a variety of scenic areas, including wetlands, wooded areas and agricultural land. In Carver County, an additional 12.5 miles of paved trail extends west of St. Bonifacius to Mayer.
Wayzata is a perfect place to start your trip on the Dakota Rail. You can grab lunch and supplies in downtown Wayzata. Then head to the Dakota Rail trail head, at 175 Grove Lane, where you can park your car in 1 of the spaces reserved for trail riders.
Maps Along the Way
Maps showing the entire Dakota Rail Trail are located at the beginning, middle and end. About every 2 miles on the trail, a new segment map shows your location, nearby restrooms and other services.
Parking
Other parking locations:
Orono, Brown Road and Northshore Drive
Mound, 5515 Lynwood Boulevard
St. Bonifacius, 4150 Bell Street
Mayer, Minnesota 25 and 1st Street Northwest
The Luce Line State Trail is a 63 mile long former railroad grade which is developed for biking, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, snowmobiling, and skiing. The limestone surfaced trail runs from Plymouth 30 miles west to Winsted, with a parallel treadway for horseback riding. From Winsted to Hutchinson, the trail is paved, from Hutchinson to Cedar Mills it is crushed granite and Cedar Mills to Cosmos it is Natural (mowed grass). Snowmobiles are allowed on the trail west of Stubb's Bay Road.
Luce Line State Trail
Luce Line State TrailThe Luce Line State Trail is a 63 mile long former railroad grade which is developed for biking, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, snowmobiling, and skiing. The limestone surfaced trail runs from Plymouth 30 miles west to Winsted, with a parallel treadway for horseback riding. From Winsted to Hutchinson, the trail is paved, from Hutchinson to Cedar Mills it is crushed granite and Cedar Mills to Cosmos it is Natural (mowed grass). Snowmobiles are allowed on the trail west of Stubb's Bay Road.
Island View Golf Club
7795 Laketown PkwyMinnesota-Landschaftsarboretum
3675 Arboretum DrClosed for the 2020 season for construction and expansion. Soon will offer fishing pier, event space, concessions, boat launch, playground, beach, trails, sledding hill and eventually boat shuttles to the historic Coney Island park in Lake Waconia.
Lake Waconia Regional Park
8170 Paradise LnClosed for the 2020 season for construction and expansion. Soon will offer fishing pier, event space, concessions, boat launch, playground, beach, trails, sledding hill and eventually boat shuttles to the historic Coney Island park in Lake Waconia.
Deardorff Orchards and Vineyard LLC
8282 Parley Lake Rdhttp://www.deardorfforchards.com/
Open year around for llama visits. During your scheduled farm visit, you will be introduced to the llamas and you will be welcome to enjoy the llamas with lots of hands-on petting, leading and going for trail hikes. Don’t miss the the Farm Gift Shop. Check their calendar for yoga with llamas!
https://www.carlsonsllovablellamas.com/
Carlson's Llovable Llamas
8380 County Road 10Open year around for llama visits. During your scheduled farm visit, you will be introduced to the llamas and you will be welcome to enjoy the llamas with lots of hands-on petting, leading and going for trail hikes. Don’t miss the the Farm Gift Shop. Check their calendar for yoga with llamas!
https://www.carlsonsllovablellamas.com/
Big Stone Mini Golf is known for its clever holes and unique sculptures. After a round of mini golf you are free to enjoy our beautiful Big Stone Sculpture Gardens. These gardens display unique sculptures throughout the grounds of rolling hills, organic gardens, life size games, picnic areas, ponds, and an open pasture that also serves as home to a variety of grazing animals.
http://www.bigstoneminigolf.com/
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Big Stone Mini Golf
7110 County Rd 110 WBig Stone Mini Golf is known for its clever holes and unique sculptures. After a round of mini golf you are free to enjoy our beautiful Big Stone Sculpture Gardens. These gardens display unique sculptures throughout the grounds of rolling hills, organic gardens, life size games, picnic areas, ponds, and an open pasture that also serves as home to a variety of grazing animals.
http://www.bigstoneminigolf.com/
Lake Minnetonka Regional Park
4610 County Rd 44Public stargazing events on Saturdays during the 1st & 3rd Quarter Moon phases from March – November.
Eagle Lake Observatory
10775 County Rd 33Public stargazing events on Saturdays during the 1st & 3rd Quarter Moon phases from March – November.
Shopping and Art
A cooperative gallery featuring mosiac jewelry, oil painting, metal smithed jewelry, soaps, pottery and other gifts.
https://unearthedartsmn.com/
Unearthed Arts
38 W Main StA cooperative gallery featuring mosiac jewelry, oil painting, metal smithed jewelry, soaps, pottery and other gifts.
https://unearthedartsmn.com/
Women's clothing and decor boutique. Always a great place for accessories too!
