. . . A Short Trip You'll Long Remember!

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Nestled in a deep 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 and budget. 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 and one of the 50 Best Outdoor Sports Towns by Sports Afield magazine. Outside magazine featured Lanesboro, Minnesota as one of the 20 Best Dream Towns in America to live and play!

A major attraction is the spectacular paved Root River State Bike Trail, winding 60 miles through the valley with Lanesboro at its heart. Excellent for biking, hiking, cross-country skiing and in-line skating, it runs along an abandoned railroad bed through high bluffs, forest lands and rolling fields.

The downtown has been revitalized, the arts flourish, tourism thrives, agriculture continues to be sustainable, and the local school is still independent. Come and see for yourself why people return time and time again to renew themselves in Lanesboro's riches!