Minnetonka, Minnesota
Minnetonka is a city of 53,064 people in Hennepin County, Minnesota, founded in 1852.
Why visit Minnetonka
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 128 parks and trails, 157 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bridge No. 90646, Emagine Willow Creek, Cahill School and Charles H. Burwell House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 7°F, and about 54 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Minnetonka
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Minnetonka
Minnetonka is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. A western suburb of the Twin Cities, Minnetonka is located about 10 miles (16 km) west of Minneapolis, on the eastern side of Lake Minnetonka. At the 2024 census, the city's population was 52,651.
From the Wikipedia article Minnetonka, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Bridge No. 90646
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Road bridge over Minnehaha Creek in Edina, Minnesota
Big Island Amusement Park
Monument and historic site · 4.8 mi
Former American amusement park
Excelsior Amusement Park
Monument and historic site · 5.5 mi
Located on Lake Minnetonka in the town of Excelsior, Minnesota
Old Log Theater
Cinema and theater · 5.1 mi
Theater in Excelsior, Minnesota, United States
Museums and landmarks23
Cahill School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
School building in Edina, United States of America
Charles H. Burwell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Railway station in St. Louis Park, the United States of America
Country Club District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Minnesota
Excelsior Public School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
School building in Excelsior, United States of America
George W. Baird House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.1 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Great Northern Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Railway station in Wayzata, Minnesota, United States
Hopkins Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Hopkins, Minnesota, United States
Jonathan Taylor Grimes House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Edina, Minnesota, NRHP-listed
Minnehaha
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
US historic restored ship
Minnehaha Grange Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Building in Edina, Minnesota, United States
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Peavey–Haglin Experimental Concrete Grain Elevator
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
United States historic place
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds128
116 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes157
Cream & Amber
Cafe · Sandwich, Tea, Coffee Shop, Beer · 1.9 mi
Cream & Amber officially opened in Hopkins on February 28th, 2019 with a dedication to serving local beer, coffee, & sandwiches...
1605 Mainstreet, Hopkins
Su-Mo 07:30-17:00, Tu-Sa 07:30-19:30
Abang Yoli Minnetonka
Restaurant · Korean · 1.0 mi
12934 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Applebee's
Diner · American · 3.6 mi
8312 Minnesota State Highway 7, Saint Louis Park
Su-Th 11:00-24:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-01:00
Bacio
Restaurant · Italian · 2.7 mi
1571 Plymouth Road
Tu-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00; Mo 11:00-21:00
Blackwater Cafe & Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.4 mi
11210 Wayzata Boulevard, Minnetonka
Mo-Fr 06:30-19:00; Sa-Su 07:00-17:00
Blaze Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.7 mi
8126 Minnesota State Highway 7, Saint Louis Park
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Brito's Burrito
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.9 mi
8114 Minnetonka Boulevard, Saint Louis Park
Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-20:00
Caribou Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.7 mi
8208 Minnesota State Highway 7, Saint Louis Park
Mo-Fr 06:30-18:00; Sa,Su 07:00-18:00
Dave’s Hot Chicken
Restaurant · Chicken · 2.6 mi
1805 Plymouth Road
Su-Th 10:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-00:00
Duke's on 7
Restaurant · American, Brunch · 1.2 mi
15600 Minnesota State Highway 7, Minnetonka
Sa-Su 09:00-21:30; Mo-Fr 11:00-21:30
Fork’d
Diner · American · 2.6 mi
1641 Plymouth Road
Tu-Fr 11:00-22:00; Mo 11:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Ham’s Sandwich Shop
Restaurant · Sandwich · 2.8 mi
14200 Wayzata Boulevard
Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-15:00
145 more on the map.
History
Since the mid-19th century, Minnetonka has evolved from heavily wooded wilderness through extensive farming and industrialization to its present primarily residential suburban character. The Minnetonka area was home to the Dakota before Euro-Americans arrived in the 1800s. They believed Lake Minnetonka (mni meaning water, and tanka meaning big, anglicized to Minnetonka) and the land around it to be sacred.
