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SE Minnesota you’ll find a hidden gem—Historic Lanesboro. Discover a slower pace of life with no chain stores, fast food franchises or stop lights. This quaint townsite offers invigorating outdoor adventures, breathtaking views, rich artistic and cultural experiences, unique shopping, locally grown foods and fine dining. Come see why visitors return to Lanesboro year after year.
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2016 Calendar of Events
Lanesboro is an escape any time of year, offering festivals and events in all seasons. Come and enjoy these festivities: Whalan Candlelight Ski | Feb 6
Rhubarb Festival | June 4
“Over the Back Fence” at St. Mane Theatre Mar–Nov, 2nd Friday of the Month at 7:30 pm
Art in the Park | June 19
Ski or walk on 1/2 mile of illuminated Root River State Trail with a bonfire at either end. Enjoy a soup and sandwich supper in the historic Whalan Town Hall.
A Lanesboro community variety radio show featuring musical guests, comedy, drama, skits and audience participation.
International Festival of Owls | Mar 4-6
Celebrate rhubarb, Minnesota’s sweet-tart favorite. Free tasting of rhubarb delights, games, music and entertainment in Lanesboro-The Rhubarb Capital of Minnesota. 5K and 1-mile Rhubarb Run at 8 am. Annual Father’s Day Art Festival in beautiful Sylvan Park in Lanesboro, 90+ exhibitors, delicious food, live music and entertainment.
Enjoy a weekend in Lanesboro and take a day trip to the Owl Festival in Houston, the only full-weekend, all-owl event in North America that inspired owl festivals in Italy and Nepal.
Golf Tournament | June 21
Ibsen Festival | April 15-17
60-Mile Garage Sale | June 24-25
Enjoy a weekend of Scandinavian culture in Lanesboro, special presentations and more. The highlight of the festival is Commonweal Theatre Company’s production of Henrik Ibsen’s satirical comedy The League of Youth.
Bluff Country Studio Art Tour | April 22-24
Begin at the Juried Sales Gallery at Lanesboro Arts then travel scenic back roads to the studios of the area’s finest artists.
Lanesboro Farmers Market at Sylvan Park May–Oct, Saturdays from 9 am–noon Locally meats.
grown products, produce, plants, baked goods, preserves, July 30: Kid’s Day Sept 24: Customer Appreciation Day Oct 29: Oktoberfest
Whalan Stand-Still Parade | May 21
1st Lanesboro Golf Tournament held at Old Barn Resort. Join us for a great day of golf fun, food and prizes. Shop the nine cities along the Root River Trail and everywhere in-between.
Buffalo Bill Days | August 5-7
Lanesboro’s city-wide festival, marketplace, food booths, entertainment, dances, volleyball and softball tournaments, grand parade and fireworks.
Taste of the Trail | Sept 10, 17 & 24
Sample the cuisine and culture along the Root River State Bike Trail! Three weekends in September. Sept 10: Lanesboro/Whalan/Peterson Sept 17: Fountain/Harmony/Preston Sept 24: Houston/Rushford/Rushford Village
Small Business Saturday-Winter Windows | Nov 26 Come enjoy a day of holiday shopping and entertainment; support your neighborhood businesses in Lanesboro.
It’s a parade like you have never seen before, the parade “Stands Still” while the spectators move. Enjoy music, artisans, crafters, great food-fun for all ages!
Lanesboro Holiday Dinner Dance | Dec 3
Bluff Country Gathering | May 19-22
Smithsonian WATER/WAYS Exhibition Jan 7–Feb 19, 2017
Concert: May 20 | Barn Dance: May 21, at the Lanesboro Community Center. Live music and calling, including teaching.
Memorial Day Program | May 30
Commencing at 10 am in Lanesboro. Honoring our fallen comrades with a parade, a program of patriotic music and speakers and a gun salute with taps.
Live entertainment, social hour, dancing and fine cuisine.
The Smithsonian chose Minnesota as one of the five states to pilot their new traveling exhibit; come to Lanesboro to see an interactive interpretive exhibition about water.
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Lanesboro is alive with
the arts and history! Take in a spirited comedy or stirring
drama in a state-of-the-art theater. Enjoy an inspiring regional art tour or gallery opening. Catch a concert or unique film event. Delve into genealogy, old photos or local history at the Lanesboro Historical Museum and the Peterson Station Museum (p.25).
Bluff Country Studio Art Tour PO Box 992, Winona MN bluffcountrystudioarttour.com Join us April 22-24, 2016 for the 16th Annual Bluff Country Studio Art Tour. Travel the scenic byways of the Bluff Country region to tour studios of the area’s finest artists and artisans.
