Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center

Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center Welcome to Lanesboro and Whalan! Come hang out with us among the bluffs of the beautiful Root River Valley in SE Minnesota! We ❀ the 🎨 arts & 🚡 outdoors! The St.
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Lanesboro...the Heart of Bluff Country! Nestled in Bluff Country, the beautiful Driftless Region area of southeast Minnesota, Lanesboro is known as the premier small town Arts and Culture Destination of the Midwest. It was recently recognized as one of America’s Top 12 Small Town ArtPlaces, and Smithsonian Magazine called it one of the The 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2014. The internationally

recognized Commonweal Theatre, famous for its annual Ibsen Festival, sets the foundation for our creative community, and Lanesboro Arts leads the way with the Lanesboro Arts Campus Project, designed to incorporate the Arts throughout the community. In 2014, Lanesboro Arts was awarded the Bush Prize for Community Innovation for the arts campus project. Mane Theatre provides a variety of entertainment, ranging from opera performers to the kitschy β€œOver The Back Fence” show, performed live by the many talented local citizens that make Lanesboro their home. Lanesboro's tradition of artistic excellence further enhances the vibrant quality of life that makes this town so unique. We invite you to wine, dine, and unwind in Lanesboro, Minnesota’s Bed and Breakfast Capital. Plan your outdoor adventures along the paved Root River State Trail, winding 60 miles through towering limestone bluffs, dense hardwood forests, and peaceful, charming small towns. Bring your whole family to learn about sustainable living at the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, then spend the night under the stars at a local campgound. Enjoy kayaking, canoeing or trout fishing on the beautiful Root River. Pamper yourself with a massage. Savor the culinary delights at our many fine restaurants. Step back in time with a tour of our flourishing Amish Community. Find unique treasures in the downtown stores and galleries. Join us in celebrating our designation as the Rhubarb Capital of Minnesota at our annual Rhubarb Festival, or watch the fireworks off the bluffs at the conclusion of Buffalo Bill Days. Come for the day, and you may decide to stay for a lifetime!

πŸ‚ Fall colors are just starting to pop here in Lanesboro!Minnesota State Parks and Trails estimates southeast Minnesota ...
09/26/2024

πŸ‚ Fall colors are just starting to pop here in Lanesboro!

Minnesota State Parks and Trails estimates southeast Minnesota is at 10-25% peak colors right now and the bluffs surrounding town certainly are showing that.

Don't miss nature's brilliance this autumn season, make your fall leaf peeping plans in Lanesboro and Whalan today!

πŸ‚ Thanks to 103.1 KFIL for listing us among the "Top Stunning Spots to See Fall Colors in Southeast Minnesota"!
09/25/2024

πŸ‚ Thanks to 103.1 KFIL for listing us among the "Top Stunning Spots to See Fall Colors in Southeast Minnesota"!

Fall colors are starting to come in across Minnesota. Pretty soon, it'll hit southeast Minnesota. I preparation, here are some spots in the area that you should hit up for fall colors.

πŸ‚ Happy first day of fall!🍁 Fall in the Lanesboro area is a magical time of year when the bluffs come alive in a canvas ...
09/22/2024

πŸ‚ Happy first day of fall!

🍁 Fall in the Lanesboro area is a magical time of year when the bluffs come alive in a canvas of red, yellow, orange, and brown hues.

πŸŽƒ One great way to experience the beauty and charm of fall in Lanesboro is by bringing the family on a fun-filled visit to Big Springs Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze LLC! While their 10-acre corn maze is a highlight, there's also much more to this magical destination just outside Lanesboro.

🌽 Read all about Big Springs Farm and the plethora of awesome fall activities they offer in this great article from Bring Me The News!

Beware. The gnomes are guarding the farm's new hot dog wrapped in lefse.

🌞 It's an absolutely beautiful day in downtown Lanesboro! What a way to send off summer and welcome fall!Town is buzzing...
09/21/2024

🌞 It's an absolutely beautiful day in downtown Lanesboro! What a way to send off summer and welcome fall!

Town is buzzing today with people enjoying the Fall Boutique and Business Crawl, the Fall Craft Beer & Wine Fest AND the Lanesboro Area Art Trail! These events are going until at least 5pm so it's not too late to join in on the festivities!

