Starbuck, MN

Perched right on the western shore of Lake Minnewaska, Starbuck is an easygoing lakeside town where life naturally gravitates toward the water. Residents spend summers out on the boat, relaxing at the sandy city beach, and casting for walleye. It is an easy place to get around and stays proud of its Norwegian heritage, from lively annual festivals to its claim to fame for baking the world’s largest lefse. For anyone looking for a friendly, unhurried community with lake access right down the road, Starbuck delivers a classic Minnesota pace.