Things To Do in West Calhoun

Recreation

Whether you enjoy kayaking, volleyball, paddleboarding or even just a fun day at the park, Bde Maka Ska (known as Lake Calhoun before restoration of the Lakota name) is a fantastic summer hangout spot for all ages.

The lake also features a 3.1 mile pedestrian and bike trail that intersect with Lake Harriet and Lake of The Isles trails, as well as Uptown.

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Canoeing Minnehaha Creek

Movies & Music in the Parks

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Where to Eat

• 1st Wok
• Ben & Jerry’s
• Burger Jones
• Caribou Coffee
• Chipotle
• Falafel King
• Jamba Juice

• Lola’s on the Lake – the new Bde Maka Ska concession – will offer a combination of seafood, “grab and go” smoked products, beverages and frozen treats. Its menu includes wings, rib tips, pulled pork sandwiches, fish and chicken entrees, and beer and wine, as well as a kid’s menu. Hours of operation will be 11 am – 8 pm daily. Hours may change after Labor Day.

• My Burger
• Punch Pizza
• Rustica Bakery
• Subway
• Urban Eatery
• Wakame
• Whole Foods Market
• Yogurt Lab

The Bakken Museum

Since 1975, The Bakken Museum has been committed to nurturing a passion for science in visitors from around the world.   Founded by Earl Bakken, a Minneapolis native and co-founder of Medtronic, The Bakken Museum offers something for everyone.

Located in the historic West Winds mansion on Lake Calhoun and home to the Florence Bakken Medicinal Gardens, The Bakken boasts one of the most beautiful settings you will find in the Twin Cities.  In addition, the museum maintains a world class collection of historic medical instruments and scientific as well as books, journals and manuscripts.

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Local Businesses

• • BP Station
    3012 Excelsior Blvd
    612-922-9925
  • Indulge & Bloom
    3054 Excelsior Blvd.
    612-343-0000 (opt. 2)
  • Moss Envy
    3056 Excelsior Blvd.
    612-374-4581

• • Salon Intrigue
    3070 Excelsior Blvd. #202
    952-922-0588

• • SportClips
    3100 Excelsior Blvd. #103
    612-223-8260
  • Sunwerks Tanning
    3070 Excelsior Blvd. #201
    612-285-6000

• • The Vitamin Shoppe

• • 3052 Excelsior Blvd.
    612-926-8068

• • The Ackerberg Group
    Suite 10
    612-824-2100

• • Allison Johnson, P.A.
    Suite 467
    612-929-0700

• • Burnet Title
    Suite 110
    612-920-7667

• • Charitybox.com
    Suite 460
    612-929-7005

• • Coldwell Banker Burnet Realty
    Suite 100
    612-920-5605

• • EagleVisions Energy
    Suite 10
    612-877-4040

• • Institute for Athletic Medicine
    Minneapolis – Uptown – Suite 225
    612-821-4375

• • Minnesota Neurovascular and Skull Base Surgery
    Drs. Eric and Leslie Nussbaum – Suite 403
    612-374-0177

• • Patricia Layton, Ph.D., L.P.
    Suite 565
    612-926-8802

• • True Source IT, LLC
    Small Business Computer Support Services  – Suite 415
    612-825-2886 ext. 201

• Willows Massage
  Suite G70
  612-272-6461

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