If you are in town on Thursday, Marketfest is a summer festival in downtown White Bear Lake that runs 6:00pm-9:00pm that has live music and 200+ vendors ft. food trucks, arts and crafts, merchants & services, and nonprofit organizations!
Otherwise, take the opportunity to walk around downtown White Bear Lake (Banning Ave & 4th St/Banning Ave & Washington Square) for other shops and restaurants!
There are a variety of coffee shops, restaurants, places to enjoy a cocktail and wineries! Here are some suggestions:
Lakeside patios and restaurants on Lake Ave S, White Bear Lake:
- Tally's Dockside
- Admiral D's Waterfront Tavern
-Acqua Restaurant & bar
-Mizu Japanese
Restaurants we've loved:
- Washington Square Bar & Grill
- Brickhouse Food and Drink
- Manitou Bar & Kitchen
- Rudy's Redeye Grill (Restaurant and Rooftop area part of the Best Western)
- Keys Cafe & Bakery
Other Suggestions
- The Alchemist: A unique cocktail bar with a rooftop and outdoor patio area
- 7 Vines Vineyard and Winery: A beautiful vineyard about 5 minutes from downtown White Bear Lake
- Two Silo Winery and Vineyard: Another beautiful vineyard about 7 minutes from downtown WBL
- White Bear Meadery: Award winning craft mead maker - honey wine about 11 minutes from downtown WBL
Places to checkout for water rentals on White Bear Lake:
- Tally's Dockside: Paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, pontoon rentals, fishing boat rentals and guided boat tours!
- SilverFinn Kayaking
- Your Boat Club White Bear Lake & Docks of White Bear Lake: Boat Rentals
If you are looking for another day adventure, Stillwater, MN is about 17 minutes from White Bear Lake and is on the border of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Stillwater also has a variety of shops, restaurants, and beautiful views of Lake Saint Croix.