A Walkable St. Louis Park Neighborhood: Excelsior & Grand
Excelsior & Grand
Excelsior & Grand was created as a walkable neighborhood and has a walkability score of 86! from Walk Score. The revitalized 4-block district follows Excelsior Blvd and Grand Way in the southeast corner of St. Louis Park. Upscale apartments, family homes, inviting green spaces, approachable shopping, personal care services and dining with local flare all come together here.
A Soaring Sculpture
At the center of Excelsior & Grand, a bubbling fountain sits beside Andrea Myklebust’s sculpture Allegory of Excelsior. In Latin, “excelsior” translates to “higher” or “to the sky.” Rising 43 feet, the structure depicts a nude bronze figure covered in 22-karat gold leaf, arranged to create the impression of a figure soaring through the stars.
A Picturesque Setting
Wolfe Park defines the neighborhood’s northern edge, with Wolfe Lake and Veterans’ Memorial Amphitheater among its highlights. When snow arrives, visitors can bring a sled for a run down the hillside. A walk through the park leads to the SLP Rec Center, which includes two indoor skating rinks, as well as the ROC, a covered outdoor skating rink.
During summer, children can explore the playground, fish in the lake or cool off at the 20,000 sq. ft. Aquatic Park. Families can also gather for live music and open mic performances at the terraced, open-air amphitheater with a blanket and picnic dinner.
Boutiques
- Max’s Jewelry — A trendy, contemporary boutique with an eclectic assortment of artisan jewelry, gifts and candy.
- It’s Still Me Wig Studio — A salon with synthetic and human hair wigs, styling resources, wig care products, accessories and services.
- Twin Cities Gold & Silver — A jeweler that buys and sells estate jewelry, precious metals, silver antiques, rare coins and currency.
Grocery & Pharmacy
- CVS — A drugstore carrying beauty & health products along with selected grocery and household goods. This HealthHub location also has providers who treat common illnesses and manage chronic conditions.
- Fresh Thyme — An affordable natural food marketplace featuring organic offerings and foods suited to special diets, including vegan, paleo, keto and gluten-free choices.
- Trader Joe’s — A neighborhood grocery store offering amazing food and drink from around the world and around the corner.
Personal Care
- Advanced Recovery Massage — Therapeutic massage options include Swedish, hot stone, deep tissue, myofascial and chair massages.
- beem Light Sauna — Red light and infrared light therapy are offered alongside chromotherapy. Such sessions remove toxins, reduce stress, boost immunity and ignite your metabolism.
- Bubbly Paws — A self-service dog wash paired with a dog grooming salon.
- Corepower Yoga — A fitness studio with multiple yoga formats, including yoga sculpt and hot power fusion.
- F45 Training — Functional training combines circuit and hit style workouts geared toward everyday movement.
- The Hair District Collective — A modern, spacious salon providing a broad range of personal services, including makeup & hair for bridal parties. Products include Bumble & Bumble, Davines, and Amika.
- Nail Boss — A popular nail salon that also suits bridal parties and other groups.
- Waxing the City — A hair removal salon providing waxing services for every body and body part.
Dining
- Bakehouse — A woman-owned baking space serving as a celebration HQ for parties, classes and pop-up events.
- Hazelwood Food + Drink — Fine dining focused on modern comfort food, from black angus steaks, wood fired pizza and rotisserie chicken to seafood, pasta, healthy bowls and salads.
- Honey & Rye Bakehouse — A rustic-chic bakery offering artisan breads, baked treats, sandwiches and espresso drinks.
- Lago Tacos — Modern Mexican food and margaritas are joined by dishes made from scratch, creative cocktails, big TV’s, a game room and a pet friendly patio.
- Starbucks Coffee — A coffeehouse serving a range of hot and cold coffees and drinks, together with baked goods.
- Vibe Organic Juice Bar — An easygoing, counter-service café with organic juices, smoothies, veggie burgers, wraps and power bowls.