The first recorded exploration of the area by Euro-Americans was in 1822, when a group from newly constructed Fort Snelling made its way up Minnehaha Creek (then known as Brown's Creek or Falls Creek) to the lake. In 1851, the Dakota were forced to sell the area including Minnetonka to the United States with the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux. The first census, the Territorial Census of 1857, lists 41 households. Twenty-nine of the heads of households are listed as farmers. The occupations of the remaining twelve are associated with the operations of Minnetonka Mill and a nearby hotel.
From the History section of Minnetonka, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Minneapolis Marriott Southwest
Motel and hotel · 3.5 mi
5801 Opus Parkway, Minnetonka
Sheraton Minneapolis West Hotel
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
12201 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka
Churches and places of worship35
Church of St. Hubertus-Catholic
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 6.0 mi
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 3.7 mi
330 Vicksburg Lane North, Plymouth
Shopping41
Gas and EV charging22
Schools, colleges and libraries62
Healthcare9
North Memorial Health Urgency Center - Minnetonka
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
15450 Minnesota State Highway 7, Minnetonka
Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
5600 Rowland Road, Minnetonka
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.4 mi
3505 Louisiana Avenue South, Saint Louis Park
Park Nicollet Clinic Minnetonka Carlson Parkway
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.9 mi
15111 Twelve Oaks Center Drive, Wayzata
Map of Minnetonka
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 7°F | 0.9 in | 10.1 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 11°F | 1.0 in | 10.1 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 23°F | 1.9 in | 9.0 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 35°F | 3.3 in | 5.1 in |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 52°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 39°F | 3.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 26°F | 1.9 in | 6.9 in |
| Dec | 28°F | 14°F | 1.4 in | 12.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New Hope (7 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, 7 miles away.
- Hopkins 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Edina 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Eden Prairie 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Golden Valley 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Chanhassen 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Crystal 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Minneapolis 10 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Bloomington 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Chaska 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Brooklyn Center 12 mi northeast, about 19 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
- MinnCommCtr, Appraiser at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- 01 Gray's Bay, Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota 2307444116 o, Tony Webster, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Minnetonka Minnesota Wikivoyage banner, Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ridgedale Library Minnetonka Minnesota (29237927964), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Highland Bank Building Construction Minnetonka Minnesota (29751713942), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Steamboat Minnehaha in dry dock, Aaron Person, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Hubertus 4, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bridge 90646 West View 01, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StLouisParkStation, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- Excelsior School 2, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Baird House 2, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cahill School, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Allemarinda and James Wyer House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grimes House 3, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Country Club HD 02, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Minnehaha Grange 4, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Peavey–Haglin Experimental Concrete Grain Elevator crop, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wayzata Depot 7, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hopkins MN Mainstreet, Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Charles H. Burwell House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burwell house, Ashwin Asokan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oberea erythrocephala 206217103, Mathew Zappa, CC BY 4.0
- 2012-0502-MandanBravesbus, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- 2022-0426-MyWhip-2022 BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- 85 Dodge Diplomat (13175140664), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 85 Dodge Diplomat (13174887535), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- MetCouncil Green Line LRT Work Truck, Chad Davis, CC BY 2.0
- 68 International Travelall (14363586645), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 68 International Travelall (14176942359), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- GMC RV Motorhome (14363587645), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- GMC RV Motorhome (14363588655), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- GMC RV Motorhome (14176970148), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 68 International Travelall (14362068512), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 05 06 19 Hopkins Tech Center (49069893607), Chad Davis, CC BY 2.0
- Electrical Outlet (49163649463), chaddavis.photography from United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ducklings (52147016685), Chad Davis from Minneapolis, United States, CC BY 2.0
- 06 29 19 The site of the operation and maintenance facility in Hopkins. (49069841523), Chad Davis, CC BY 2.0
- Hopkins Historical Society, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lulu.circafall2023, PKnight2020, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tom Bakk - DFL Gubernatorial Debate (4135227616), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, MN, United States, CC BY 2.0
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