People have visited Lanesboro, MN for more than a century to enjoy its natural beauty. Located south east of Rochester, Minnesota, bluffs, valleys, meadows, rivers and wildlife are all part of the natural collage that surrounds Lanesboro.

    The Root River State Trail winds 60 miles through bluffs, forests, and rolling fields. The bike trail is paved and groomed for cross country skiing in the winter. The trail traverses Southeast Minnesota’s Bluff Country offering a variety of attractions for all ages and interests. Bird enthusiasts, check out Avian Acres.

    Lanesboro is near one of the largest Old Order Amish settlements in America. The rolling countryside offers an ideal location for their life style. Educational tours are available to see the Amish as they really live, and the items they produce and sell (baskets, quilts, furniture and crafts). The tours offer an appreciation for the Amish way of life. Recommended Amish Tour:  BluffScape Amish Tours

    Lanesboro’s historic downtown has been revitalized; the arts flourish, gift shops intrigue, and restaurants satisfy a variety of tastes. Horse drawn buggy rides offer a perfect ending for the day. Believe it or not, Lanesboro has very few mosquitoes!! Come and see for yourself why people return time and time again to renew themselves in Lanesboro's riches and immerse themselves in the “ Art of Living Well”!

A new downtown feature is Lanesboro Local - a market for distributing locally produced products - and connecting local suppliers with buyers who need their goods and services.

Recommended Restaurants:
Old Village Hall

Kari's Scandinavian Restaurant
Riverside on the Root

Southeast Minnesota is filled with beautiful side roads and vistas.  There are 4 wineries that are within an hour's drive of Lanesboro.  Enjoy a leisurely drive to visit them.  Print a winery tour map to chart your tour.

Lanesboro is easy to find online and off. Rochester and Mayo Clinic are nearby.  There are special events scheduled year round. See the Lanesboro Calendar of Events at www.lanesboro.com for more details.