Hike or Cross-Country Ski on 60 miles of the Root River State Trail System! Click here for current ski conditions provided by the Minnesota D.N.R.
All cross-country skiers on public ski trails who are aged 16 and above must have a Minnesota Ski Pass. You must sign your ski pass and carry it with you when skiing. Your ski pass fee helps support Minnesota's cross-country ski trail system.
Cross-country skiing information
Ski Pass Rates
Daily ski pass: $5
One-season ski pass: $15
Three-season ski pass: $40
Ski Passes available at:
Ski and Snowshoe Rental
Ski rental costs are $10 for the first 2 hours, $2 for each additional hour, max $18. Includes, skis, boots & poles.
Rentals are first come first serve.
Cedar Valley Resort, 905 Bench St.
Whalan, MN 55949
507-467-9000
Ice Skate on Lanesboro’s Bass Pond - The pond at the base of Hwy 8 is cleared and groomed for ice skating when winter conditions are favorable.
Root River Snowmobiling
Snowmobiles with studs:
No parallel trail available except for a very short segment between Lanesboro and Whalan.
Non-studded snowmobiles:
Because the Root River Trail is a non-motorized trail, snowmobiles are not allowed on the paved surface of the trail.
To order free copies of snowmobile regulations or statewide maps of snowmobile trails, e-mail the DNR Information Center at info@dnr.state.mn.us or call at (651) 296-6157 or (888) MINNDNR; TTY: (651) 296-5484 or (800) 657-3929.
Prana Healing Center Massage Therapy
102 E Beacon St, Lanesboro, MN 55949
507-467-2142 smb421@acegroup.cc
Come in and enjoy a relaxing, healing and caring therapeutic massage. Prana Healing Center is dedicated to the well being of the body, mind, emotion and spirit.
The Lanesboro Arts Center
A multi-faceted arts center with two galleries featuring over 80 local and regional artists; Kids Create! Family Art Projects and workshops; Residency Program; literary, music, cultural, theater & film events at the St. Mane Theater, 206 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro. Gallery at 103 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN 55949 507-467-2446 / info@lanesboroarts.org
WINTER HOURS: Jan-March: Tues–Sat 10 am-5 pm. Gallery Exhibit: 'Sculpture & Figurative Ceramic Pieces by Robin Murphy' Feb 6 – Apr 4, 2010 – Reception on Sat, Feb 6, 6-8 pm – FREE to the public.
Lanesboro Horse Drawn Carriage and Sleigh Rides
102 E Beacon St, Lanesboro, MN
507-467-7000 tours@acegroup.cc
Tour the streets of Lanesboro in historical fashion on your horse drawn vis-a-vis carriage or sleigh ride. Cuddle under the warmth of your lap blanket as you listen to the music of horse bells and hoofs in rhythmic time. Carriage rides provide an experience in the quaint Lanesboro Village. Sleigh rides begin in Lanesboro and glide through the fields and woods of the beautiful Root River Valley.
Carriage Rates: $22.50 per person - minimum of 2 people (maximum 4)
Sleigh Rides: $15.00 per person - minimum of 4 people (maximum 10)
Advance reservations required. Please call for winter hours.
Amish Tours
R&M Amish Tours
Amish Experience
105 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507)467-2128; (507)450-0474 cell
Tours 10 am & 1 pm
Amish Backroads Tour CD
Rent a convenient drive-yourself CD
CD is available at:
Amish Experience
105 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 467-2992
Molly the Trolley
Lanesboro Tours and Treasures
102 East Beacon St, Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507)467-4466 tours@acegroup.cc
A one hour narrated trolley tour departs from the feed mill which is on the north end of downtown Lanesboro. Learn about the early development of Lanesboro and how this scenic village in the valley was established. The tour will call attention to past and present day residents and points of interest that now give Lanesboro its magical charm.
Trolley Tours available daily at 1 p.m., weather permitting. A minimum of 8 people must be signed up for the trolley to tour. Closed on Sundays in Janurary and February
Shopping!
In our little downtown, most of which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, you are likely to rub elbows with people who still work the land their great-grandfathers homesteaded. You'll see many old brick, stone and wood buildings that have been restored and now house an interesting variety of shops.
Scenic Valley Winery
101 Coffee St, Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507)467-2958 or (507)467-2640
- December: Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.,
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday. 1 – 5 p.m.
- January: closed or by appointment
- February-March: Friday: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sample country fresh fruit wines when you visit historic downtown Lanesboro.
Lanesboro Historical Museum
105 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949
Open
The Museum is located in downtown Historic Lanesboro, next to the Root River State Bike Trail. It has a collection of various items of the past including famous Buffalo Bill memorabilia.
Explore Lanesboro…take a self-guided tour:
- Discover Sculpture –Art Project celebrating the culture and history of the area through public art; a series of sculptures have been created to lead you on a treasure hunt journey of discovery. Find the trail markers and nature medallions. Maps available at the Lanesboro Visitor Center, 100 Milwaukee Rd.
- Historical and Walking Tours – A self guided tour by Don Ward, Lanesboro Town Historian. Discover Lanesboro’s rich history by locating 32 locations in Lanesboro’s historic downtown district and residential area. Maps available at the Lanesboro Visitor Center, 100 Milwaukee Rd.
