Shop Excelsior all year round!

Fashion for the chic Minnesotan.

As Water Street in Excelsior gets national press for its amazing and unique shopping, dining, family activities and its anchor on Lake Minnetonka, the SHOP EXCELSIOR campaign joins the old stores with the new, the trendy with the traditional, to invite locals and visitors to experience what’s fresh and charming-as-ever on Water Street. 

Excelsior is hosting several shopping and fashion events sponsored by the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce. Don't miss Thursday Night Out, the one night just shy of the weekend that some retailers leave their doors open a little longer. 

Minnesota Summer Lovin’

Minnesotans live for our summers. When the snow begins to melt (this year it might not be until summer before it melts), you can begin to feel the excitement in the air. We put air in our bike tires, pull our boats out of storage, and wipe the dust of our baseballs, basketballs, and tennis balls.

The energy can be felt as you drive down highway 7 towards the small, but amazingly beautiful community of Excelsior. 

Excelsior is a lakeside community that has kept its quaintness in tact while offering shops, services, and restaurants of the same quality you might find in a big city. In fact, many of its residents have left the busyness of city life to head further west to where life can slow down a bit.

If you are looking for a weekend or evening away this summer, Excelsior has an abundance of opportunities for you. 

Check out our recommendations for a perfect day, evening, or weekend away:

For the nature lover:

-​ ​Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail
- The Commons Beach
- SUP Board & Kayak Rental
Bike Rentals
- The Steamboat Minnehaha

For the food lover:

- Maynard's 
​- Lago Tacos 
- Red Sauce Rebellion
- Kowalski's Market
- Jake O'Connor's Public House

For the self-care lover:

- Spirit of the Lake Yoga & Wellness Center
- Sactuary Spa and Salon
- Empower Wellness Center
​- Excelsior Nail & Day Spa 

For the art & music lover: ​

- Dunn Brothers
- Excelsior Brewing Co. 
- ​318 Cafe 
- Artworks Art & Frame
- Golden Rule 

For the treat lover: ​

- Adele's Frozen Custard
- Tommy's Trolley 
- Lick's Unlimited
​- Patisserie Margo  

For the shop lover: ​

- Cherie Consignment
- Brightwater Clothing & Gear
- Primp
- Ooh La La
- GRAY Home + Lifestyle

Whatever it is that you love most about summer; whether it’s sipping a cocktail on a crowded patio, taking in the sunset with ice cream trickling down your cheek, or an afternoon of shopping and a massage, Excelsior has it all.
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For some true Minnesota summer lovin’ come visit us on the shores of Lake Minnetonka in Excelsior, Minnesota.

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