Lanesboro is a charming small town, population 788, nestled in the shadows of limestone bluffs in the Root River Valley and surrounded by thousands of acres of state hardwood forests.  Lanesboro is still very much a “real town” – complete with busy cattle auction barn, grain handling facility, a beautiful park, farmers market, churches, K-12 school, library and historic downtown commercial district.

There is lots to do in and around Lanesboro.  For complete details and current calendars of special events and entertainment, visit our Chamber of Commerce website, www.lanesboro.com

Active Sports
Bike, ski, hike or skate the Root River Trail, a 60 mile paved trail winding through bluffs, river bottoms, forests, and farmland.  Canoe, kayak or inner tube the Root River.  Try some tennis, basketball or horseshoes in Sylvan Park.  Play a round of golf at the beautiful Lanesboro golf course or one of the many courses within a half hour drive of Lanesboro. 

Natural Wonders
Visit the state fish hatchery, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center or Mystery or Niagara caves.  Hike on area trails and enjoy the many native wildflowers and birds.  Hunt for mushrooms or berries,  hunt, or fish the river or many fine area trout streams.

History and Local Culture
Go on a guided tour of the local Amish Communities.  Do the self guided historic walking tour of Lanesboro.  Visit the Lanesboro Historical Museum, the Fillmore County museum (in neighboring Fountain) or the Meighen General Store – a state historic site in nearby Forestville.  Attend a church supper, ice cream social, fish fry or small town festival or parade.

Art
Many unique and beautiful items made by regional artists can be found at the Cornucopia Art Center Gallery.  Other hand crafted items can be found at Frank Wright’s woodworking studio, Kelly Jean Ohl’s ceramics studio (by appointment only) and Crown Trout Jewelers. 

Theater and Entertainment
The Commonweal Theatre Company has been presenting quality live professional theater in downtown Lanesboro for over 15 years and in July 2007 will be moving into a beautiful new and larger facility just down the street from the historic St. Mane theater.  Don’t miss the chance to see a play during your visit - www.commonwealtheatre.org.

If you are in town on a Sunday night May through Labor Day, you can go to a fun live radio variety show, Over the Back Fence. If movies are more your style, check out the Gem theater in nearby Harmony.

Restaurants and Local Food
Enjoy fine dining at the Old Village Hall or the Vintage Victorian.  Or visit one of the many other local restaurants which offer a wide variety of meals for all tastes and budgets.  If you are in Lanesboro on a Saturday morning or Wednesday afternoon, May through October, make sure to stop by the Lanesboro Farmers Market.