What to do and see in Waconia, Minnesota (MN): The Best Things to do

December 30, 2021 Jana Sager

Waconia (/wəˈkoʊniːə/ wə-KOHN-ee-ə), a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The city's population is 11,480 as of 2013.
Restaurants in Waconia

1. Island View Golf Club

7795 Laketown Pkwy, Waconia, MN 55387-9213 +1 952-442-6116 http://islandviewgolfclub.com/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Island View Golf Club

2. Carlson's Lovable Llamas

8380 County Road 10 E, Waconia, MN 55387-9526 +1 952-442-4244 [email protected] http://www.carlsonsllovablellamas.com/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Carlson's Lovable Llamas

Reviewed By dsgmyers

Wonderful experience! In town from NC, I called last minute on a Sunday and Rick greeted us with his 100+ llovable llama herd. He spent over 2 hours with my Mom and I, teaching us much about llamas and allowing us to get up close and personal with his wonderful, beautiful "llivestock". Don't underestimate a winter visit! The experience was surely one we will never forget. I can't say enough about how wonderful Rick was in coming out on a Sunday afternoon to make our trip complete. And what's worse - now I want my own llama farm! Nothing like a "llovable llama" visit! Will be back when I'm next in town and would highly recommend Carlson's Llovable Llamas to anyone in the area! (And check out the Zoar Moravian Church just nearby - an historic and beautiful 1863 Moravian Church and cemetery...)

3. Clearwater Clothing

132 S Olive St, Waconia, MN 55387-1420 +1 952-442-6484 http://clearwaterwaconia.com/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Clearwater Clothing

CLASSIC CLOTHING...WITH A TWIST OF TREND SINCE 1994 We specialize in honesty. We want you looking your best in our clothing so we will always work with you until we meet that goal. Let's face it ... clothing is expensive so we want you to get the pieces that will work the hardest for you! Visit us in beautiful downtown Waconia!

4. The Winery at Sovereign Estate

9950 N Shore Rd, Waconia, MN 55387-9503 +1 952-446-9957 [email protected] http://sovereignestatewine.com
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 66 reviews

The Winery at Sovereign Estate

Sovereign Estate is a family owned winery and vineyard located on the North Shore of Lake Waconia. Producing award winning European styled wines and serving bistro foods in the Tasting Room. The Willow Room hosts fine dining at the Friday Night Supper Club in the fall and winter season. Pavilion tent is available for corporate events and receptions. Concerts and live entertainment through out spring and summer season.

Reviewed By donih

We went to Waconia and toured two wineries this one and Schram Vineyards. We loved Sovereign estates - it was busy with live music and had a good vibe. We did wine tasting and they also have a distillery - the view is pretty over the vineyards and nice area to stroll. The grounds were pet friendly which was nice to see people and their pups. Enjoyed the wine and the music. Tastings were inexpensive but the food was limited here. Maybe because it was a live concert so perhaps in fairness maybe food items were different today. Still a fun place to go. If this was helpful to you I would love a thumbs up. Thanks!!

5. Schram Vineyards Winery & Brewery

8785 Airport Rd, Waconia, MN 55387-9634 +1 952-442-5105 [email protected] http://www.schramvineyards.com
Excellent
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Poor
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4.5 based on 90 reviews

Schram Vineyards Winery & Brewery

Family-run business creating award-winning wine and small batch custom brews in a beautiful vineyard setting! Minnesota's First Winery and Brewery. Open Year-Round for Tastings, Flights and Wine Bottle Sales. Please see website for our most current hours and event schedule.

Reviewed By ItsJustMeand3 - Minneapolis, United States

The wine was tasty and the setting is beautiful. The cat on the grounds adds an extra level of cute!

6. Waconia Brewing Company

255 W Main St, Waconia, MN 55387-1025 +1 612-888-2739 https://www.facebook.com/waconiabrewingcompany
Excellent
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Waconia Brewing Company

Reviewed By F3632FCdenisef - Norwood, United States

We took family visiting from out of town to experience the craft beers. Some had flights, others a specific beer, but all enjoyed their choice! The weather was perfect so we sat on the patio and mingled with the other visitors. Definitely family friendly with a neighborly ambience. We'll be making this a favorite! Only potential enhancement would be to add a limited appetizer offering.

7. J. Carver Distillery

1320 Mill Ln, Waconia, MN 55387-1000 +1 952-442-2433 [email protected] http://www.jcarverdistillery.com
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

J. Carver Distillery

J. Carver Distillery, located in Waconia, MN is a grain to glass distillery that produces a broad variety of unique and exceptional spirits including bourbon, rye whiskey, apple brandy, barrel gin, vodka, gin, and liqueurs. We explore whatever unique inputs are available in Minnesota and produce products that are noticeably different and exceptional. Tours are available and provide an overview of our grain-to-glass approach and allow visitors an opportunity to see the stills, mash tun, fermentation tanks, and barrel house. A tasting of 3 spirits is included with the tour for customers 21 years of age or older. Craft cocktails are served in the expansive cocktail lounge.

8. Parley Lake Winery

8280 Parley Lake Rd, Waconia, MN 55387-9607 +1 952-442-2290 [email protected] http://Parleylakewinery.com
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 34 reviews

Parley Lake Winery

Local winery crafting award-winning wines from cold-hardy grapes developed by the University of Minnesota. We are SEASONAL; OPEN MAY - DECEMBER.

9. Hoppers Bar and Grill

119 S Olive St, Waconia, MN 55387-1421 +1 952-442-1149 http://www.hoppersbar.com/
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4.0 based on 10 reviews

Hoppers Bar and Grill

10. 10,000 Lakes Limo

Excellent
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3.0 based on 2 reviews

Tours are done in a 28 passenger bus or 10 passenger limo. Lunch is provided by 10,000 Lakes Limo and catered through Mackenthun's Fine Foods of Waconia. We have specific dates for brewery and vineyard tours, please inquire if your date is available. We have The Suburbs Vineyard Tour, Escape the City Brewery Tour, Minneapolis Brewery Tour and the Mix Tour (both wine and beer).

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