Why visit Waconia
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 20 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Waconia Theatre, Andrew Peterson Farmstead, Coney Island of the West and Safari Island.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 4°F, and about 52 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Waconia
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Waconia
Waconia is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. Waconia attracts visitors to nearby Lake Waconia.
From the Wikipedia article Waconia, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
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Andrew Peterson Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
House in Carver County, Minnesota
Coney Island of the West
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Island in Lake Waconia in Carver County, Minnesota, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes20
Sizzle Street
Restaurant · Indian · 0.5 mi
813 Marketplace Drive, Waconia
Mo 16:00-20:30; Tu-Sa 11:00-20:30; Su 12:00-20:00
8 more on the map.
History
A post office has been in operation at Waconia since 1860. The city took its name from Lake Waconia.
From the History section of Waconia, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Zoar Moravian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Healthcare1
Map of Waconia
65 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 4°F | 0.8 in | 7.8 in |
| Feb | 27°F | 7°F | 0.9 in | 11.4 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 19°F | 1.7 in | 8.0 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 33°F | 3.2 in | 4.0 in |
| May | 68°F | 44°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 36°F | 2.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 24°F | 1.6 in | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 28°F | 12°F | 1.3 in | 16.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chaska 2Nw (8 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, 16 miles away.
- Chaska 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Chanhassen 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Eden Prairie 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Shakopee 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Minnetonka 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Prior Lake 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Plymouth 20 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Hopkins 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Edina 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- St. Louis Park 22 mi east, about 36 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
- 2009-0713-Waconia-LakeWaconia, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Waconia City Hall, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Waconia sunset, Ltp1220, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ZoarMoravianChurch, Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Andrew Peterson Farmstead summer, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1967 Ford Mustang (14647556245), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1963 Ford Thunderbird (14624494226), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1963 Ford Thunderbird (14460875448), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1975 Mercury Comet GT (14644678791), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1963 Ford Thunderbird (14461055327), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1957 Ford Thunderbird (14461087610), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1961 Ford Thunderbird (14647473295), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1968 Mercury Cougar (14647836745), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1963 Ford Thunderbird (14460868968), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1963 Ford Thunderbird (14647480465), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1963 Ford Thunderbird (14647483635), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1963 Ford Thunderbird (14624499466), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1967 Ford Mustang (14667457903), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Charles Maiser House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Emile Amblard Guest House 2016, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Emile Amblard Guest House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Coney Island of the West, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ture Dahlö kustmotiv, Rickard Dahlö, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1970 Moto-Ski SM, Mike Haeg from Mt. Holly, MN, USA, CC BY 2.0
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