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Niagara Cave + Mini Golf
Seasonal. Rated one of the top caves in the US and voted Best Family Destination. Underground waterfall, stalactites, fossils and 18-hole mini golf course.Seasonal. Rated one of the top caves in the US and voted Best Family Destination. Underground waterfall, stalactites, fossils and 18-hole mini golf course.
Fall into Lanesboro
Family-friendly fun-filled fall event to enjoy Lanesboro with a scavenger hunt, wagon ride, pumpkin & cookie decorating and so much more!Family-friendly fun-filled fall event to enjoy Lanesboro with a scavenger hunt, wagon ride, pumpkin & cookie decorating and so much more!
Girl's Day Out
Lanesboro Community Celebration Spring and Fall Event. Includes a style show, live music, street market, drawings and discounts in participating stores.Lanesboro Community Celebration Spring and Fall Event. Includes a style show, live music, street market, drawings and discounts in participating stores.
Taste of the Trail
Savor the unique flavor of towns along the Root River Trail while you pedal your way through the beauty of Bluff Country. Three weekends in September.Savor the unique flavor of towns along the Root River Trail while you pedal your way through the beauty of Bluff Country. Three weekends in September.
Get Squirrelly with Surly
Join your friends for Lanesboro's fifth annual Spring Pub Crawl. Participating bars are serving Surly. Enjoy great beer and time with friends, and crawl on!Join your friends for Lanesboro's fifth annual Spring Pub Crawl. Participating bars are serving Surly. Enjoy great beer and time with friends, and crawl on!
Buffalo Bill Days
Lanesboro's city-wide festival: marketplace, food booths, entertainment, dance, volleyball and softball tournaments, grand parade and fireworks.Lanesboro's city-wide festival: marketplace, food booths, entertainment, dance, volleyball and softball tournaments, grand parade and fireworks.
Colors of Bluff Country Community Mural
Peek behind the St. Mane Theatre to see a large-scale mural honoring the community's heritage and creativity. Collaboratively designed and painted by locals, kids and artists. It's a great photo op!Peek behind the St. Mane Theatre to see a large-scale mural honoring the community's heritage and creativity. Collaboratively designed and painted by locals, kids and artists. It's a great photo op!
The Filthy 50 - Unsupported Gravel Bicycle Event
Beautiful, unsupported, gravel bicycle riding event that begins and ends in downtown Lanesboro. Race it and set a record. Ride it and take in the beauty. Either way, get filthy. 1,000+ Participants.Beautiful, unsupported, gravel bicycle riding event that begins and ends in downtown Lanesboro. Race it and set a record. Ride it and take in the beauty. Either way, get filthy. 1,000+ Participants.
Girl's Fastpitch Softball Tournament
Exciting action by some of the most talented female athletes from the area. Age groups of 12 and under through 18 and under will be competing in this three day event. Refreshments available onsite.Exciting action by some of the most talented female athletes from the area. Age groups of 12 and under through 18 and under will be competing in this three day event. Refreshments available onsite.
Bluff Country Studio Art Tour
Art enthusiasts can find exciting treasures in the hills and valleys of Bluff Country during the annual self-guided Studio Art Tour, always the last full weekend in April.Art enthusiasts can find exciting treasures in the hills and valleys of Bluff Country during the annual self-guided Studio Art Tour, always the last full weekend in April.
Memorial Day Program
Honoring our fallen comrades with a parade, program of patriotic music, speakers and gun salute with taps.Honoring our fallen comrades with a parade, program of patriotic music, speakers and gun salute with taps.
Joan Finnegan Fine Arts
Joan's studio is a short drive from Lanesboro. Her classic and playful styles of oil and watercolor paintings reflect the winding roads and unique landscape of the Lanesboro area.Joan's studio is a short drive from Lanesboro. Her classic and playful styles of oil and watercolor paintings reflect the winding roads and unique landscape of the Lanesboro area.
Fillmore County Agricultural Society
Host of Fillmore County Fair since 1865. This multi-generational event is a reflection of the values, culture, history, heritage and dreams of all who call Fillmore County their home.Host of Fillmore County Fair since 1865. This multi-generational event is a reflection of the values, culture, history, heritage and dreams of all who call Fillmore County their home.
Fillmore County Cattleman's Association
$20/person, 4:30 - 7:30pm. Drive through, walk-up or dine in the park. If inclement weather, meal will be served in the community center.$20/person, 4:30 - 7:30pm. Drive through, walk-up or dine in the park. If inclement weather, meal will be served in the community center.
