5 Small Midwest Towns You'll Love
Slow down and enjoy the timeless pleasure of life off the beaten path in five little towns with big heart.
Lanesboro, Minnesota
Three words best describe this Root River Valley town of 750: outdoors, agriculture and arts.
Mostly, visitors come for the trail system (left). Lanesboro (120 miles southeast of the Twin Cities) stands at the heart of the area's paved multi-use trails, including the 42-mile Root River Valley Trail and the 18-mile Harmony-Preston Trail. Many travelers bring their own bikes, but you also can rent them at the Little River General Store (800/994-2943; lrgeneralstore.net). Be sure to get a trail map before heading out (800/944-2670; rootrivertrail.org).
Art galleries, a seasonal farmers market and a professional theater round out a weekend trip here.
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