Shorewood, Minnesota
Shorewood is a city of 7,647 people in Carver County, Minnesota, founded in 1956.
Why visit Shorewood
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 29 parks and trails, 27 places to eat and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Big Island Amusement Park, Excelsior Amusement Park, Crane Island Historic District and Excelsior Public School.
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 Shorewood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Shorewood
Shorewood is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 7,783 at the 2020 census. The city is located around the southern shore of Lake Minnetonka. State Highway 7 serves as a main route.
From the Wikipedia article Shorewood, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Big Island Amusement Park
Monument and historic site · 2.9 mi
Former American amusement park
Excelsior Amusement Park
Monument and historic site · 1.6 mi
Located on Lake Minnetonka in the town of Excelsior, Minnesota
Old Log Theater
Cinema and theater · 1.9 mi
Theater in Excelsior, Minnesota, United States
Museums and landmarks13
Crane Island Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Minnesota, United States
Excelsior Public School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
School building in Excelsior, United States of America
Noerenberg Estate Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic barn in Orono, Minnesota, United States
Peter Gideon Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Farmhouse in Minnesota, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Thompson Summer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Minnetonka Beach, Minnesota
.jpg){kind=link}
Wyer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Blue Line Ticket Booth
Monument and historic site · 1.5 mi
Historic structure, that used to be the ticket booth for the Blue Line.
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds29
Sota Sims Golf
Golf course · 0.9 mi
23740 Minnesota State Highway 7, Shorewood
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00
17 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes27
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
Inside Kowalski's Market
440 Water Street, Excelsior
Mo-Su 06:00-20:00
Caribou Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi
2395 Highway 7
Mo-Fr 05:00-19:00; Sa 06:00-19:00; Su 07:00-19:00
Happy Garden II
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.1 mi
2443 Highway 7, Excelsior
Mo-Tu,Th-Sa 11:00-21:30; We off; Su 11:30-21:00
Hazelwood Food + Drink
Diner · American
5635 Manitou Road, Excelsior
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 08:00-21:00
Joey Nova's Pizzeria Delicatessen
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian
5655 Manitou Road, Excelsior
Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Miyabi Sushi & Asian Bistro
Restaurant · Sushi, Asian, Japanese · 1.3 mi
400 Water Street, Excelsior
Su-Th 12:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00
North Coop
Restaurant · American, Regional · 1.1 mi
2401 Highway 7
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Kowalski's Wine Shop
Brewery and winery · 1.3 mi
440 Water Street, Excelsior
Mo-Th 09:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00
15 more on the map.
History
Shorewood was incorporated out of Excelsior Township in 1956 to avoid annexation by neighboring municipalities.
From the History section of Shorewood, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries43
277 Westonka Area Learning Academy
School · 5.2 mi
5901 Sunnyfield Rd E, Minnetrista
Healthcare1
Map of Shorewood
133 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 (4 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
Carver County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-06-28: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-07-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2011-05-10: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2010-10-13: Severe Storms And Flooding (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, 9 miles away.
- Excelsior 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Mound 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Chanhassen 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Deephaven 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Orono 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Victoria 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Chaska 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Minnetrista 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Long Lake 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Minnetonka 7 mi east, about 11 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
Loading what members have shared...
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
- Excelsior School 2, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thompson Summer House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gideon Farm 03, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Allemarinda and James Wyer House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Crane Island 13a, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Noerenberg Estate Barn, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Excelsior Amusement Park (Minnesota), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Big Island Park, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.