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Bluff Country Photography
Juried artist at the Lanesboro Arts Gallery, Barb Jeffers captures the beautiful rural landscape within the Driftless Region along with the communities, businesses and tourism of the area.Juried artist at the Lanesboro Arts Gallery, Barb Jeffers captures the beautiful rural landscape within the Driftless Region along with the communities, businesses and tourism of the area.
Christmas Inn Tour
A popular ticketed event held every 2-3 years on first Sunday of December, showcasing B&Bs and Inns charmingly decorated for the holidays.A popular ticketed event held every 2-3 years on first Sunday of December, showcasing B&Bs and Inns charmingly decorated for the holidays.
60-Mile Garage Sale
Shop garage sales and local business specials throughout the ten towns in the Root River Trail Towns organization and everywhere in between.Shop garage sales and local business specials throughout the ten towns in the Root River Trail Towns organization and everywhere in between.
Root River State Trail
Constructed on an abandoned railroad, the paved, 42-mile state trail, begins in Fountain and runs through picturesque rural communities of Lanesboro, Whalan, Peterson, Rushford and HoustonConstructed on an abandoned railroad, the paved, 42-mile state trail, begins in Fountain and runs through picturesque rural communities of Lanesboro, Whalan, Peterson, Rushford and Houston
Lanesboro Storytelling Telephone Booth
This decommissioned phone booth was relocated to the Lanesboro History Museum and repurposed as as storytelling kiosk. Pick up the phone and press a number to hear a story about Lanesboro's rich past.This decommissioned phone booth was relocated to the Lanesboro History Museum and repurposed as as storytelling kiosk. Pick up the phone and press a number to hear a story about Lanesboro's rich past.
Lanesboro Community Theater
LCT presents a winter play, a summer musical and movies in the park in the fall. Look for us on Facebook to learn about auditions and performances.LCT presents a winter play, a summer musical and movies in the park in the fall. Look for us on Facebook to learn about auditions and performances.
Art in the Park
In its 41st year, experience annual fine arts festival with over 90 exhibitors, live music and family art activities. 10am-5pmIn its 41st year, experience annual fine arts festival with over 90 exhibitors, live music and family art activities. 10am-5pm
Rhubarb Festival
Celebrate Minnesota's sweet-tart favorite. Free tastings of rhubarb delights, games, music and fun.Celebrate Minnesota's sweet-tart favorite. Free tastings of rhubarb delights, games, music and fun.
Bluffscape Amish Tours, LLC
Step back in time and take a fully-narrated three-hour tour to Amish farms and shops. Learn about their culture by meeting Amish farmers, families and shopkeepers.Step back in time and take a fully-narrated three-hour tour to Amish farms and shops. Learn about their culture by meeting Amish farmers, families and shopkeepers.
Lovebirds in Lanesboro
Reconnect with your sweetheart during a weekend away--lighted luminaries, couples? activities and discounts.Reconnect with your sweetheart during a weekend away--lighted luminaries, couples? activities and discounts.
Lanesboro History Museum
Experience the culture and values of Lanesboro's people. Three floors of history, an interactive phone booth and activities for kids. The museum is part of Lanesboro's voice to the world.Experience the culture and values of Lanesboro's people. Three floors of history, an interactive phone booth and activities for kids. The museum is part of Lanesboro's voice to the world.
The Commonweal Stash Self-Guided Tour
Artist Karl Unnash has created an engrossing permanent installation that encompass the foyer, lobby and restrooms of the Commonweal Theatre - available to view anytime the box office is open.Artist Karl Unnash has created an engrossing permanent installation that encompass the foyer, lobby and restrooms of the Commonweal Theatre - available to view anytime the box office is open.
Lanesboro Poetry Parking Lot
A unique initiative that weaves poetry into the social and municipal infrastructure of Lanesboro. The lot features 15 winning poems from a 2014 Haiku contest.A unique initiative that weaves poetry into the social and municipal infrastructure of Lanesboro. The lot features 15 winning poems from a 2014 Haiku contest.
Coffee Street Walking Bridge
An 1893 railway bridge, restored for pedestrians. Continue over the bridge, through Gateway Park and to the Poetry Parking Lot at the Bass Pond.An 1893 railway bridge, restored for pedestrians. Continue over the bridge, through Gateway Park and to the Poetry Parking Lot at the Bass Pond.
