Treasure Hunt

Excelsior Bay Bookstore is a locally owned business and opened its doors in 1996. This cozy little store is just a block away from Lake Minnetonka and is stationed across the street from Dunn Bothers Coffee and Licks Unlimited ice cream! If you’re really lucky, you might even run into a furry friend when you enter this dog-friendly bookstore. (12 miles from Crown)

Established in 1995, Paperback Exchange has over 150,000 books to browse with an extensive collection of genres. This is a family owned bookstore located in Minneapolis, near the Uptown Neighborhood. You will be sure to find a coffee shop, clothing store, or fun boutique within walking distance of Paperback Exchange! (25 miles from Crown)

This small resale shop, located in Spring Park, Minnesota, is a great place to stop if you are out and about or looking to adventure. They offer a wide variety of unique items, both new and antique. The best part about this little shop is they donate of portion of their profits to local and national animal rescue organizations to help the animals in need! (9 miles from Crown)

Whether you are looking for a fun downtown area to shop around, or a local restaurant to get a bite to eat, the city of Excelsior is a great place to explore. The atmosphere and the variety of shops, ice cream places, and restaurants is great for hanging out with a group of friends! It is located on Lake Minnetonka and is a 15-minute drive from campus. (10 miles from Crown)