34 W Main St, Waconia
https://thestashofwaconia.org/
The Stash of Waconia
34 W Main StWomen's clothing and decor boutique. Always a great place for accessories too!
34 W Main St, Waconia
https://thestashofwaconia.org/
Shop Chicks Boutique
113 West Main StreetA fun place to browse!
4 E Main St, Waconia
https://shopchicksco.com/
Mainstream Boutique of Waconia
761 Marketplace DrTrending Upward Thrift Shoppe is a ministry of Promise Community Church that provides Waconia and surrounding area with a place to purchase affordable clothing and household goods. We give a portion of our profits each month to a local non-profit.
141 Depot Dr, Waconia
http://promisecommunitychurch.com/trending-upward-thrift-shoppe/
Trending Upward Thrift Shoppe
141 Depot DrTrending Upward Thrift Shoppe is a ministry of Promise Community Church that provides Waconia and surrounding area with a place to purchase affordable clothing and household goods. We give a portion of our profits each month to a local non-profit.
141 Depot Dr, Waconia
http://promisecommunitychurch.com/trending-upward-thrift-shoppe/
Every purchase supports freedom from slavery, domestic abuse or extreme poverty through a self-sustaining job. All products are handcrafted by people around the world who have overcome hard circumstances and now have viable jobs and much better lives. One purchase makes a difference. Giving hope to one life. Changing lives one story at a time.
44 West 1st Street, Waconia
https://www.one-boutique.com/Shop
one. boutique
44 West 1st StreetEvery purchase supports freedom from slavery, domestic abuse or extreme poverty through a self-sustaining job. All products are handcrafted by people around the world who have overcome hard circumstances and now have viable jobs and much better lives. One purchase makes a difference. Giving hope to one life. Changing lives one story at a time.
44 West 1st Street, Waconia
https://www.one-boutique.com/Shop
24 W 1st St
24 West 1st StreetSam And Friends
44 W 1st StPrimarily a farmers market, but offers home canned goods, fresh cookies and antiques. It’s a fun stop!
At the Farm
8880 MN-5Primarily a farmers market, but offers home canned goods, fresh cookies and antiques. It’s a fun stop!
Main St. Floral
48 W Main StTreats
Handcrafted chocolates and 20 flavors of Bridgemans premium ice cream.
250 West 1st Street
https://www.laketownchocolates.com/
Laketown Chocolates
Handcrafted chocolates and 20 flavors of Bridgemans premium ice cream.
250 West 1st Street
https://www.laketownchocolates.com/
The Main Scoop features premium ice cream from The Chocolate Shoppe out of Madison, Wisconsin. Not only do they have the typical cone and cup offerings, but they make their own waffle cones fresh every day! Toppings available as well as dairy free options.
140 W Main St, Waconia
https://themainscoopmn.com/
The Main Scoop
140 West Main StreetThe Main Scoop features premium ice cream from The Chocolate Shoppe out of Madison, Wisconsin. Not only do they have the typical cone and cup offerings, but they make their own waffle cones fresh every day! Toppings available as well as dairy free options.
140 W Main St, Waconia
https://themainscoopmn.com/
Lots of choices with a large outdoor patio and view of Carver park.
1700 Stieger Lake Ln, Victoria
The Social Ice Cream Parlor
1700 Stieger Lake LnLots of choices with a large outdoor patio and view of Carver park.
1700 Stieger Lake Ln, Victoria
Indoor
Waconia Ice Arena
1250 Oak AveCheck out an open skate
Waconia City Safari Island
1600 Community DrVictoria Burrow
7999 Victoria DrAx throwing, mini golf, indoor yard games, arcade, food and bar.
Catch a concert series, or Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret every Friday and Saturday night. Main theater reopening in early 2021 showing The Music Man and Cinderella.
https://chanhassendt.com/
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Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
501 W 78th StCatch a concert series, or Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret every Friday and Saturday night. Main theater reopening in early 2021 showing The Music Man and Cinderella.
https://chanhassendt.com/
Recently updated with leather, power reclining, luxury seating, enhanced concessions including stone fired pizza, and a theater bar.
Emagine Theatres Waconia
101 W 1st StRecently updated with leather, power reclining, luxury seating, enhanced concessions including stone fired pizza, and a theater bar.