Bird  House Inn & Gardens 
In the Historic James H. Clark House

Historic James H. Clark House
 


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Shopping
Dining
Music & Theater
   318 Café - across the street, live music most nights, 952-401-7903
   Excelsior Dock Cinema - 2 blocks north on Water St, (952) 474-6725
  
Old Log Theater - 0.9 miles NE of the inn (map) - live theater a short walk away!
   Chanhassen Dinner Theater - Four miles south, enjoy dinner during the show
Biking - Endless trails (map) 1/2 block from the inn.  Try our dual recumbent cycle!
Boat Rides
   The Minnehaha - Historic tour on a historic boat, Wed, Sat & Sun, 952-474-2115
   The Queen of Excelsior Sunday brunch cruise, 952-474-2502
   The Queen of Excelsior Wed evening pizza & beer cruise, 952-474-2502
   Lady of the Lake - Narrated tours Tues, Thur, Sun, 952-929-1209
   Boat Taxi - Go anywhere on the lake for $25 plus $5 per person - 612-282-8616
Boat Charters out of Excelsior Bay - Private charters for your group
Boat/Jet-Ski Rental - If you're going out by yourself, you'll need a good lake map
   Excel Boat Club - Speed boats, pontoons and fishing boats, 952-401-3880
   Minnetonka Boat Rental - Pontoons and fishing boats,  952-474-5206
   Bay Rentals - Jet-skis, 952-474-0366
Boat Dock - Overnight docking available at no charge if you stay with us!
Fishing Guides - Great fishing for walleye, bass, northern pike, etc.
   Excel Boat Club
   Pike Dreams
   Lake Minnetonka Guides
   Bull's Guide Service
   Swede's Guide Service
Spas
  
Bella on the Bay - 2 blocks N on Water St, right on 2nd, 952-474-5005
   Sashabana Salon Spa - 1 block N on Water St, (952) 474-2521
Farmer's Market - 1/2 block N on Water St, Thursdays 2:00-6:30, May-October
Arboretum - 4 miles SW, amazing gardens kept by the University of Minnesota
Excelsior Museum - 1/2 block N, open May-Sept, Thur 3-6, Sat 10-3, 952-221-4766
Streetcar Rides - 1/2 block north on Water St, historic trolley
DVD Collection - Enjoy ours or rent at 952-470-0033, snacks & drinks in the kitchen
Golf Courses
Excelsior Commons - Four blocks to our large city park on Lake Minnetonka with:
   Romantic Views - Large waterfront park with benches, gazebo and incredible views
   Swimming - Two clean, sandy public beaches
   Tennis/Basketball - Outdoor public courts, good condition, one basketball, two tennis
Cross-country skiing
Snowmobiling - Cruise the lake (Bay Rentals 952-474-0366), or drive to northern trails
Excelsior Special Events - A calendar of events is put out by the Excelsior Chamber
Maps (Lake Map, Road Map, Bike Map)
 

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Bird House Inn & Gardens
371 Water Street,
Excelsior, MN  55331
(952) 474-0196
innkeeper@birdhouseinn.com