Commonweal Theatre Company 208 Parkway Ave N | 800-657-7025 www.CommonwealTheatre.org Year-round—Professional live theatre in its 28th season offering a rotating repertory of comedies, dramas, musicals, classics and contemporary plays.
by Henrik Ibsen April 8 – June 11
by Stephen Temperley May 6 – Sept 3
by Ken Ludwig June 17 – Oct 24
by Tina Howe Sept 9 – Nov 13
Adapted by the Commonweal Theatre Nov 18 – Dec 20
Lanesboro Arts www.lanesboroarts.org | 507-467-2446 Gallery: 103 Parkway Ave N St. Mane Theatre: 206 Parkway Ave N Year-round arts programming: 90+ artists in 2 galleries; music, film, theatre and cultural events; public art and education; Father’s Day Art in the Park festival.
Lanesboro Local P.O. Box 94, Lanesboro | 507-467-2944 www.lanesborolocal.com VISIT our online clearinghouse to connect with local producers of food, art and services! Live Well, Live Local!
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A R T IN THE PARK Annual Father’s Day Festival POETRY PARKING LOT By Sara Baskett
A quick walk from downtown along the County Road 8 bridge underpass brings you to the northwest edge of Lanesboro, where the sun shines on the Bass Pond and gorgeous bluffs frame the view. Here you will find a spot for peaceful fishing, plenty of good parking, access to the Root River State Trail and 15 haiku poems. It is a good place to stop, read and contemplate on a haiku; written by folks ages 16 to 60+, representing a geographic region from Preston to Winona to Minneapolis to Stoughton, WI. In 2014, as part of its Lanesboro Arts Campus initiative, the nonprofit organization Lanesboro Arts hosted a haiku poetry contest (three-line poetry in a five-sevenfive syllabic pattern) and received more than 80 entries. Fifteen poems were selected for installation, by poets who are also teachers, visual and dance artists, a business executive, a psychology professor, a high school student, a speech pathologist, a professional horsewoman and a stay-at-home-mom. “I was very grateful for the poetry contest, because it provided a direction for my thoughts to wander during an actionpacked afternoon of stacking blocks and coloring,” shared Marcy Van Fossen. Working with the City of Lanesboro, the poetry signs were installed onto existing lampposts with the help of volunteers. At the entrance to the ‘Poetry Parking Lot’, the Welcome to Lanesboro Kiosk is topped with a stained glass trout made by artist Karl Unnasch. The ‘Poetry Parking Lot’ is an example of creative placemaking—the integration of art into social and municipal infrastructure of Lanesboro. Round and round I spun. My world unraveled before me. Up at dawn. New web. --Haiku by Catherine Glynn, Lanesboro, MN
JUNE 19
90+ artist booths, live music, scrumptious food, craft beer, kids/family art
S T. M A N E T H E A T R E Music, drama, film, dance,
39 DATES
literary & mixed media, “Over the Back Fence” community show
GALLERIES Painting, wood, printmaking, photography, ceramic, glass, metal, fiber, literary, jewelry
95 ARTISTS
ARTS CAMPUS and ENGAGEMENT Poetry Parking Lot, Surprise Sculpture, Rhub-ART, Discover Sculpture Explore Lanesboro medallions, Residency Program, community outreach lanesboroarts.org | 507.467.2446 Galleries 103 Parkway Ave N St. Mane Theatre 206 Parkway Ave N
4 | Dining & Spirits
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Old Barn Resort & Rivers’ Bend Golf
200 acres of fun nestled between Lanesboro & Preston!
The Lanesboro area is known for its
Restaurant & Bar Golf Camping Hostels & More!
great restaurants and fresh locally grown food! Whether it’s a romantic dinner with
wine and candlelight or a down-home local experience, we’ve got your tastes covered. You can delight in outdoor dining, gourmet cuisine, scrumptious breakfasts and pie and ice cream. Relax and enjoy yourself at the local bars and restaurants.
Full Dining Menu & Onsite BBQ Great Food, Casual Atmosphere Lunch & Dinner Daily
Served Daily April-October
“AN INTIMATE DINING SETTING.” MENU FEATURING FRESH HOMEMADE SAUCES & DESSERTS BY CHEF DAVID HARRISON BEER AND WINE AVAILABLE OPEN EVENINGS APRIL-DECEMBER RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED
Served Wed.-Sun. November-March
Four-story Historic Barn Full Bar & Banquet Facilities Catering for up to 250 people Custom designed group events to fit your needs!
Bluff Country’s Best Ribs, Sports Bar & BBQ !
RESERVATIONS AT 507-467-3381
Find us on facebook Visit our website for menu and current events. 210 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro www.intermissionoflanesboro.com
800-552-2512 www.BarnResort.com
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Dining & Spirits
Accepts Reservations
Beer & Wine (W) Liquor Service (S)
Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) Dinner (D) Outdoor Seating (O)
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Price Range
Another Time Ice Cream Parlor & Chocolates 100 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro 507-467-3556
Seasonal
$5-10
The Cracked Egg 701 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro 507-467-3444
Yearround
under $18
Reservations for 8 or more
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Gil B’s Pizza & Sandwich Shoppe 111 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro 507-467-2200 www.gilbslanesboro.com
Yearround
$5-10
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Intermission 210 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro 507-467-3381 www.intermissionoflanesboro.com
AprilDec
$2025
Check Lanesboro.com for current hours of all dining & spirits establishments.
