White Bear Yacht Club

Many consider the White Bear Yacht Club (WBYC) to be one of the many gems in the White Bear area. With stunning views of the lake, the 69th-ranked golf course in the nation, top-notch food, a myriad of outdoor family activities and more, yes, the title is well deserved. Even F. Scott Fitzgerald was known to party there in his heyday. Last June, to the delight of their 250 members, the club opened for the summer season after a $3.2 million renovation. And this year? It celebrates its 125th anniversary. Read more about The White Bear Yacht Club Renovation

Sails billow across the waters of White Bear Lake like windblown banners of royalty. This idyllic summer scene dates back to the 1800s, when the railroad reduced the three-hour dusty, wagon ride from St. Paul to White Bear Lake to a 20-minute trip. A resort boom followed, as thousands of vacationers flocked to large resorts that popped up all along the lakeshore. Naturally, these summer sojourners wanted to get out on the water. Soon, sailboats dotted the lake like flocks of elegant birds alighting on the water’s surface. Read more about Sailboat Chronicles: The White Bear Yacht Club and More