Nestled in the valley of the Root River, Lanesboro offers tourists invigorating outdoor activities, rich artistic experiences, unique shopping, a local winery, fine dining and lodging to fit every taste.
Besides receiving the Great American Main Street Award in 1998, Lanesboro was named one of 100 Best Small Art Towns in America by author John Villani.
In Lanesboro, the arts thrive. Extraordinary exhibits appear year round at the Cornucopia Art Center, featuring a variety of regional artists. The Lanesboro Art Council programs more than a half dozen musical concerts a year in the St. Mane Theatre. More than 20,000 people attend live professional theatre at the acclaimed Commonweal Theatre Company, and when summer comes back around Lanesboro’s own homegrown radio variety show, Over the Back Fence, is broadcast live on Sunday nights.
Biking lovers rave about the spectacular paved Root River State Bike Trail that winds 60 miles through the valley with Lanesboro at its heart. It runs along an abandoned railroad bed through high bluffs, forestlands, rolling fields and pure inspiration.
Enjoy the beauty and charm of downtown Lanesboro in class with a romantic horse drawn carriage ride, or relaxing Trolley Tour.
For old-fashioned fun and tradition, attend one of our annual festivals including the Stand-Still Parade each May, Art in the Park on Father’s Day, Buffalo Bill Days in August, Fall Fest in October, and Winterfest each February.
More recent immigrants to the area are the Old Order Amish. When driving our back roads, watch them working their fields with horse drawn equipment. In Sylvan Park, you may find the Amish selling produce, baked goods, traditional woodcrafts and quilting. Look for them in their black horse-drawn buggies, moving briskly through town.
Come and see for yourself why people return time and time again to slow down and take in the rich life of storied Lanesboro.
For Lanesboro Information:
Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce
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