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Population: 4,000 Located in Hennepin County
No visit to the Twin Cities is complete without a stop in Wayzata, the jewel of Lake Minnetonka. Just 11 miles west of Minneapolis, it's the best place to see Minnesota's most popular lake. It's a village rich in history. And it's the boutique and shopping stop for all the people along the water.
Here, you'll find the latest in lakeside fashions, artwork, antiques and collectibles. And here, you'll find an eclectic assortment of restaurants that range from casual to elegant. Most offer lakefront views, and none are more than a stone's throw away from the water. You can watch the cruisers go by or look out at picturesque clusters of sailboats. Our theater of seasons never shuts down. In the winter, you'll see ice racers, skaters and dozens of ice fishing houses. Enjoy the past and present that is Wayzata. It's as good as the good life in Minnesota gets.
The name Wayzata (pronounced Wise-etta) is derived from the Indian word Waziyata, which had almost a mystical connotation to the Sioux tribes who originally inhabited the area. "Waziya" was their god of the North, a giant who blew the cold winds from his mouth. With the suffix "ta" added, the name meant "North Shore."
Why not visit the Wayzata Historical Museum located in the historic Wayzata Depot, or take a ride on the Minnehaha Streetcar Boat? Wayzata is known for its beautiful gardens and parks, which you could see touring around in the Wayzata Towne Trolley. A trip to Wayzata wouldn't be complete, however, without a stop at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts.
The Luce Line State Trail is a 63-mile long former railroad grade, which is developed for biking, hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and skiing. The limestone surfaced trail runs from Plymouth 30 miles west to Winsted with a parallel tread way for horseback riding.
The public school districts in the Wayzata area include: Wayzata, Orono, Minnetonka and Mound-Westonka. Wayzata is justly proud of their schools. The students have consistently scored first in all the state tests, and there is a lot of enthusiasm on the part of the faculty to see that their students achieve and do well.
For many years it has been the city of choice for the Twin Cities' most influential businesses and community leaders. It's not hard to see why - with a population of 3,938 Wayzata still keeps its small town mystique while remaining a viable downtown community.
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