Happy Summer from Lanesboro, MN!  

Summer is in full swing in Lanesboro, with all your favorite summer time activities, including:

• Tubing on the Root River - the third best tubing river in the USA! (thanks USA Today)
• Kayaking and canoeing on the Root River (rent watercraft from Root River Outfitters)
• Fly fishing or casting on the Root and its many spring-fed creeks (get your gear at or book a guided trip with Root River Rod Co)
• Hiking through pine and hardwoods to see beautiful vistas at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center or Isinours Management Unit
• Bike on the 60-mile trail system of the Root River State Trial and the Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail (rent e-bikes or regular bikes from Little River General Store)
• Immerse yourself at a show at our live, professional theatre - the Comonweal Theatre Company
• View the free art exhibition at Lanesboro Arts and then shop in their gallery filled with local artists' works (art, jewelry, creamics, and more) or be sure to look at their list of events that include live music, artist workshops, and more
• Walk around Lanesboro's historic and beautiful downtown for unique shopping experiences and delectable dining experiences
• Snacks and drinks - Lanesboro has great ice cream shops or libations with relaxing patios - and of course you don't want to miss the meca to Whalan for a slice of pie at Aroma Pie Shoppe
• If you are here on a Thursday-Monday, you don't want to miss our mighty Lanesboro Museum full of unique artifacts, stories, and more
• Host your reunion, meeting, event, or group gathering in Lanesboro - there are lots of great venue spaces for rent in and around Lanesboro
• Events and festivals:  be sure to check out the Lanesboro event calendar to visit town for our exciting events and festivals, including the annual Buffalo Bill Days

Lanesboro, Whalan, and the surrounding bike trail towns have something for everyone.  The pace can be fast (try biking from Fountain to Lanesboro going downhill!) or slow (watch the world go by when sitting on the front porch of the Cottage House Inn or the porch of another one of our great lodging businesses), but one thing is for sure:  the memories you make on a trip to Lanesboro will last a lifetime.