Yearround
Old Barn Resort & Rivers’ Bend Golf 24461 Heron Rd, Preston 507-467-2512 www.barnresort.com
Yearround
$5-18
FebDec
$2028
AprilDec
$15 & under
Pedal Pushers Cafe 121 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro 507-467-1050 www.pedalpusherscafe.com
Large groups welcome CC
Los Gables 122 Hwy 52, Fountain 507-268-1020 www.losgables.com
Old Village Hall Restaurant & Pub 111 Coffee St E, Lanesboro 507-467-2962 www.oldvillagehall.com
Accepts Credit Cards (CC)
$7-14
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Open all day
Group gift bags available
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Things to do today... m Stop by the Lanesboro Visitor Center and say hello! m Enjoy a bike ride on the miles of paved bike trails m Rent a canoe and explore the river m Sit on a porch and rejuvenate m Wander through a local art exhibit m Roast delicious marshmallows around a campfire m Discover a “secret� fishing hole m Meet an actor or actress m Take home a unique keepsake from a local shop m Dine with friends on great food m Relax & enjoy! Visit the Lanesboro Visitors Center and Chamber of Commerce for information about the area, local events and activities. Enhance your visit with maps, brochures and area guides; located at 100 Milwaukee Road. Come for a weekend; Stay for a lifetime! Discover more at
www.lanesboro.com
Lodging | 7
The Minnesota Bed & Breakfast Capital
offers a diverse array of lodging choices! Use this guide to search for quality
accommodations and the preferred amenities you’ve come to expect. Access our website and use our convenient search tool to check lodging availability. Lodging Icons Accepts Full Continental Restaurant Kitchen Meeting Bike Wi-Fi TV Reservations Breakfast Breakfast Room Storage KEY:
Fireplace Whirlpool Handicap Children Pets Outfitter Swimming Accessible Welcome Welcome Pool
Golf
Tent Campsite
Lanesboro B&Bs
Anna V’s B&B 507 Fillmore Ave S 507-467-2686 www.annavbb.com Rates: $125–175 Rooms: 4 1 night wknd: ask
Berwood Hill Inn 22139 Hickory Rd 800-803-6748 www.berwood.com Rates: $130–205 Rooms: 5 1 night wknd
Country Haven B&B 32324 County Rd 12 507-765-3389 507-696-2268 Rates: $90–125 Rooms: 3 1 night wknd
Habberstad House 706 Fillmore Ave S 507-467-3560 www.habberstadhouse.com Rates: $149–229 Rooms: 6
Historic Scanlan House 708 Parkway Ave S 507-467-2158 800-944-2158 www.scanlanhouse.com Rates: $100–225 Rooms: 6 | 1 night wknd
Lanesboro B&Bs
James A. Thompson B&B 401 Parkway Ave S 507-467-2253 www.jamesathompsonhouse.com Rates: $95–125 Rooms: 3 1 night wknd: ask
Mrs. B’s Historic Inn 101 Parkway Ave N 507-467-2154 www.mrsbsinn.com Rates: $145–180 Rooms: 9
O’Leary’s B&B 707 Parkway Ave S 507-467-3737 www.olearysbandb.com Rates: $95–120 Rooms: 5 1 night wknd
Scandinavian Inn 701 Kenilworth Ave S 507-467-4500 www.scandinavianinn.com Rates: $130–159 Rooms: 5 1 night wknd: ask
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Nearby B&Bs
Oakenwald Terrace 218 Winona St, Chatfield 507-867-3806 www.oakenwaldterrace.com Rates: $110–235 Rooms: 6, 1 night wknd
Resorts
The Crossing B&B 427 Prospect St, Peterson 507-875-2725 www.thecrossingbb.com Rates: $80–120 Rooms: 5
Cedar Valley Resort 905 Bench St, Whalan 507-467-9000 www.cedarvalleyresort.com Rates: $150–1,120 Cabins: 11
Old Barn Resort 24461 Heron Rd, Preston 507-467-2512 | 800-552-2512 www.barnresort.com Rates: $25–50 Hostels: 4-rooms, 38-beds
Lanesboro Hotels
A Guest Hus 610 Parkway Ave S 507-438-5272 www.aguesthus.com Rates: $75–95 Rooms: 5
Coffee Street Inn 305 Coffee St E 507-467-2674 www.coffeestreetinn.com Rates: $60–310 Rooms: 6 1 night wknd: Nov-April
Cottage House Inn 209 Parkway Ave N 507-467-2577 www.cottagehouseinn.com Rates: $75–105 Rooms: 15 1 night wknd
Grandma’s Inn 100 Elmwood St E 507-467-2144 www.grandmasmn.com Rates: $85–95 Rooms: 8 1 night wknd: Nov-April
Nearby Hotels
Lanesboro Hotels
Green Gables Inn 303 W Sheridan St 507-467-2936 800-818-4225 www.greengablesinn.us Rates: $78–175 Rooms: 15
Eagle Cliff Hotel 35455 State Hwy 16 507-467-2598 www.eagle-cliff.com Rates: $77-90 Rooms: 5
