An overview of Lake Minnetonka’s history. National acclaim, inventions, and industry which have shaped Minnesota and U.S. development throughout the past 175 years!

A full timeline of the Belle of Minnetonka. From Kentucky to Minnetonka, and afterlife in Alaska!

How Lafayette came to be what we all recognize today.

The second Lafayette arrives!

Lake Minnetonka reaches new acclaim as Hotel Lafayette bursts onto the scene!