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The Best of Lake Minnetonka

Events, live music, restaurants, boating and things to do on Lake Minnetonka, from Wayzata to Excelsior to Mound. Updated every week by locals.

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Things to Do on Lake Minnetonka

With 125 miles of shoreline and more than a dozen communities, there are always things to do on Lake Minnetonka. Whether you’re planning a summer day on the water, looking for live music on a Friday night, or hunting for a cozy dinner spot in the middle of winter, start here.

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Restaurants

Lakeside patios, breweries, cozy dinner spots and local favorites around the lake.
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Boating

Marinas, boat rentals, charter cruises and tips for the season on the water.
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Annual Events

Festivals, holiday traditions and the events locals plan their year around.
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Lake History

From the steamboat era to Big Island, the stories behind Lake Minnetonka.
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Communities

Get to know the towns that make up the lake, each with its own personality.
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Trusted Partners

Electricians, plumbers, roofers and other pros recommended by people who live here.

Latest from Riprap

New every Wednesday: stories about lake life, local history, seasonal guides and the best spots around the lake.

Halloween Around Lake Minnetonka: Events, Trick-or-Treating and Local Traditions
October 27, 2026

Halloween weekend around Lake Minnetonka: Trunk or Treat in Spring Park, kids eat free at Birch’s, and costume [...]

Cozy fall dining at a Lake Minnetonka area restaurant featuring a gourmet seafood entrée, autumn vegetables, a cocktail, and warm candlelight.
Best Restaurants for Cozy Fall Dining around the Lake
October 14, 2026

Fireplaces, supper clubs, and lake views. Seven Lake Minnetonka restaurants made for fall, from Wayzata to Excelsior to [...]

A Lake Minnetonka book, binoculars and an open album of black-and-white lake photos on a sunny dock overlooking the water
Lake Minnetonka’s Bays and How They Got Their Names
October 7, 2026

From Gray's Bay to Halsted's Bay, the stories behind Lake Minnetonka's bay names: early settlers, lost hotels, a [...]

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