Later this evening visitors can enjoy their choice of theater shows, indoor & outdoor live music, and a plethora of amazing dining & spirits options. Don't miss out!

πŸ™Œ If you're still looking for something fun to do this weekend, look no further than Lanesboro & Whalan!This weekend is ...
09/20/2024

πŸ™Œ If you're still looking for something fun to do this weekend, look no further than Lanesboro & Whalan!

This weekend is hopping with events, including:
🎨 Lanesboro Area Art Trail - September 2024 (Friday & Saturday, 10am-5pm)
πŸ›οΈ Lanesboro's Fall Boutique & Business Crawl- Beer & Wine Fest (Saturday, Various restaurants and bars open 8am-1am throughout the day. Vendors in Parkway Place from 12-4pm. Info flyer & map available at the visitor center and participating businesses. Submit your flyer for a chance to win prizes! More info on flyer)
πŸ₯¬ Lanesboro Farmers Market (Saturday 9am-12pm)
🍻 Sylvan Brewing's Oktoberfest (Saturday 12-9pm with beer, food, and live music all day!)
🎡 High Court Pub's live music (Friday & Saturday evenings)
🎢 American Legion Post #40 live music (Friday night)
🎭 Commonweal Theatre Company's shows Rumors & Doubt: A Parable (Friday, Saturday and Sunday, various times)
🎭 Big Springs Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze LLC Fall Festival (Saturday & Sunday, 10am-7pm)
🎸 Lanesboro Arts Rutabaga Brother's concert at St. Mane Theatre (Saturday, 7-9pm)
βž• and more! Check out all area events at lanesboro.com/events!

09/19/2024

🏺This weekend don't miss the Lanesboro Area Art Trail - September 2024!

The Lanesboro area has a number of talented artists who invite you to visit them in their home studios during this self-guided tour. This is a unique opportunity to visit with the artists, see how they create, and shop their available body of works.

During last month's art trail we visited the artists along the trail and we'll be posting clips of those visits this week leading up to the event! This clip is from our visit with local pottery artist Sue Pariseau Pottery!

09/19/2024

πŸͺŸπŸͺ΅ This weekend don't miss the Lanesboro Area Art Trail - September 2024!

The Lanesboro area has a number of talented artists who invite you to visit them in their home studios during this self-guided tour. This is a unique opportunity to visit with the artists, see how they create, and shop their available body of works.

During last month's art trail we visited the artists along the trail and we'll be posting clips of those visits this week leading up to the event! This clip is from our visit with local stained glass and woodworking artist Leah Higbe!

09/19/2024

🧡 πŸͺ‘ This weekend don't miss the Lanesboro Area Art Trail - September 2024!

The Lanesboro area has a number of talented artists who invite you to visit them in their home studios during this self-guided tour. This is a unique opportunity to visit with the artists, see how they create, and shop their available body of works.

During last month's art trail we visited the artists along the trail and we'll be posting clips of those visits this week leading up to the event! This clip is from our visit with local fiber artist Cheryl Lamon, Artist!

09/19/2024

🎨 This weekend don't miss the Lanesboro Area Art Trail - September 2024!

The Lanesboro area has a number of talented artists who invite you to visit them in their home studios during this self-guided tour. This is a unique opportunity to visit with the artists, see how they create, and shop their available body of works.

During last month's art trail we visited the artists along the trail and we'll be posting clips of those visits this week leading up to the event! This clip is from our visit with the staff at the sales gallery of Lanesboro Arts!

09/19/2024

πŸΊπŸ§‘β€πŸ­ This weekend don't miss the Lanesboro Area Art Trail - September 2024

The Lanesboro area has a number of talented artists who invite you to visit them in their home studios during this self-guided tour. This is a unique opportunity to visit with the artists, see how they create, and shop their available body of works.

During last month's art trail we visited the artists along the trail and we'll be posting clips of those visits this week leading up to the event! This clip is from our visit with a local mother-daughter team that includes pottery artist Delia Bell and metal works artist Anna Loney!

09/18/2024

🎨 This weekend don't miss the Lanesboro Area Art Trail - September 2024!

The Lanesboro area has a number of talented artists who invite you to visit them in their home studios during this self-guided tour. This is a unique opportunity to visit with the artists, see how they create, and shop their available body of works.

During last month's art trail we visited the artists along the trail and we'll be posting clips of those visits this week leading up to the event! This clip is from our visit with local watercolor artist Jennifer Wood!

