Victoria, MN
The City of Lakes and Parks in Carver County, home to Carver Park Reserve and the west end of the LRT Trail.
Victoria sits in Carver County on the southwest side of Lake Minnetonka, touching the lake at Smithtown Bay. It calls itself the City of Lakes and Parks, and with Carver Park Reserve on its doorstep, it earns the name. Things to do in Victoria, MN include hiking and biking in the park reserve, the Lowry Nature Center, OMNI Brewing and Volksfest every summer. Here’s our local guide.
Location
Southwest side, Smithtown Bay
Best for
Parks, trails and nature
Biggest festival
Volksfest
Trail
West end of the LRT Trail
Things to Do in Victoria
🌲 Explore Carver Park Reserve
A huge Three Rivers park with miles of trails, several lakes with boat launches and fishing piers, a campground and an off-leash dog park.
🦉 Visit the Lowry Nature Center
The Twin Cities’ first public nature center, inside Carver Park Reserve, with live animals, boardwalks and a wildlife viewing area.
🍺 Grab a Pint at OMNI Brewing
OMNI Brewery and Taproom took over the former ENKI Brewing spot near Stieger Lake in 2025. Expect house beers, wood-fired pizza and a family-friendly patio.
🚲 Ride the LRT Trail East
The Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail starts in Victoria near Carver Park Reserve, so you can ride east to Excelsior and all the way to Hopkins.
Hungry? Browse our Lake Minnetonka restaurants for places to eat around the lake.
Victoria Events Through the Year
🌷 Victoria in Bloom (May)
A spring celebration in downtown Victoria.
🎶 Concerts in the Park (Summer)
Free evening concerts, some paired with classic car nights.
🍺 Volksfest (July)
Victoria’s summer festival at Lions Park, with live music, food and family fun.
✨ Light Up Victoria (early December)
An evening of holiday lights, music and community.
Local tip: Dates change every year. Check our Annual Events guide for this year’s dates, and the events calendar for what’s happening this week.
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