Whalan Bluffs Jeep Tours
Enjoy traveling through the bluffs overlooking Whalan. Start at Gator Greens Mini Golf and travel along the river road and then up the bluffs.Enjoy traveling through the bluffs overlooking Whalan. Start at Gator Greens Mini Golf and travel along the river road and then up the bluffs.
Whalan Ball Field
The ball field is located in the 900 block of Bench Street in Whalan. The field is the location of the annual Fast Pitch Softball Tournament.The ball field is located in the 900 block of Bench Street in Whalan. The field is the location of the annual Fast Pitch Softball Tournament.
Fall Beer and Wine Fest
Enjoy Oktoberfest and seasonal fall beers from Midwestern craft breweries at Lanesboro bars and restaurants.Enjoy Oktoberfest and seasonal fall beers from Midwestern craft breweries at Lanesboro bars and restaurants.
Lanesboro Sylvan Park
Sylvan Park (est 1881) has two trout-stocked ponds, modern playground equipment, shelters, campground and a beautiful bluff settings.Sylvan Park (est 1881) has two trout-stocked ponds, modern playground equipment, shelters, campground and a beautiful bluff settings.
Sue Pariseau Pottery
Studio pottery featuring wood fired functional work. Open by appointment or during Bluff Country Studio Art Tour or Lanesboro Area Art Trail.Studio pottery featuring wood fired functional work. Open by appointment or during Bluff Country Studio Art Tour or Lanesboro Area Art Trail.
Stringwood Chamber Music Festival
This premiere summer music festival specializes in connecting young musicians (ages 12-22) to chamber music as an art form, and developing expression in a supportive and nurturing environment.This premiere summer music festival specializes in connecting young musicians (ages 12-22) to chamber music as an art form, and developing expression in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Lanesboro Arts Gallery
Year-round non-profit art gallery presenting accessible and diverse artworks in a rotating exhibition gallery, a juried sales gallery featuring 90+ artists and artist demonstrations.Year-round non-profit art gallery presenting accessible and diverse artworks in a rotating exhibition gallery, a juried sales gallery featuring 90+ artists and artist demonstrations.
1877 Peterson Station Museum
The museum began as just the depot, but over the years two additions have been added and a lovely garden. The artifacts are representative of the Peterson Community and is curated by John Erickson.The museum began as just the depot, but over the years two additions have been added and a lovely garden. The artifacts are representative of the Peterson Community and is curated by John Erickson.
Amish Backroads Tour
Open year-round, Mon-Sat: Drive in your car to Amish shops and sites guided by pleasant narration. Rent CD or USB flash stick at Amish Experience or Stone Mill Hotel and Suites or download at website.Open year-round, Mon-Sat: Drive in your car to Amish shops and sites guided by pleasant narration. Rent CD or USB flash stick at Amish Experience or Stone Mill Hotel and Suites or download at website.
Historic Lanesboro: Self-Guided Tour
Take a self-guided tour of historic Lanesboro landmarks, buildings and B&Bs. Learn about the people and places of Lanesboro. All walkable from downtown. Pick up your map at the visitor center.Take a self-guided tour of historic Lanesboro landmarks, buildings and B&Bs. Learn about the people and places of Lanesboro. All walkable from downtown. Pick up your map at the visitor center.
Lanesboro Arts
Multi-disciplinary arts organization that serves diverse audiences through year-round programming in its galleries, at the St. Mane Theatre and in public spaces throughout the community.Multi-disciplinary arts organization that serves diverse audiences through year-round programming in its galleries, at the St. Mane Theatre and in public spaces throughout the community.
Commonweal Theatre Company
Award-winning, professional live theatre since 1989! With an enticing mix of musicals, comedies, dramas and more, there's something for everyone at the Commonweal!Award-winning, professional live theatre since 1989! With an enticing mix of musicals, comedies, dramas and more, there's something for everyone at the Commonweal!
Whalan Candlelight Ski
CANCELLED FOR 2022 -
Ski or walk on a half-mile of illuminated Root River State Trail, complete with a bonfire and soup and sandwich supper in the historic Town Hall.CANCELLED FOR 2022 -
Ski or walk on a half-mile of illuminated Root River State Trail, complete with a bonfire and soup and sandwich supper in the historic Town Hall.
Steve Harris, Writer
Steve Harris, author of ''Lanesboro, Minnesota,'' is a writer and is available for freelance contract work.Steve Harris, author of ''Lanesboro, Minnesota,'' is a writer and is available for freelance contract work.