09/18/2024

πŸ‘œ This weekend don't miss the Lanesboro Area Art Trail - September 2024!

The Lanesboro area has a number of talented artists who invite you to visit them in their home studios during this self-guided tour. This is a unique opportunity to visit with the artists, see how they create, and shop their available body of works.

During last month's art trail we visited the artists along the trail and we'll be posting clips of those visits this week leading up to the event! This clip is from our visit with local fiber artist JK Grevstad!

09/17/2024

🎨 This weekend don't miss the Lanesboro Area Art Trail - September 2024!

The Lanesboro area has a number of talented artists who invite you to visit them in their home studios during this self-guided tour. This is a unique opportunity to visit with the artists, see how they create, and shop their available body of works.

During last month's art trail we visited the artists along the trail and we'll be posting clips of those visits this week leading up to the event! This clip is from our visit with Joan Finnegan Fine Art!

πŸŒ½πŸ‚ A huge thank you to Lanesboro FFA members for making downtown Lanesboro festive with decorative cornstalks today!And ...
09/16/2024

πŸŒ½πŸ‚ A huge thank you to Lanesboro FFA members for making downtown Lanesboro festive with decorative cornstalks today!

And thank you to Big Springs Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze LLC for supplying the stalks, Lanesboro Area Community Foundation for providing funding towards this project, and Lanesboro Public School District #229 teacher and FFA advisor Kristi Ruen for overseeing this annual autumn tradition.

Downtown Lanesboro is now officially ready for fall!

🚲🚢🎣 Whether biking or walking along it, or fishing underneath it, the Coffee Street Walking Bridge is a historical sight...
09/14/2024

🚲🚢🎣 Whether biking or walking along it, or fishing underneath it, the Coffee Street Walking Bridge is a historical sight to behold in Lanesboro.

While it now carries pedestrian and bicycle traffic over the Root River, the bridge was originally created in 1893 for vehicle use and was the main road into town. The bridge is owned by the City of Lanesboro and is significant as a representative example of an early steel truss bridge in the Minnesota.

In 2002 the City of Lanesboro rehabilitated the Coffee Street Bridge, converting it from vehicular to pedestrian use. Additional rehabilitation work included installing a new wood deck to replace the non-historic concrete deck that was in place, reconstruction of the northeast approach span, stabilization of the stone abutments, repainting the structure, and replacing the original rail with a new steel railing. Decorative lighting was installed at either end of the structure. - MN Department of Transportation

πŸ‘πŸ›οΈDon't miss the start of the The Root River Trail Towns 60-Mile Garage Sale TODAY!The Root River Trail Towns’ 60-Mile ...
09/13/2024

πŸ‘πŸ›οΈDon't miss the start of the The Root River Trail Towns 60-Mile Garage Sale TODAY!

The Root River Trail Towns’ 60-Mile Garage Sale includes ten towns along the Root River Water Trail & Root River/Harmony-Preston Valley State Bike Trails. Each town will have a listing on Google Maps of all of the homes and businesses that will be having garage and sidewalk sales Sept. 13-14.

πŸ‘‰ There are 60+ sales listed throughout the Root River Trail Towns! Happy deal hunting! Find the sale map at https://www.rootrivertrail.org/events/60-mile-garage-sale-187/

πŸ‚ There’s something magical about autumn in the Driftless region, in particular in Lanesboro and Whalan, where the bluff...
09/11/2024

πŸ‚ There’s something magical about autumn in the Driftless region, in particular in Lanesboro and Whalan, where the bluffs are painted with autumnal flair. And one of the quintessential ways to welcome the season is by visiting big Big Springs Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze LLC, which opens its gates for the season this weekend!

πŸŽƒπŸŒ½Tucked away just outside Lanesboro, Big Springs has become a must-visit destination for families and fall lovers alikeβ€”a rite of passage if you will.

πŸ‘‰ As the air cools and the leaves start to change, the farm transforms into a playground that’s fun for the whole family. Read more about the myriad ways to experience family fun at Big Springs Farm this fall at: https://bit.ly/4ehK3ie

πŸ“·: Big Springs Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze LLC

πŸŽ₯😱 Did you know that a horror movie was recently filmed in Lanesboro?!πŸ‘» The movie Voice of Shadows was filmed at the his...
09/10/2024

πŸŽ₯😱 Did you know that a horror movie was recently filmed in Lanesboro?!