Iron Horse Outfitters & Inn 100 Coffee St 507-951-2955 (text preferred) www.ironhorselanesboro.com Rates: $115-150 Rooms: 4, open year-round
Stone Mill Hotel & Suites 100 Beacon St E 507-467-8663 www.stonemillsuites.com Rates: $85–240 Rooms: 12 1 night wknd: Nov-April
Andor Wenneson Inn 425 Prospect St, Peterson 507-875-2587 www.andorwennesoninn.com Rates: $85–129 Rooms: 9 1 night wknd: Nov-April
Trailhead Suites 112 Center St, Preston 507-765-2460 www.trailhead-inn.com Rates: 64-$175 Rooms: 24 1 night wknd: Nov-Aug
Lodging | 9 Lanesboro Apartments
Art Loft 103½ Parkway Ave N 507-467-2446 www.lanesboroarts.org/ art-lofts/ Rates: $100–135 Rooms: 1 | Sleeps 6 1 night wknd: Nov-April
Historic Lodge Inn 105½ Parkway Ave N 507-886-2409 www.historiclodgeinn.com Rates: $80–255 | Rooms: 3 1 night wknd: Year-round
Marquee Suites 204 Parkway Ave N 507-467-3474 www.marqueesuites.com Rates: $110–210 Rooms: 2 1 night wknd: Nov-March
Riverside Suites 208 Ashburn 507-467-2144 riversidesuiteslanesboro.com Rates: $125-275 Apartments: 2 1 night weekend
Cyclin-Inn 439 Half St, Whalan 507-251-5101 www.cyclin-inn.com Rates: $120–250 | Sleeps 7
Cyclin-Up Inn 920 Bench St, Whalan 507-251-5101 www.cyclin-inn.com Rates: $120–250 | Sleeps 8
Whole House Rentals
Bluff View Guest House 111 1st St, Whalan 507-467-2415 www.vacationrentals.com Rates: $900–1,100/week Sleeps 6
Cozy Quilt Cottage 23824 Holly Rd, Lanesboro 507-459-8722 www.cozyquiltcottage.com Rates: $230 | Sleeps 9 1 night wknd: ask
The Perfect Gift
“ 10 Most Beautiful Towns
in the Midwest
for Any Occasion!
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– The Culture Trip thecluturetrip.com
shop online at www.lanesboro.com
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31st year!
Gift Certificates Packages Available
Celebrating our Bed & Breakfast Inn
Enjoy an Exceptional Victorian Lodging Experience in this Historic 1889 Queen Anne Victorian Masterpiece. The property is one of the oldest & most recognized Bed & Breakfasts in Minnesota, complete with all of its original woodwork and stained glass windows.
Recognized as :
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2-Person Whirlpools and/or Fireplaces Private Baths Unique Victorian Accommodations Gourmet Multi Course Breakfast 24 Hour Coffee and Tea Service Complimentary Wi-Fi Cable TV AM/FM/CD Radio
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“Top 10 places to wake up in the state of Minnesota” “Top 15 B&Bs in USA with Friendliest Staff ”
“A Top 10 Great Place to Rexlax & Recharge” “A Most Romantic B&B”
–Fodors
1-800-944-2158 or local 507-467-2158 708 Parkway Avenue South, Lanesboro ScanlanBB@aol.com www.ScanlanHouse.com
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HABBERSTAD HOUSE Bed and Breakfast
Oakenwald Terrace BED & BREAKFAST
National Register of Historic Places
magine yourself strolling through the gardens of this 1897 Queen Anne Victorian home, enjoying the beautiful bluffscape setting, the luxurious rooms, and the gourmet breakfasts.
706 Fillmore Ave. S., Lanesboro, MN 55949 507-467-3560 • habrstad@acegroup.cc
Experience the elegance of this 1897 Victorian House adorned with exquisite woodwork, museum-caliber collectibles, warm parlors and grand porches. Enjoy the entire home, then retire to a luxurious suite with private bath. In the morning gather for a four-course breakfast in the glamorous dining room. A destination unto itself, yet only 20 minutes to Rochester and Lanesboro.
218 Winona St, Chatfield, MN
507-867-3806
www.oakenwaldterrace.com
Mrs. B’s H L I
Located Downtown on the bike trail & Root River Full delicious breakfast included (gluten and allergy free options available) Certified Greenspaces, organic & Zen Gardens Separate breakfast tables Private bathrooms, central heat and air Reiki attunements, massage and guided meditation available by appointment Weekday or 3-day discounts available (excludes weekends) Check online calendar for events at Mrs. B’s
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www.lanesboro.com For reservations call
507-467-2577
Modern convenience in a quaint country setting.
