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Walking Tours

Podia Tour

Members of the 1959 Wayzata Basketball team

Wayzata podia unveiling.
Image credit: Wayzata Basketball

Four historical podia have been placed around the town for your enjoyment. Three are located around the train Depot, and describe the coming of the railroad and James J. Hill; the early settlement of he Native Americans and town folk — plus the lake attractions during the Golden Years. Other podia locations include Batson’s Corner at Heritage Park, Rice Street in front of St. Bart’s Church, corner of Rice Street and Broadway, and south side of Lake Street across from Caribou Coffee.

Historic Land and Water Tour

Visit 17 historic sites all within a few blocks of the Depot Museum or take a boat tour to six interesting sites. Pick up a printed copy of the map at the Archives or the Depot, or download a PDF.

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Your annual membership benefits include a subscription to our quarterly newsletter — the Telegraph.

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Get involved in preserving the history of Wayzata. We have many opportunities for you to help!

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Your contribution will help further our mission of collecting, recording, and sharing our local history.

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The Depot Museum

Open April thru December on Wednesday, Weekend, and Holiday afternoons
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 pm

402 East Lake Street
Wazyata, MN 55391
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Historical Society Archives

Open Saturdays
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Located in the lower level of the library
620 Rice Street
Wayzata, MN  55391
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952-473-3631

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