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Group Tour Planner

Explore Mississippi Bluffs offers resources to group tour planners interested in traveling to any of our five cities. Start with a sample itinerary provided on each of the five cities pages, then personalize it with activities and attractions to suit your group's interests.

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Red Wing
Lake City
Wabasha
Winona
Lanesboro

Lanesboro

  • Itinerary
  • Top 5 Lodging, Events, Dining
  • For more info

Sample Itinerary

9:00 am Ride Molly the Trolley, the guided tour includes Lanesboro’s Historic Victorian B&B district, agricultural community, and State Fish Hatchery.
   
10:00 am Visit the Historic Downtown District, including the Scenic Valley Winery where you can sample private label wines.
   
11:00 am Tour on to the Cornucopia Art Center, the heartbeat of the local visual arts
Community. And don’t miss the Lanesboro Historical Museumrelive Lanesboro’s rich History, including the story of Buffalo Bill.
Cornucopia Art Center
   
Noon Enjoy the range of dining experiences including upscale midwestern cuisine, home-cooked meals, local pastries, and German deli. 
   
2:00 pm

Freetime! Come see for yourself and enjoy relaxing recreation in the area’s beautiful surroundings.  Consider…

Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
State Highway 16 links together some of the most scenic, historic, cultural, natural and recreational resources in the area.

Amish Tour
Take a tour of days gone by!  These scenic informational tours through Amish country reveal a simpler place in time.

Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center
Pioneer Life program or Discovery Center building for an exciting presentation of Eagle Bluff’s three captive birds of prey.

   
6:00 pm Enjoy a leisurely meal at one of Lanesboro’s fine dining experiences.
   
7:30 pm Entertainment Extraordinaire at the Commonweal Theatre Company. This professional theatre is dedicated to delighting and challenging the people of our region. 
   
10:30 pm Time to Turn In Within Lanesboro and the surrounding area, you’ll find a variety of lodging options for your group including historic inns, elegant bed and breakfasts, motels, and resorts.  Each offers a unique overnight experience.
Top 5 Lists for Group Tours
Lodging
Cedar Valley Resort
(507) 467-9000
Cottage House Inn
(800) 944-0099
Green Gables Inn
(800) 818-4225
Mrs. B's Historic Inn
(507) 467-2154
Stone Mill Suites
(866) 897-8663
Events
Stand-Still Parade (May)
Rhubarb Festival (June)
Art in the Park (June)
Buffalo Bill Days (August)
Fall Fest (October)
Dining
Das Vurst Haus
German Village & Deli
Old Barn Resort Restaurant
Pedal Pusher's Cafe
Riverside on the Root
Old Village Hall Restaurant & Pub

 

For Lanesboro Information:
Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce
Contact Julie Kiehne
Executive Director
Address P.O. Box 348
Lanesboro, MN
Phone (507) 467-2696
Toll-Free (800) 944-2670
Email lacc@lanesboro.com
Website www.lanesboro.com
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