Lanesboro - Bed and Breakfast Capital of Minnesota
The gorgeous driftless area of Southeastern Minnesota offers a wealth of opportunity for outdoor adventure! A bike ride on the famous Root River State Bike Trail, an adventurous canoe or kayak trip down the Root River. River Level Reports are posted for the North Branch and South Branch of the Root River.There are many ways to enjoy our scenic beauty. Hunt and seek caches on the Root River Trail. Enjoy the view from Lanesboro’s 1868 hydropower dam and falls, masterfully hand built and still providing electricity, just a short walk from downtown Lanesboro.
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Lanesboro & Whalan

Avian Acres' Wild Bird Supply

32637 Grit Rd
Lanesboro, MN 55949
Phone: 507-467-2996
Toll Free: 1-800-967-BIRD
Email: Bob@AvianAcres.com
Avian Acres' Wild Bird Supply

Distance to Downtown Lanesboro: 1.8 miles
Distance to Root River Trail: 0.4 miles

Business Hours: Open Year Round: Tues - Sat 9 am - 6 pm, Plus MOST Mondays

Enjoy viewing numerous colorful songbird species year round!


Eagle Bluff High Ropes Course

28097 Goodview Dr
Lanesboro, MN 55949
Phone: 507-467-2437
Toll Free: 888-800-9558
Email: info@eagle-bluff.org

Distance to Downtown Lanesboro: 6 miles
Distance to Root River Trail: 6 miles

Business Hours: Year round

Take the High Ropes Challenge or use our trails for hiking and birding! Have a group of 15 or more? Call to plan your own adventure at Eagle Bluff!


Eagle Cliff Campground & Lodging Inc.

35455 St Hwy 16
Hwy 16 E of Lanesboro
Lanesboro, MN 55949
Phone: 507-467-2598
Email: eaglecliffcampground@gmail.com
Eagle Cliff Campground & Lodging Inc

Rates: $72-$82 for motel, $25-27 camper sites, $23 tent

Distance to Downtown Lanesboro: 4.3 miles
Distance to Root River Trail: 1.1 miles

Business Hours: Apr 1 - Dec 1

Canoe, kayak, and tube rentals available on site with shuttle included. Bring your own canoe/kayak? We can shuttle it for you for a fee.


Gator Greens Mini Golf

439 Half St
Whalan, MN 55949
Phone: 507-467-3000
Email: info@cyclin-inn.com

Distance to Downtown Lanesboro: 4 miles
Distance to Root River Trail: 0.1 miles

Business Hours: Reopening for business Spring 2012

Located on the Root River Trail 4 miles East of Lanesboro in Whalan, is the areas finest lighted miniature golf course. We offer tube rentals, picnic area and more.


Lanesboro Public Golf Club

900 S Parkway Ave
PO Box 10
Lanesboro, MN 55949
Phone: 507-467-3742
Email: lanesborogolfclub@yahoo.com

Rates: Green fees $14 for 9 holes; $24 for 18 holes; cart rental same as Green Fees

Distance to Downtown Lanesboro: 0.1 miles
Distance to Root River Trail: 0.2 miles

Lanesboro Golf Club is a public 9-hole course with Restaurant.


Lanesboro Skateboard Park

Hwy 8 at the Bass Pond
Lanesboro, MN 55949
Phone: 507-467-3722

Distance to Downtown Lanesboro: 0.1 miles
Distance to Root River Trail: 0.1 miles

The City of Lanesboro has a Softball Field / Skateboard Park which is open and available to the public.


Little River General Store

105 Coffee St
Lanesboro, MN 55949
Phone: 507-467-2943
Toll Free: 800-994-2943
Email: LRGenStore@aol.com
Little River General Store

Distance to Downtown Lanesboro: 0.1 miles
Distance to Root River Trail: 0.1 miles

Business Hours: Mon – Fri 9 – 6; Sat 9 – 9; Sun 9 - 5

We rent and retail Wenonah Canoes and Current Design Kayaks. We also have River Tube rentals with and without backrests. Two different trips to choose from. Short or Long.


Root River Fishing


Lanesboro, MN 55949
Phone: 507-459-6999
Root River Fishing

Rates: $240-390

Whether you are an experienced fisherman or a family desiring to make a memory, you can have success fishing the waters of the beautiful Root River area.


Root River Outfitters

101 Parkway Ave S
Lanesboro, MN 55949
Phone: 507-467-3400
Email: rro@acegroup.cc
Root River Outfitters

Distance to Downtown Lanesboro: 0.1 miles
Distance to Root River Trail: 0.1 miles

Business Hours: Weekends 9a-2p and weekdays by reservation. Open 7 days starting Memorial Day

Canoe the root in a kayak or canoe and see the fall colors through out the bluffs of Lanesboro area.


Preston (8 mi to Lanesboro)

Old Barn Resort

24461 Heron Rd
Preston, MN 55965
Phone: 507-467-2512
Toll Free: 800-552-2512
Email: oldbarninfo@acegroup.cc
Old Barn Resort

Rates: Hostel $23-44

Distance to Downtown Lanesboro: 8.4 miles
Distance to Root River Trail: 0.1 miles

Business Hours: Apr-Nov


Old Barn Resort & River's Bend Golf

24461 Heron Rd
Preston, MN 55965
Phone: 507-467-2512
Toll Free: 800-552-2512
Email: oldbarninfo@acegroup.cc
Old Barn Resort & River's Bend Golf

Rates: $14-28

Distance to Downtown Lanesboro: 8.4 miles
Distance to Root River Trail: 0.1 miles

Business Hours: Apr-Nov

18 Scenic Holes, Par 70. Our course plays along Root River, woods and bluffs with beautiful views. Driving range, carts & club rental. Full restaurant & bar also available.


Harmony (14 mi to Lanesboro)

Niagara Cave

29842 County Rd 30
PO Box 444
Harmony, MN 55939
Phone: 507-886-6606
Toll Free: 800-837-6606
Email: niagara@harmonytel.net

Distance to Downtown Lanesboro: 16 miles
Distance to Root River Trail: 2 miles

Business Hours: Oct: Thurs - Sun 10 am -4:30 pm

Niagara Cave is one of the most fascinating and unique geological attractions in the United States. One-hour guided tour, light jacket suggested.


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