Historic Lake Minnetonka invites you to explore the lake’s rich history. Organized by the bays of Lake Minnetonka, the book provides a detailed overview of how the lake area was discovered, settled, and developed. Readers can discover the fascinating history of how each bay was named and learn about the early settlers, their grand lifestyles, and their incredible estates. By exploring the history of the municipalities around Lake Minnetonka’s 125-mile shoreline, readers can revisit the days when there were over 60 hotels and 90 steamboats on Lake Minnetonka.

Minnetonka Beach residents Stephanie Larsen and Nancy Steinke have spent years gathering information in their quest to publish Historic Lake Minnetonka. Many stories and facts included in the book have never been published before. It’s an essential book to navigate the bays and shoreline of Lake Minnetonka and a wonderful read on cold winter days.