πŸ‘» The movie Voice of Shadows was filmed at the historic James A. Thompson House Bed & Breakfast in the fall of 2021. Since then it's been in post-production and the festival circuit.

🍿 Now the movie is set to be released and in the article below KTTC TV Midwest Access host Jessie Alison spoke to J. A. Thompson House BB owner Marti Gray about the experience of having a horror movie filmed at her historic bed & breakfast.

The film is about a couple that must spend the weekend at a family estate and it turns out to be nothing close to what they prepared for.

πŸŽƒπŸŒ½πŸŒΌ Next weekend we're excited to welcome Twin Cities Frugal Mom and her family to Lanesboro!They'll be having fun exper...
09/08/2024

πŸŽƒπŸŒ½πŸŒΌ Next weekend we're excited to welcome Twin Cities Frugal Mom and her family to Lanesboro!

They'll be having fun experiencing the opening festivities at Big Springs Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze LLC on Saturday! They'll also be scoring great deals at Root River Trail Towns' 60-Mile Garage Sale while taking in the sights and scenery of our area.

You and your family won't want to miss any of the family- and budget-friendly fall festivities going on in our area next weekend, September 13-14!

πŸ‚ Thanks to Driftless Area Magazine for this great article featuring highlights on how to plan your perfect fall getaway...
09/06/2024

πŸ‚ Thanks to Driftless Area Magazine for this great article featuring highlights on how to plan your perfect fall getaway to Lanesboro!

PLAN YOUR PERFECT GETAWAY -LANESBORO, MN Driftless Area Magazine

πŸ™Œ Thanks to Livability for this great article that highlights Lanesboro as "a sweet small town that offers charming acco...
09/04/2024

πŸ™Œ Thanks to Livability for this great article that highlights Lanesboro as "a sweet small town that offers charming accommodations, farm-to-table dining and outdoor recreation in the Midwest's beautiful Blufflands."

Explore Lanesboro, the Bed & Breakfast Capital of Minnesota. Find cozy B&Bs, farm-to-table dining and outdoor adventures during a getaway.

🚲 We're proud to be named one of the 6 Most Bike-Friendly Towns in Minnesota by Worldatlas.com!
09/03/2024

🚲 We're proud to be named one of the 6 Most Bike-Friendly Towns in Minnesota by Worldatlas.com!

These six towns in Minnesota are the best destinations for cyclists, boasting some of the most bike-friendly streets, landmarks, and trails.

🌊🎨🏨 River tubing, arts galleries, and boutique hotels - Lanesboro is the small town that really does have it all! Thanks...
09/01/2024

🌊🎨🏨 River tubing, arts galleries, and boutique hotels - Lanesboro is the small town that really does have it all! Thanks to Midwest Living for this great article listing us among the best small towns in Minnesota.

Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway or day trip, these charming Minnesota small towns draw visitors with river tubing, hiking, paddling and family-friendly activities. Grand Marais, Stillwater, Nisswa and Detroit Lakes are some of the best small towns in Minnesota.

😊 Happy Labor Day Weekend! It's a perfect weekend for a leisurely float on the river.
08/31/2024

😊 Happy Labor Day Weekend!

It's a perfect weekend for a leisurely float on the river.

🏠 Score great deals the weekend of September 13 & 14 in the The Root River Trail Towns of SE Minnesota!πŸ‘‰ The annual Root...
08/29/2024

🏠 Score great deals the weekend of September 13 & 14 in the The Root River Trail Towns of SE Minnesota!

πŸ‘‰ The annual Root River Trail Towns' 60-Mile Garage Sale includes ten towns along the Root River Water Trail & Root River/Harmony-Preston Valley State Bike Trails!

πŸ‘‰ Each town will have a listing on Google maps of all of the homes and businesses that will be having garage and sidewalk sales. Be sure to check with each individual sale on their start and end times as each sale sets their own open hours.

πŸ‘‰ Make sure to stop and try our unique restaurants and shops along your way!

πŸ“ See the map of all listed sales and descriptions at https://www.rootrivertrail.org/.../60-mile-garage-sale-187/

Address

100 Milwaukee Road
Lanesboro, MN
55949

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm

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+15074672696

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