303 West Sheridan St., Lanesboro, MN 55949 Tel: 507-467-2936 Fax: 507-467-2970 Toll-free: 800-818-4225 Email: green@acegroup.cc
www.greengablesinn.us
209 Parkway Avenue N., Lanesboro chinn@acegroup.cc
RELAX, REFRESH & RENEW! Anna V’s Bed & Breakfast, nestled in a quiet Lanesboro neighborhood just blocks from downtown and the Root River Bike Trail, offers relaxed, comfortable elegance, and a friendly atmosphere in a beautiful 1908 Queen Anne Victorian home. Our delicious breakfasts feature local and seasonal ingredients. Welcoming, uncomplicated, exceptional service—that’s Anna V’s! Our four tastefully decorated rooms each have a private bath, a/c, fireplace and complimentary Wi-Fi. Two cozy parlors and outdoor porches invite conversationor a good book! Indoor bike storage available.
Make your reservation soon
at
ANNA V’S B & B!
507 Fillmore Ave. S., Lanesboro | info@annavbb.com
www.annavbb.com (507) 467-2686
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s r e t t i f t u & O -R O Y
30 acres of paradise in the heart of the Root River Valley
3, 4, 6 & 8 Bedroom Log-sided Cabins Great Rooms with Fireplaces Lofts with Log Railings Complete Kitchens with Dishwashers Canoe, Kayak & Tube Rentals Cross-Country Skis, Snow Tubes
New in 2014!
Fishing Trips & Guides Bike Rentals Shuttle Service
Stunning 6 Bedroom Cabin
A perfect setting for : Families Reunions
Groups Retreats
Located on the Root River Bike Trail & Root River. Just 5 minutes east of Lanesboro on Hwy 16.
507-467-9000 B S. W
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“The quintessential B&B” –Minnesota Monthly Lovely Panoramic View of the Root River Valley from our Rooftop Gazebo
1892 Victorian in Historic Lanesboro Elegant breakfasts with organic and local fruits and vegetables, free-range eggs and meats, local dairy, fair-trade coffees and teas Five guest rooms Five blocks from bike trail Geothermal heating/cooling system 701 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 507-467-4500 scandinavianinn@acegroup.cc
www.scandinavianinn.com
Camping | 15 Camping Icons KEY:
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Children Pets Outfitter Swimming Welcome Welcome Pool
Golf
Water Hookup
Tent
Bike Storage
Wi-Fi
Handicap Accessible
Campsite Showers Flush Toilet
Camping
Eagle Cliff Campground 35455 State Hwy 16 Lanesboro 507-467-2598 www.eagle-cliff.com Rates: $25–37 Tents: 55 | Campsites: 226 Elec: 120 | Seasonal: 90 Hotel: 5 Rooms, 11 beds
Gud-i-Nuff Campsites 23653 Hickory Rd Lanesboro 507-421-8008 507-421-8001 www.gudinuffcampsites. shutterfly.com Rates: $14–18/tent/night single or group sites
“A stunningly beautiful campground in the heart of bluff country.”
226 Sites (Tent, RV, Permanent)
RV sites with Full Hookups (electric, water & sewer)
Old Barn Resort & Rivers’ Bend Golf 24461 Heron Rd, Preston 507-467-2512 800-552-2512 www.barnresort.com Rates: $25–44 Campsites: 276 sites Hostels: 4-rooms, 38-beds
Sylvan & Riverview Campgrounds City of Lanesboro 202 Parkway Ave S 507-467-3722 www.lanesboro-mn.gov/site/ lanesboro-campgrounds.php Rates: $20–30 Tents: 60 | Campsites: 43 Elec: 43
Seasonal Sites with Full Hookups
5 unit hotel sleeps up to 22 guests
Tubing, Canoeing and Kayaking
Access to bike trail
On the Root River
Banquet Facility: seats 80 plus
35455 State Hwy 16 E, Lanesboro
507.467.2598 www.eagle-cliff.com
16 | Shopping
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Lanesboro merchants offer it all – from fine to funky!
From practical to quirky, you’ll find bicycle accessories, camping supplies, sportsmen’s convenience items, licenses and cross-country ski passes, apparel, artisan goods and inspiration for your next quilting project. ' Browse home decor, fine art or sample a locally grown treat.
Amish Experience 105 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro 507-467-2992 Year-round-Books, specialty foods, Willow Tree, jewelry, clothing.
Cheryl’s Fabric Garden 108 Coffee St E, Lanesboro 507-467-4466 This new store has some of Cheryl’s beautiful quilts on display, with many of them for sale. A limited amount of fabric, thread and notions available. Sewing classes and quilting retreats will be available. Stop in and see Cheryl.
Community Grounds Market 201 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro 507-467-2500 Your whole foods market. We have a great selection of fresh produce, cheeses, and healthy snacks. Selection of locally raised buffalo, pork and beef along with Nueske’s products. Fresh bakery on Fridays.
Lanesboro bp Food Shop 100 Sheridan St W, Lanesboro 507-467-2121 Year-round—Your small town convenience store with quality gas, groceries, snacks, DNR licenses. 24-hour pay at the pump available.
