Excelsior Amusement Park
Excelsior Amusement Park was an amusement park on Lake Minnetonka in the town of Excelsior, Minnesota, United States. The first name on our list around it is U.S. Bank Stadium, 16 mi away. Its mildest months, May to September, bring highs of 68–82°F.
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A theme park inside Excelsior
Open memorial Day through Labor Day
Excelsior Amusement Park is a seasonal theme park: open memorial Day through Labor Day. Check its calendar for the days and hours. When to go ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 6°, with about 55" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Chanhassen is the nearest base
Chanhassen is 4 miles south, with 6 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 68–82°. When to go ↓
Open since 1925
Excelsior Amusement Park opened in 1925, 101 years ago. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Choosing a month
Below are typical highs and lows near Excelsior Amusement Park.
Excelsior Amusement Park
Excelsior Amusement Park was an amusement park on Lake Minnetonka in the town of Excelsior, Minnesota, United States. The park, which operated from 1925 to 1973, was a popular destination for company picnics and day trips from the Twin Cities.
- Type
- Theme park
- Season
- memorial Day through Labor Day
- Opened
- 1925
- Owner
- Fred W. Pearce
- Wikipedia readers
- 4K a year
Overnight near Excelsior Amusement Park
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Minneapolis (92) and Bloomington (60).
- 1U.S. Bank Stadium
- 2Lake Minnetonka
- 3Target Field
- 4Huntington Bank Stadium
- 5Valleyfair
- 6Grand Casino Arena
- 7Bde Maka Ska
- 8Nickelodeon Universe
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Excelsior Amusement Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior | in town | — | 2 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B | 2,316 | $909K | — |
| Minneapolis | 15 mi east | 25 min | 92 77 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 430,324 | $362K | D− |
| Bloomington | 13 mi southeast | 20 min | 60 57 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 89,034 | $362K | D |
| Eden Prairie | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 campground | 63,075 | $474K | B |
| Shakopee | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 18 15 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 49,366 | $375K | B− |
| Minnetonka | 6 mi east | 10 min | 8 8 hotels | 53,969 | $476K | B− |
| Chanhassen | 4 mi south | 5 min | 6 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 25,748 | $566K | — |
| Plymouth | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 8 8 hotels | 78,942 | $491K | B+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
Every place here is under 23 miles away.
Big draw116 mi Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
22 mi LakeLake Minnetonka
315 mi Stadium & arenaTarget Field
417 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
59 mi Theme parkValleyfair
623 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino Arena
713 mi LakeBde Maka Ska
816 mi Theme parkNickelodeon UniversePhoto credits
U.S. Bank Stadium: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake Minnetonka: Dan, CC BY 2.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Valleyfair: https://www.flickr.com/photos/clumpinglitter/, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bde Maka Ska: Tyler Vigen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Nickelodeon Universe: Tyler Vigen, CC BY 4.0
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What people ask about Excelsior Amusement Park
When is Excelsior Amusement Park open?
memorial Day through Labor Day. Check its calendar for the days and hours, which change through the season.
Is Excelsior Amusement Park in Excelsior?
Yes. It’s inside Excelsior, MN.
When is the best time to visit Excelsior Amusement Park?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–82°.
What is the closest airport to Excelsior Amusement Park?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 17 miles away.
Where should I stay near Excelsior Amusement Park?
Minneapolis (15 mi, 92 places to stay), Bloomington (13 mi, 60 places to stay) and Eden Prairie (6 mi, 16 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Excelsior
There are no tips yet, so start one in Excelsior’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.