Tours & Landmarks
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
