Ways to Play in the Root River Valley
Scenic byways and trail systems in southeastern Minnesota's Root River Valley make it fun and easy for visitors to venture into charming towns and explore historic bluff country.
Lanesboro's history and art
Lanesboro (population: 788, left), a hub for the river and trail, dazzles with its pretty, walkable downtown and stately church steeples. Many of the rehabbed buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places. A number of the historic homes and buildings house bed-and-breakfast inns.
Lanesboro also has an arts scene worthy of a bigger place. The professional Commonweal Theatre offers comedies, family-friendly shows and musicals in a new 200-seat house (800/657-7025; commonwealtheatre.org). The nonprofit Lanesboro Art Center showcases the works of local artists, selling items such as scarves, jewelry and paintings; classes for children and adults also are offered (507/467-2446; lanesboroarts.org).
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