Waconia Wineries
We love this winery so much that we got Married here!
Grab a glass (or a bottle) of wine and go for a walk around the beautiful property, or check out their website for weekend events, live music, and food trucks. This is also the home of Deardorff Apple Orchard from mid August - late September.
How to get there: 4.8 mile drive from the Historic Haus
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Parley Lake Winery
8280 Parley Lake RdWe love this winery so much that we got Married here!
Grab a glass (or a bottle) of wine and go for a walk around the beautiful property, or check out their website for weekend events, live music, and food trucks. This is also the home of Deardorff Apple Orchard from mid August - late September.
How to get there: 4.8 mile drive from the Historic Haus
Minnesota's First Winery & Brewery! A family-run business creating award-winning wine and hand-crafted brews in a beautiful vineyard setting. Offering wine tastings, beer flights, by the glass, bottle and growler sales. Tasting and tap room, outdoor pavilion, bocce ball courts, growler shop, barrel room, and patio!
How to get there: 3 mile drive from the Historic Haus
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Schram Vineyards Winery & Brewery
8785 Airport RdMinnesota's First Winery & Brewery! A family-run business creating award-winning wine and hand-crafted brews in a beautiful vineyard setting. Offering wine tastings, beer flights, by the glass, bottle and growler sales. Tasting and tap room, outdoor pavilion, bocce ball courts, growler shop, barrel room, and patio!
How to get there: 3 mile drive from the Historic Haus
A great place for enjoying wine, weddings, and views of Lake Waconia! The Spirit of Winter Festival of Lights in December is spectacular as well!
How to get there: 5.3 mile drive from the Historic Haus
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The Winery at Sovereign Estate
9950 N Shore RdA great place for enjoying wine, weddings, and views of Lake Waconia! The Spirit of Winter Festival of Lights in December is spectacular as well!
How to get there: 5.3 mile drive from the Historic Haus
Boat & Paddle Board Rentals!
Never Board Adventures!
Paddle Board and Kayak rentals on Lake Waconia
Checkout their website or Facebook for more info.
www.neverboredadventures.com
How to get there: A few block walk from the Historic Haus!
130 N Cedar St
130 North Cedar StreetNever Board Adventures!
Paddle Board and Kayak rentals on Lake Waconia
Checkout their website or Facebook for more info.
www.neverboredadventures.com
How to get there: A few block walk from the Historic Haus!
In Towne Marina
8 East Lake StreetPontoon and Boat Rental, Fishing and Bait Shop
https://intownemarina.com/
Local Activities and Golf
Lead a llama, hug a llama, yoga with llamas—we guarantee you’ll be smiling!
https://www.carlsonsllovablellamas.com/
How to get there: 7.3 miles drive
Carlson's Llovable Llamas
8380 County Road 10Lead a llama, hug a llama, yoga with llamas—we guarantee you’ll be smiling!
https://www.carlsonsllovablellamas.com/
How to get there: 7.3 miles drive
Island View Golf Club is a great place to golf 9 or 18 holes, and is the perfect setting for your wedding, corporate event, or for group events of any size.
Enjoy food and drinks at Vandy's Grille adjacent to the Clubhouse.
How to get there: 3 mile drive from the Historic Haus
Island View Golf Club
7795 Laketown PkwyIsland View Golf Club is a great place to golf 9 or 18 holes, and is the perfect setting for your wedding, corporate event, or for group events of any size.
Enjoy food and drinks at Vandy's Grille adjacent to the Clubhouse.
How to get there: 3 mile drive from the Historic Haus
Great movie theather with reclining seats. Reserve your seats online. How to get there: 5 block walk or drive
Emagine Theatres Waconia
101 W 1st StGreat movie theather with reclining seats. Reserve your seats online. How to get there: 5 block walk or drive
Hiking, sledding, showshoeing, cross-country skiing and more. Checkout "Things to Do" on their website for summer and winter fun.
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Carver Park Reserve
7400 Grimm RdHiking, sledding, showshoeing, cross-country skiing and more. Checkout "Things to Do" on their website for summer and winter fun.
Winter: Sledding Hill (users need to
bring their own sleds and plan to walk up the hill).