Lanesboro Farmers Market
A farmers' market in the heart of bluff country offering customers fresh local produce, canned goods, baked items, honey, maple syrup and goat milk soap.A farmers' market in the heart of bluff country offering customers fresh local produce, canned goods, baked items, honey, maple syrup and goat milk soap.
Lanesboro Area Art Trail
Artists open the doors to their studios, from 10 am to 5 pm. This self-guided tour through town and the region allows visitors to talk with artists and see their work spaces.Artists open the doors to their studios, from 10 am to 5 pm. This self-guided tour through town and the region allows visitors to talk with artists and see their work spaces.
Experience the Magic of Lanesboro
Holiday fun for the whole family! Cookie decorating, bonfires, shopping and Santa! Support your neighborhood businesses on Small Business Saturday.Holiday fun for the whole family! Cookie decorating, bonfires, shopping and Santa! Support your neighborhood businesses on Small Business Saturday.
Discover Sculpture - Explore Lanesboro Medallion Walking Tour
A game of creative hide-and-seek and a social studies lesson! Find 20 iron medallions throughout the town. Pick up your map at the Visitors Center or Lanesboro Arts Gallery.A game of creative hide-and-seek and a social studies lesson! Find 20 iron medallions throughout the town. Pick up your map at the Visitors Center or Lanesboro Arts Gallery.
Cheryl Lamon - Artist
One of my greatest joys is working with bright, bold color. I blend colors to make things out of fabric and add decorative stitching to create motion and depth.One of my greatest joys is working with bright, bold color. I blend colors to make things out of fabric and add decorative stitching to create motion and depth.
International Owl Center
Experience big and small live owls up close and personal at the only owl education center in the USA!Experience big and small live owls up close and personal at the only owl education center in the USA!
St. Mane Theatre
Intimate performing arts and historic downtown 126-seat venue presenting a full schedule of concerts, film screenings, professional drama and community theatre productions.Intimate performing arts and historic downtown 126-seat venue presenting a full schedule of concerts, film screenings, professional drama and community theatre productions.
Historic Forestville
Come and explore the choices and changes that faced the inhabitants of this area-from ancient civilizations to today's residents. Round out the visit with a game of croquet or horseshoes on the lawn.Come and explore the choices and changes that faced the inhabitants of this area-from ancient civilizations to today's residents. Round out the visit with a game of croquet or horseshoes on the lawn.
Lanesboro 1868 Stone Dam
One of only six gravity arch dams left in the US. It was created by immigrant craftsmen using mortar-less limestone blocks. Listed in the National Registry of Historic Places.One of only six gravity arch dams left in the US. It was created by immigrant craftsmen using mortar-less limestone blocks. Listed in the National Registry of Historic Places.
Relay for Life
The ultimate team fundraiser for the American Cancer Society that brings communities together to fight cancer. It's an opportunity to remember loved ones lost and honor survivors of all cancers.The ultimate team fundraiser for the American Cancer Society that brings communities together to fight cancer. It's an opportunity to remember loved ones lost and honor survivors of all cancers.
Bluff Country Gathering
Old-time music festival/camp with workshops, concert and square dance. Many musicians provide pop-up performances in the park and around the community.Old-time music festival/camp with workshops, concert and square dance. Many musicians provide pop-up performances in the park and around the community.
Church Hill Scenic Overlook
From the visitors center, go up Kenilworth Ave N to the summit of Church Hill. A cozy bench here provides a respite to enjoy a breathtaking view overlooking Sylvan Park and Lanesboro Dam.From the visitors center, go up Kenilworth Ave N to the summit of Church Hill. A cozy bench here provides a respite to enjoy a breathtaking view overlooking Sylvan Park and Lanesboro Dam.
Horse-Drawn Wagon/Sleigh Rides
Ride through the woods overlooking Root River Valley. Listen to the peaceful clip clop, along with the festive sleigh bells. Horse drawn wagon/sleigh rides are available year around.Ride through the woods overlooking Root River Valley. Listen to the peaceful clip clop, along with the festive sleigh bells. Horse drawn wagon/sleigh rides are available year around.
History Alive! Lanesboro
True stories of Lanesboro performed in our historic streets by tour. Huge cast and new stories each year.True stories of Lanesboro performed in our historic streets by tour. Huge cast and new stories each year.