Lanesboro Local P.O. Box 94, Lanesboro 507-467-2944 www.lanesborolocal.com VISIT our online clearinghouse to connect with local producers of food, art and services! Live Well, Live Local. E2 Boutique 115 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro 507-467-2994 Year-round—Affordable trendy fashions for all ages. Come in and see our wide variety of kids and adult fashions and gifts.
Little River General Store 105 Coffee St E, Lanesboro 507-467-2943 www.lrgeneralstore.net Bicycle, canoe, kayak and tubing rentals and sales.
Shopping | 17 GOURMET FOODS | JAMS & JELLIES | HOME DECOR
115 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro
507-467-2994
105 PARKWAY AVE N, LANESBORO, MN 507-467-2992
JEWELRY | T-SHIRTS | BIKE DECOR AMISH TOURS | GIFTS | BOOKS | CANDY
Affordable Trendy Fashions for all Ages
MEDALLION TOUR By Sara Baskett
A game of creative hide-and-seek and a social studies lesson all in one is at your fingertips here in Lanesboro. The Discover Sculpture Explore Lanesboro Medallion Walking Tour features 22 iron medallions found throughout town, portraying different facets of the rich character of Lanesboro on each medallion. Maps can be found at the Lanesboro Visitor Center and on the Lanesboro Arts website: www.lanesboroarts.org. The self-guided tour will take you up church hill, around downtown, to the Bass Pond, the school, the historic dam and Sylvan Park. The medallions were created beginning in 2001, supported by Forecast Public Artworks and led by Coral Lambert and Karl Unnasch, with community input and donations of small items to be cast into iron. Five large medallion markers feature the themes of Culture, Nature, History, Community and Education.
18 | Tours
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Guided Tours of Old Order Amish
A STEP BACK IN TIME LANESBORO, MINNESOTA
Step back in time and tour Old Order Amish at their farms and shops. Learn about the Amish culture while munching on buttery, sweet Amish cashew crunch! Fully narrated with a respectful, professional guide in an air-conditioned van or bus. Step-on guides available for large tour buses.
Daily Tours
April–October 10 am & 1:30 pm Saturdays in November No Sunday Tours
Departures
Stone Mill Hotel & Suites 102 Beacon St E, Lanesboro 507-467-3070 bluffscape@hotmail.com
www.bluffscape.com
JOIN US FOR
₃ HOURS IN AMISH COUNTRY!
E xperience a culture rich in history and
a landscape of natural beauty. Enjoy the
charm of the Lanesboro area with an Old Order Amish tour. Visit a cold-water fish hatchery or step back to the 1890’s at a living history site. Explore amazing caves, take a walking tour of Historic Lanesboro and tour an Historic Inn.
Amish Backroads CD Tour Rent at Amish Experience or Stone Mill Hotel & Suites, Lanesboro. 507-467-2992 | 507-467-8663 www.amishbackroadstour.com Year-round—Drive in your car at your own pace to Amish shops and sites guided by a pleasantly narrated audio CD.
Bluffscape Amish Tours 102 Beacon St E, Lanesboro 507-467-3070 www.bluffscape.com Seasonal-Educational, respectful and fully narrated three-hour Old Order Amish tours visiting farms and shops.
State Fish Hatchery 23789 Grosbeak Rd, Lanesboro 507-467-3771 Year-round-One of five MN DNR cold-water trout hatcheries. Gates open Mon-Fri, 7am-3:30pm.
Niagara Cave & Mini Golf 29842 Co Rd 30, Harmony 507-886-6606 www.niagaracave.com Seasonal-Rated one of the top caves in the U.S. and voted Best Family Destination. Underground waterfall, stalactites, fossils and more.
R&M Amish Tours 105 Coffee St E, Lanesboro 507-467-2128 | www.rmamish.com Year-round-2 1/2-hour tour of the Amish’s lifestyle with various Amish stops.
Stone Mill Hotel & Suites Historic Inn Tour 100 Beacon St E, Lanesboro 507-467-8663 | stonemillsuites.com Year-round-Free self-guided tours of themed rooms and suites in historic hotel located at the Lanesboro Feed Mill.
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R & M Amish Tours
Departure from The Little River General Store 105 Coffee St. E., Downtown Lanesboro
Southeast Minnesota’s Oldest & Lanesboro’s Original Amish Tours Scenic Tours Through Amish Country Amish Woodworking Shop Beautifully Handcrafted Gifts Amish Bakery Amish Furniture Builders Amish In-home Tour ~ when available Step-on Guide Available for Groups Wagon rides at an Amish farm when available. Ask for more information.
Call for Reservations
Daily Tours Mon.–Sat. Year-round 10 am | 1 pm | (4 pm Season) Oct.–April Reservations Required
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Old Barn Resort & Rivers’ Bend Golf
200 acres of fun nestled between Lanesboro & Preston! Campground & Hostel Golf Restaurant & Bar & M o r e !