Summer: Beach area and Picnic shelter
Lake Waconia Regional Park
8170 Paradise LnWinter: Sledding Hill (users need to
bring their own sleds and plan to walk up the hill).
Summer: Beach area and Picnic shelter
Brewery & Distillery
A short 2 block walk from the Historic Haus!
WBC has delicious beer (we love the sours and the Peanut Butter Porter), TV's and games inside, outdoor seating. Check their Facebook page for events and a schedule of Food Trucks!
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Waconia Brewing Company
255 W Main StA short 2 block walk from the Historic Haus!
WBC has delicious beer (we love the sours and the Peanut Butter Porter), TV's and games inside, outdoor seating. Check their Facebook page for events and a schedule of Food Trucks!
Great distillery! Only open for tastings and tours on Saturdays. Check their website to book a reservation.
1.5 miles drive from the Historic Haus
J. Carver Distillery
1320 Mill LnGreat distillery! Only open for tastings and tours on Saturdays. Check their website to book a reservation.
1.5 miles drive from the Historic Haus
Our Favorite Restaurants (in Waconia and nearby)
Great new restaurant on the main floor, and be sure to checkout the Speakeasy downstairs for craft cocktail and live music!
Bode Gray's
Great new restaurant on the main floor, and be sure to checkout the Speakeasy downstairs for craft cocktail and live music!
Waconia's only restaurant on Lake Waconia! Great views, food, and dinning inside and outside.
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Lola's Lakehouse
318 E Lake StWaconia's only restaurant on Lake Waconia! Great views, food, and dinning inside and outside.
Iron Tap
140 W Main StBuddy Boy Fine Barbeque
A short 6 minute drive to awesome BBQ!... and a cool newly renovated space.
St Boni Bistro
8516 Kennedy Memorial DrQuaint & cute restaurant and excellent food.
Incredible brunch!
Helpful Tip: Try to avoid the after church rush, or send someone in your party to put your name on the list for a table.
Pangea Cafe
37 W 1st StIncredible brunch!
Helpful Tip: Try to avoid the after church rush, or send someone in your party to put your name on the list for a table.
El Loro Mexican Restaurant
Yummy Mexican food and frozen Margaritas!
Delicious upscale food! Short 8 minute drive to Victoria. Reservations are encouraged.
The Noble Lion
Delicious upscale food! Short 8 minute drive to Victoria. Reservations are encouraged.
Ice Cream & Coffee
Voted #1 coffeehouse in Minnesota
Great coffee, breakfast pastries & sandwiches, lunch sandwiches & soup, and ice cream! Cute shop with local and handcrafted Art.
https://themochamonkey.com/mocha-monkey/
How to get there: 6 Blocks, ~5 minute walk
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Mocha Monkey
115 S Olive StVoted #1 coffeehouse in Minnesota
Great coffee, breakfast pastries & sandwiches, lunch sandwiches & soup, and ice cream! Cute shop with local and handcrafted Art.
https://themochamonkey.com/mocha-monkey/
How to get there: 6 Blocks, ~5 minute walk
Delicious ice cream just a few blocks from the Haus!
SUMMER HOURS Monday-Sunday: 11a-9p (subject to change)
The Main Scoop
140 West Main StreetDelicious ice cream just a few blocks from the Haus!
SUMMER HOURS Monday-Sunday: 11a-9p (subject to change)
Frozen Five Ice Creamery
8 West 1st StreetBars and Nightlife
Drinks, darts, and shuffleboard. Our favorite local towny-bar!
Enjoy the Meat Raffle every Friday night too. :)
How to get there: 3 block walk from the Haus
Chumly's Bar
112 West Main StreetDrinks, darts, and shuffleboard. Our favorite local towny-bar!
Enjoy the Meat Raffle every Friday night too. :)
How to get there: 3 block walk from the Haus
Looking for a Friday or Saturday night dance party & DJ?! This is your place!
They also server good food & burgers.
How to get there: 5 block walk from the Haus.
Hoppers Bar and Grill
119 S Olive StLooking for a Friday or Saturday night dance party & DJ?! This is your place!
They also server good food & burgers.
How to get there: 5 block walk from the Haus.
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