The Dorn's hometown of Excelsior, MN is right on Lake Minnetonka. There is lots do -- shopping on water street, ice cream and coffee shops, and lots of bars and restaurants.... and of course, lounging by the lake.

Some of our favs:

For Breakfast: The Red Bench Bakery, Cafe 318

Bite to eat: Coalition, Bull and Wren, Lagos Tacos, Yumi Sushi, Maynards

Ice Cream: Adeles, Tommy's Trolley, Licks

Drinks: Excelsior Brewery, Maynards

A Minnetonka Classic! A 5 minute walk from Main street Excelsior. If you go - sit on the warf to enjoy the views, and the bootlegger and waffle fries with seasoned sour cream are a must (and the chicken fingers with honey mustard if you ask Betsy)

Where our welcome drinks are located!

A 10 minute Drive from Excelsior with many great options for dining and shopping. Some of our favs: CoV, The Grocers Table, Josefina, Giannis, Birch's on the Lake, and many more!

Great Brewery right in downtown excelsior- usually live music on the weekends too!

Another great option right on the lake for drinks, lunch, or dinner! about a 10 minute drive from Excelsior.

Rent stand up paddle boards or kayaks to take out onto the lake, or rent bikes to take on the trail!

If you want to upgrade from paddles + kayaks to motored boats and have some time on Friday or Sunday, there is a spot close to Excelsior to rent for the day! Advised to make reservations in advance if you are wanting to do so.