The Wayzata Heritage Preservation Board and Lake Minnetonka Historical Society will invite residents and visitors to take a trip through local history during the Historical Trolley Tour of Wayzata on Sunday, May 17.
The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with trolley tours scheduled at 11:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. Riders will board at the Wayzata Depot, 402 Lake St. E. Tickets are $5 per rider, with online registration available at LakeMinnetonkaHistory.org/events.
Presented by the Wayzata Heritage Preservation Board, the 40-minute guided tours will be led by the Lake Minnetonka Historical Society and will highlight several of the community’s most memorable historic sites. Stops and featured locations include the Wayzata Depot, the historic railroad site, the former Arlington Hotel site, Piety Hill/Schoolhouse Hill and the Wise House.
The tour begins at one of Wayzata’s most recognizable landmarks. The Depot has long served as a symbol of the city’s railroad heritage and its connection to Lake Minnetonka. For generations, the arrival of the railroad helped shape Wayzata’s identity as both a lakeside destination and a gateway to the broader Lake Minnetonka area.
The trolley format gives participants a chance to experience that history in motion, moving through the town while learning about the places, people and landmarks that helped define Wayzata’s early development.
The event is being held in conjunction with the Lake Minnetonka Historical Society, whose guided narration will provide historical context along the route. A Ben & Jerry’s ice cream cart will also be available on-site for purchase.
The Historical Trolley Tour offers a family-friendly way to revisit Wayzata’s past while enjoying an afternoon downtown. Space is limited by tour time, and advance registration is encouraged.
