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Noerenberg Memorial Gardens, Wayzata, MN

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Noerenberg Memorial Gardens

A formal garden on the shore of Lake Minnetonka, run by Three Rivers Park District and often called one of Minnesota's finest.

2865 Northshore Drive, Wayzata, MN 55391 · Wayzata, MN

About Noerenberg Memorial Gardens

Set along Crystal Bay on Lake Minnetonka, this formal garden combines perennials, annuals, shade trees, shrubs, vines, conifers, and azaleas. Visitors can stroll the grounds, rest in the shade, or sit in the gazebo to enjoy lake breezes. The estate once belonged to the family of a Grain Belt Brewery founder, and some original plantings and rocks remain. The garden hosts tours, weddings, and photo shoots, and it bloom schedule shifts across spring, summer, and autumn.

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