EXPERIENCE OWLS
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
276 RV, Tent & Seasonal Sites with full hookups 4-Room, 38-Bed Hostel Indoor/Outdoor Heated Pool 18-Hole Par-70 Golf Course Full Bar & Banquet Facilities Full Dining Menu & Onsite BBQ On the Root River Bike Trail
Bluff Country’s Best Campground & Golf Course !
Houston, Minnesota Open FRI/SAT/SUN/MON 10AM–4PM Programs at 11AM and 2PM Adults: $5/Ages 4–17: $3/3 & under: FREE 507-896-OWLS (6957) InternationalOwlCenter.org
800-552-2512 www.BarnResort.com
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Adventure abounds in this gorgeous Driftless Region of SE Minnesota!
Experience a bike ride on the famous 60-mile paved Root River State Bike Trail, an adventurous canoe or kayak trip down the Root River, the joy of bird watching or a round of golf. Enjoy the view of Lanesboro’s 1868 hydropower dam and falls, masterfully hand built and still providing electricity, just a short walk from downtown Lanesboro. Enjoy the adventure, whatever you do!
Outdoor Adventure Nearby Outdoor Adventure
Cedar Valley Resort & Outfitters 905 Bench St, Whalan 507-467-9000 www.cedarvalleyresort.com Year-round-Canoes, kayaks, tubes, bikes, cross-country skis, snowshoes, guided fishing trips.
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro 507-467-2437 | 888-800-9558 (MN,IA,WI) www.eagle-bluff.org Year-round-Find outdoor adventures and inspiring retreat spaces at Eagle Bluff; where learning and discovery is to be had! Join us for a scheduled event or stop by the Visitor Center to walk, ski or geocache.
Eagle Cliff Campground Outfitting 35455 State Hwy 16, Lanesboro 507-467-2598 www.eagle-cliff.com Eagle Cliff Campground offers a variety of rentals, including: canoes, kayaks and tubes. 2- or 4-hour trips and shuttle service available. Call for details and shuttle times.
Gator Greens Mini Golf 439 Half St, Whalan 507-272-2149 www.cyclin-inn.com Seasonal—9 hole Mini Golf Course, Open Weekends 11am-5pm, Memorial day to Labor Day. Call for T-times during off hours.
Little River General Store 105 Coffee St, Lanesboro 507-467-2943 www.LRGeneralStore.com Seasonal-Bikes, recumbents, canoes, kayaks, tubes, rentals, sales and repairs. RV and camping supplies; bait and tackle.
International Owl Center 126 E. Cedar St., Houston 507-896-6957 www.internationalowlcenter.org Year-round-Experience the whoosh of an owl’s wings up close and personal at the only owl education center in the USA! Open Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon. Programs at 11 AM and 2 PM.
Old Barn Resort & Rivers’ Bend Golf 24461 Heron Rd, Preston 507-467-2512 | 800-552-2512 www.barnresort.com Seasonal-18-hole, par-70 golf course, restaurant and bar, campsites, hostel, pool, direct State Trail access, tubing, fishing.
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22 | Outdoor Adventure 105 Coffee Street, Lanesboro
Celebrating 28 Years in Business!
Little River General Store A Full Service Outfitter Rent Retail Repair
Canoe Kayak Tube Bike Recumbent Fishing Gear
Check out our SUPER SPORTS Store! RENTALS & SALES Located just off the Root River State Bike Trail behind the bank in downtown Lanesboro
Bike Rental & Sales
Bike Accessories & Parts
Bike Mechanic
Bike Shuttle Services
Bike Clothing & Helmets
Wenonah Canoe/Kayak Rentals, Sales & Equipment
Bikes are NEW at start of season
River Tube Rentals
Fishing Equipment, Tackle & Bait
Rod & Reel Rental
RV & Camping Supplies
Clothing & much more! 800-994-2943 507-467-2943 www.LRGeneralStore.com
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Cedar Valley Resort & Outfitters 905 Bench St, Whalan | 507-467-9000 www.cedarvalleyresort.com Year-round-Family reunions, holiday gatherings, group retreats, girls get-a-ways, project weekends. 3-8 bedroom cabins.
Lanesboro Community Memorial Center 202 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro 507-467-3722 | www.lanesboro-mn.gov Year-round-Business conferences, reunions, weddings, dances. Capacity: 400 people.
Nearby Group Facilities
Group Services
Old Barn Resort & Rivers’ Bend Golf 24461 Heron Rd, Preston 507-467-2512 | www.barnresort.com Seasonal-Weddings, reunions, golf outings, birthdays, anniversaries, tour groups, company retreats, RV rallies. Desserts to 4-course meals. Capacity: 250 people.
Peterson Creative Photography & Design 30601 Grouse Rd, Lanesboro | 507-421-9906 www.petersoncreativephoto.com Year-round by Appointment-Professional photography for special events, high school seniors, families, children and businesses. High quality graphic and web design services for the small business.
“ A Quirky Crossroads of the
Arts and Outdoors”
– Minnesota Monthly”
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www.lanesboro.com
Lanesboro has a thriving business community that supports
residents and visitors alike! Come for a day, stay for a lifetime!
