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Lakeside Treasures

Lakeside Treasures

$65.00 USD
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One trip is required per group.

* "PDF Instant Download" means the trip will be sent by email as a PDF document, and not by mail (the email is sent immediately after completing your purchase)

WHAT TO EXPECT

This laid-back road trip blends small-town charm with offbeat surprises and scenic sips. Discover lakeside towns, quirky art gardens, a few furry friends, and the perfect patio pint.

Trip Highlights

  • The coolest mini golf course you've ever seen
  • Scenic lakeside drives
  • Local wineries with amazing views
  • Historic gardens
  • A charming small town (with a beach!)

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

Days of the week: Wednesday through Sunday

Seasons: Mid-May to mid-October

Not recommended: Mondays, November-April, Holidays

PLEASE NOTE

Can be done on a Tuesday, but a few options will be closed.

Photographer taking a photo in a car while driving over a bridge over water.
Vibrant garden with various flowers of different colors.
Bakery display with Pain au Chocolate and Cinnamon Rolls.
Group of sheep in a grassy field.
Blonde woman walking with a glass of wine through a vineyard.

Itinerary

STOP 1

Your journey begins in a lakeside town straight out of a storybook. Get a sweet treat, poke around cute little shops, and take in postcard-worthy views of Lake Minnetonka. The drive time to the second stop is 17 minutes.

STOP 2

This formal garden by the water is beyond whimsical and relaxing. Feeling peckish? Enjoy a local brew and a bite on a lakeside patio instead. The drive time to the third stop is 10 minutes.

STOP 3

Choose between exploring a sculpture garden complete with friendly goats, or a working farm where chickens and cows roam the pastures. The drive time to the fourth stop is 15 minutes.

STOP 4

Wrap up your adventure with a scenic winery, a tranquil nature trail, or an outdoor sculpture garden that’s anything but ordinary.

Region

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Can depart from

Minneapolis, MN Area, St. Paul, MN Area, Rochester, MN Area

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

  • Camera
  • Cash
  • Water
  • Road Trip Snacks
  • Walking Shoes
  • Bug Spray

Additional Details

  • Kid-Friendly
  • Accessible

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We're here to help!

Please see the approximate round-trip driving distances in Minnesota below. Please note this just includes driving distances and not time spent at stops.

From Minneapolis, MN:

2 hours and 10 minutes / 81 miles

From St. Paul, MN:

2 hours and 30 minutes / 105 miles

From Rochester, MN*:

4 hours and 30 minutes / 234 miles

*We recommend booking an overnight hotel if the driving distance is greater than 4 hours round-trip.

This trip is best done between Wednesday - Sunday, from mid-May to mid-October.

We do not recommend traveling on Mondays or between November - April. Some shops on stop #1 are closed on Sundays, but we provide many alternatives.

We recommend departing around 10:00 am if you’re coming from the Twin Cities, or an hour earlier if you’re coming from Rochester. The later you leave, the less time you’ll have to explore all of the stops.

This trip is somewhat pet-friendly! At each stop, there is an outdoor option that allows dogs, but please note that most of our eatery and shop options only allow dogs on outdoor patios.

We recommend bringing 2 - 5 people on your surprise road trip adventure.

First Stop: No fee

Second Stop: No fee

Third Stop: No fee

Fourth Stop: One outdoor art suggestion requires an entrance fee per person ($). We’ve provided several free alternatives.

*Please note: gas, tolls, and food may be additional costs at your own expense.

After booking your trip, we'll send you a confirmation email with a few recommended accommodation options.

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