subject: Lanesboro Minnesota Blends Quaint Victorian B&bs With The Great Outdoors [print this page] If you are a lover of bed and breakfasts, also known as B&Bs, then you need to visit Lanesboro, Minnesota. This beautiful historic Minnesota town is set in Fillmore County and is recognized as a model Midwest town for revitalization. Not too long ago Lanesboro was considered a declining Midwest town, but today it has a vibrant diverse community and a thriving art scene and tourism industry. With roughly 1,500 farms, agriculture plays a significant role in the economy of Lanesboro and the small Amish communities that are located around the town. The farms also provide a great supply of good food for the Lanesboro Farmers Market and local food events. However, Lanesboro's true claim to fame is the title of "Bed and Breakfast Capital of Minnesota". With a population of 788, there are approximately 28 bed and breakfasts in Lanesboro.
B&Bs are small lodging facilities that are generally private homes with less than ten rooms available for overnight accommodations. Guest rooms may have private bathrooms or there may be a suite of rooms that share a bathroom. For the most part, each guest room is unique and has its own theme.
As with most bed and breakfasts, breakfast is often the only meal served at the Lanesboro B&Bs. However, some B&Bs do serve dinner to their guests. Guests are generally told a specific time when breakfast or dinner will be served and eat together at a table that accommodates all the guests staying at the B&B. Usually the actual owners of the bed and breakfast cook and serve the meals. Although some B&Bs do hire a small staff to assist with the cooking. In any event, meal time is perfect for finding out about Lanesboro activities.
Most recently, featured as one of the "20 Best Dream Towns in America" by Outside Magazine, Lanesboro's 28 or so dreamy bed and breakfasts are located along or near the Root River State Trail and Root River, which flows through the town into a waterfall. Bed and breakfasts dating back to the 1800s are intermingled with quaint shops and restaurants. Located in one of Minnesota's most picturesque valleys, most of the bed and breakfasts in Lanesboro have been restored to include today's modern conveniences while keeping true to the Victorian style.
Staying at any one of the Lanesboro B&Bs will put recreational activities at your fingertips. Scenic bike riding is readily available along Root River State Bike Trail, which meanders beside Root River and through 300-foot bluffs. There are excellent hiking trails and one can go trout fishing, canoeing and kayaking on the Root River. You can also visit Mystery Cave to explore the natural wonders that exist above and below the ground. Once you are done exploring the outdoors, relax in one of the many gardens located throughout the town and listen to the song birds that migrate to the area.
Lanesboro not only offers a plentiful array of the nicest B&Bs, but it also offers numerous activities. With that said, check into one of Lanesboro's marvelous bed and breakfasts today and see why so many visit this quaint town year after year to wrap themselves in its natural beauty and riches.