Local Services
AcenTek 207 E Cedar St, Houston 507-896-3192 | www.acentek.net AcenTek provides a full range of communications services in 20 communities in southeastern Minnesota and northeastern Iowa and 14 communities in Michigan.
F & M Community Bank 100 St Anthony St N, Preston 507-765-3823 www.fmcommunity.com F & M Community Bank is a fullservice, community-oriented bank in operation since 1911. For over 100 years we’ve been proud to fulfill the banking needs of local citizens and businesses on a more personal, individualized level.
Merchants Bank, N.A. 118 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro 507-467-2145 507-467-2654 Fax Line www.merchantsbank.com Merchants Bank offers business, ag, SBA, home and consumer loans, lease financing, business and personal checking and savings accounts. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
Preston Specialties, Inc. 103 Coffee Street, Lanesboro 507-467-2137 www.prestonspecialties.com Developing systems and structures to protect your goods. For over 30 years we have helped our customers make sure that their products reach their destinations safely and damage free.
Lanesboro
Today a Guest. Tomorrow a Neighbor.
L
anesboro, nestled in Minnesota’s beautiful bluff country, is a progressive community with smalltown heart. We have a nationally recognized arts community, breathtaking natural beauty, and abundant entrepreneurial and employment opportunities. A life in Lanesboro allows you to live at your own speed-fully connected with all the conveniences of the modern world, or unplugged completely. Your life. Your business. Your pace. “One of the 20 Best Small Towns to Visit.” Smithsonian Magazine “One of America’s Prettiest Towns.” Yahoo! Travel / Forbes Traveler
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Agricultural
City of Lanesboro 202 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro 507-467-3722 www.lanesboro-mn.gov
RLH Grain 18 Beacon St, Lanesboro | 507-467-2300
History Museums
Business Services
Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce 100 Milwaukee Rd, Lanesboro 507-467-2696 www.lanesboro.com
Lanesboro Historical Museum 105 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro 507-467-2177
Bluff Country Newspaper Group 137 Fillmore St, Preston 507-765-2752 www.bluffcountrynews.com
Lanesboro Public Library 202 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro 507-467-2649 www.lanesboro.lib.mn.us Lanesboro Public Schools & Child Care Center 100 Kirkwood St E, Lanesboro 507-467-2229 dist229@lanesboro.k12.mn.us www.lanesboro.k12.mn.us Life Style Inc -Kenilworth Apartments 607 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro www.lifestyleinc.net/kenilworth.asp -Sylvan Manor Apartments 503 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro www.lifestyleinc.net/sylvan.asp 507-467-2222 | 800-676-6505
Worship Bethlehem Lutheran Church 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro 507-467-3344 www.staronthehill.com Elstad Lutheran Church 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro 507-467-3034 www.elstadlutheranchurch.org Lanesboro United Methodist Church 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro 507-467-2646 St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 100 Ridgeview Ln, Lanesboro 507-467-2480
Peterson Station Museum 228 Mill St, Peterson 507-875-2222 www.petersonmn.org
Dining & Spirits Granny’s Liquor, LLC 113 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro 507-467-2700 www.grannysliquor.com High Court Pub 109 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro 507-467-2782 www.highcourtpub.com
Health & Fitness
Fillmore County Web Design 607 Kennilworth Ave, Apt 17, Lanesboro | 507-429-2458 www.donlukkason.com Lanesboro Car Wash and Laundromat 102 Ashburn E, Lanesboro 507-951-7451 Lanesboro Web Management Group PO Box 145, Lanesboro 507-467-3321 lwmg@lanesboroweb.com www.lanesboroweb.com
Richard A. Nethercut, PA 32 Main Ave N, Harmony 507-886-6131 www.nethercutlaw.com Thrivent Financial 102 Sheridan St W, Lanesboro 507-467-3370 www.thrivent.com Tri-County Electric Cooperative 31110 Cooperative Way, Rushford 507-864-7783 www.tec.coop
Coffee Street Fitness & Dance 102 Coffee St, Lanesboro 507-272-3731 www.lanesborofitness.com Helen Sutter CranioSacral Therapy Call for directions, Lanesboro 507-208-8002 www.helensutter.abmp.com Prana Healing Massage Center 210 Zenith St E, Lanesboro 507-259-4309 www.massageprana.com
Group Facilities & Rentals Sons of Norway Lodge 108 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro 507-467-3722
E njoy Lanesboro’s beautiful Sylvan Park!
Sit back and relax in 11.5 acres located in the center of town. Two spring-fed ponds, picnic shelters, electricity and bathrooms are available to picnickers and campers. Other amenities include two lighted regulation-size tennis courts, horseshoe pits, sand volleyball courts and a kids playground, as well as a gazebo for concerts, weddings, festivals and events. Visit www.lanesboro-mn.gov to discover more!
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Duluth 5 1/4 hrs
Fargo 6 hrs
Wisconsin South Dakota
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Rochester 45 min
Sioux Falls 4 hrs
Austin 1 hr
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