Why visit Deephaven
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 19 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Big Island Amusement Park, Excelsior Amusement Park, Excelsior Public School and Great Northern Depot.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 6°F, and about 55 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Deephaven
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Deephaven
Deephaven is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,899 as of the 2020 census. Situated roughly 13 miles (21 km) west of Minneapolis, it is a western suburb of the Twin Cities.
From the Wikipedia article Deephaven, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Big Island Amusement Park
Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi
Former American amusement park
Excelsior Amusement Park
Monument and historic site · 2.6 mi
Located on Lake Minnetonka in the town of Excelsior, Minnesota
Old Log Theater
Cinema and theater · 2.0 mi
Theater in Excelsior, Minnesota, United States
Museums and landmarks7
Excelsior Public School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
School building in Excelsior, United States of America
Great Northern Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Railway station in Wayzata, Minnesota, United States
Minnehaha
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
US historic restored ship
Thompson Summer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Minnetonka Beach, Minnesota
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Wyer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
Carson's Bay Facility
Marina and boat launch · 0.5 mi
19800 Minnetonka Boulevard, Excelsior
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes19
The Original Pancake House
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.7 mi
17790 MN-7, Minnetonka
06:30-15:00; Jul 04 06:30-14:00; Nov Th[4] off; Dec 24...
7 more on the map.
History
Deephaven was settled in 1876 by Saint Louis attorney Charles Gibson. Gibson built a summer house in an area known as "Northome" and began promoting the area as a vacation destination for Southerners. In 1879 he advocated for the construction of the 150-room Hotel Saint Louis, the area's first grand hotel. The community was connected to the Minneapolis and Saint Louis Railway to serve both the hotel and local cottagers.
The Minnetonka Yacht Club was founded in Deephaven in 1882 and incorporated in 1889. One of its co-founders, Hazen Burton, built a home named "Chimo" in Deephaven in 1890. A train depot was built near the property so that the Burtons could commute to their department store in Minneapolis. The name "Deephaven" can be traced back to this depot's name.
In 1893 Burton commissioned local boat builder Arthur Dyer to develop a new kind of sailboat called a racing scow. When the Onawa debuted in 1893, it was disqualified for winning nearly every regatta it entered. The rules were eventually modified, and racing scows became popular worldwide. The Onawa is displayed at the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society Museum in nearby Excelsior.
From the History section of Deephaven, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries42
Healthcare1
Map of Deephaven
100 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22°F | 6°F | 0.9 in | 10.0 in |
| Feb | 27°F | 9°F | 0.9 in | 11.2 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 22°F | 1.6 in | 9.1 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 35°F | 3.2 in | 5.4 in |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 58°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 62°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 51°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 38°F | 2.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 25°F | 1.7 in | 5.1 in |
| Dec | 27°F | 12°F | 1.2 in | 13.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chanhassen Wsfo (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hennepin County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-11-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-07-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-07-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-06-07: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Minnetonka 3 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Chanhassen 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Hopkins 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Eden Prairie 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Plymouth 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- St. Louis Park 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Victoria 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Edina 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Chaska 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Golden Valley 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Minnesota State Senators in Deephaven, Minnesota, Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus, CC BY 2.0
- Steamboat Minnehaha in dry dock, Aaron Person, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Excelsior School 2, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thompson Summer House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Allemarinda and James Wyer House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wayzata Depot 7, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Excelsior Amusement Park (Minnesota), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Big Island Park, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Minnesota State Senator Sandy Pappas (cropped), Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus, CC BY 2.0
- Minnesota State Senator Sandy Pappas, Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Minnetonka (2625825679), Tony Webster from Portland, Oregon, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Minnetonka (2625825469), Tony Webster from Portland, Oregon, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Minnetonka (2626637556), Tony Webster from Portland, Oregon, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Minnetonka (2626640656), Tony Webster from Portland, Oregon, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Minnetonka (2625821375), Tony Webster from Portland, Oregon, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Minnetonka (2625818131), Tony Webster from Portland, Oregon, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Minnetonka (2626640028), Tony Webster from Portland, Oregon, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Minnetonka (2626642938), Tony Webster from Portland, Oregon, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Minnetonka (2625819869), Tony Webster from Portland, Oregon, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Minnetonka (2625820893), Tony Webster from Portland, Oregon, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Lake Minnetonka - Aerial photo, Tyler Vigen, CC BY-SA 4.0
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