Category Archives: Nearby Attractions

Perron’s Sul Lago ~ Italian Bistro on the Lake ~ Prior Lake that is

Posted on November 6, 2011 by

Our guests tend to dine at restaurants in Jordan for their evening meals. And though some venture anywhere from Excelsior to downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul, the majority dining outside of Jordan do so within 10 miles in the surrounding … Continue reading →

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Scuttled to Cherished – the Steamboat Minnehaha

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

On Memorial Day we decided to play like tourists and visit one of the nearby attractions. We chose Excelsior, again, for the lake cruise on the Steamboat Minnehaha. Just 18 miles from the Nicolin Mansion, this boat is actually part … Continue reading →

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Psycho Suzi’s Triple D Experience

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

Psycho Suzi’s Motor Lounge was our second pick for Diners, Drive-ins and Dives where Guy Fieri went in Minneapolis. An updated tiki bar for the new millennium…we were hoping it would be as interesting as their website made it sound. And … Continue reading →

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Innkeepers Travelogue: Excelsior

Posted on October 16, 2010 by

We always get asked: “What got us into innkeeping?” Well, it was falling in love with Bed & Breakfasts as we celebrated our wedding and subsequent anniversaries. This year innkeeper Catherine Dwyer of the Bird House Inn in Excelsior invited us to spend our anniversary. What a fabulous retreat! Continue reading →

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