The Inns of Historic Lanesboro are having a Christmas tour and you are invited! Nestled in and around the picturesque village of Lanesboro, this unique community of inns welcomes you to join them in a festive celebration of the season. Come and explore the inns that have made Lanesboro the Bed & Breakfast Capital of Minnesota, all decked out in their Christmas finery. Share in the local history and partake of our innkeepers’ hospitality & gourmet specialties, and register for free drawings. Downtown Lanesboro will be decorated for the holidays, with local businesses featuring special promotions and refreshments. Tickets are limited. Call your friends now, and start your holidays with the Lanesboro Christmas Inn Tour!
* on the tour weekend, overnight guests at inns listed below receive tour tickets at half price |
2009 Inns on Tour:
Victorian House B&B |
Victorian House B&B - This stately old Queen Anne, built in 1892 by State Senator Samuel A. Nelson, has been witness to so many happy Yuletides. Once again, her halls will be decked with boughs and Victorian trimmings, and filled with the aroma of homebaked Scandinavian delicacies. We invite you to join us for a cup of Christmas tea, to share our delight in this beautiful old home, and to savor the season. |
Stone Mill Suites - Tour an 1885 limestone building originally Lanesboro’s cold storage facility. Connect to a traditional winter wonderland dressed in time-honored colors of reds and greens. Carols waft through the air wishing you a Merry Christmas. Stone Mill Suites Historic Inn is home to 9 themed suites which combine history with modern convenience. |
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Scandinavian Inn - Circa 1892 Queen Anne Victorian built by Norwegian immigrant Ole Habberstad. Ole, who co-owned the Lanesboro Lumber Company, ensured the home had solid construction and wonderful trim work. Please come to share a treat and see our Christmas tree adorned entirely with edible ornaments. |
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Mrs. B’s Historic Inn - Old Acquaintance, Unforgotten. Tour our completely renovated Inn. All rooms will be open to view. Enjoy our historic photographs, Asian art, original paintings and holiday decoration. Sample delicious refreshments prepared for you by the chef. Come enjoy our delectable chocolate truffles, hand-made here. |
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Inn at Sacred Clay Farm - Enjoy real peace and relaxation in a graceful four-story post and beam structure in the country. The inn is tastefully decorated with extraordinary internationally and locally produced, artwork, rugs and accessories. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of nature from our porches, gardens, trails and trout stream. |
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The Historic Scanlan House - Visit our Victorian Home built by Mike Scanlan all decked out for Christmas. Mr. Scanlan was the Lanesboro banker. He drilled a well on top of the south hill, built an underground storage tank and piped water to his home. |
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Hillcrest Hide-Away B&B - Circa 1927 - Craftsman Architecture home built by creamery manager Elon Tollin. The original woodwork highlights the beauty of the wood and the craftsman’s attention to detail. Guest rooms feature traditional furnishings accented with period antiques and a touch of Amish influence. Enjoy Carol’s extensive Santa collection on display. |
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Habberstad House a restored 1897 Queen Anne Victorian home built by banker Olaf Habberstad, will be decorated inside and out for the holidays. Our Dickens Christmas Village will be lit up and our tree covered with family ornaments. Enjoy live entertainment, a warm cup of cider, and Nancy’s homemade traditional shortbread cookies. Take a little gift with you after your tour of our home and guest rooms. |
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The Green Gables Inn is located at the heart of the Root River Recreation Trail in southeast Minnesota’s beautiful Bluff Country. Local craftsmen built the blockhouse attached to the Inn in 1929. The original block factory still stands in downtown Lanesboro. |
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The Fillmore House B&B will be filled with Christmas cheer and dressed for the Holidays. The 1912 White Four Square with front porch and pillars will be filled with music, decorations, treats, and history about Lanesboro and the original 1912 owner Dr. & Mrs. Palmer. Savor the Fillmore House at Christmas. |
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Berwood Hill Inn Built in 1870, this historic country estate is filled with European antiques and three generations of family heirlooms. Enjoy this fabulous estate nestled in the scenic rolling hills of Lanesboro’s bluff country. Peruse every room of the home, each with a themed Christmas tree, and enjoy a holiday treat while you mingle among the holiday finery in LuluBelle’s Roost. |
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Anna V's B&B - Come enjoy the taste, beauty and sounds of the Christmas holidays in a 1908 Queen Anne Victorian home. Our bed and breakfast offers beautiful craftsmanship, three period-decorated rooms, comfortable parlors, and a spirit of holiday welcome. Refreshments and treats, too. We look forward to your visit! Steve and Susie Harris, Inkeepers. |
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1898 Inn a graceful Queen Anne built by early Irish settler, Dennis Galligan. He was instrumental in the construction of the railroad line and the Lanesboro Dam. We celebrate the season with nature's bounty. with herbal topiaries, rose hip wreaths and juniper kissing balls from the season's harvest. The fire is lit, our table is laid with herbal treats from savory to sweet and the kettle is steaming... |
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