Looking for some local area attractions as you plan your trip? The lists below should give you some ideas!
Located in the Root River Valley
Root River Trail System – Over 60 miles of black topped trail constructed on an abandoned railroad, weaving through the beautiful Root River Valley: perfect for biking, canoeing, kayaking, tubing and fishing. See our river and trail outfitting here.
Just 4.5 miles from historic Lanesboro, MN
Family Friendly Fun
- Gator Greens- Mini Golf (0.5 miles)
- Niagara Cave (23 miles)
- Mystery Cave & Forestville State Park (30 miles)
- Hanson Sleigh and Wagon Rides (13 miles)
- Houston Nature Center (26 miles)
- International Owl Center (26 miles)
- Bluff Country Jeep Tours (0.5 miles)
- Eagle Bluff Environmental Center (10 miles)
- Bowling (2 within 15 minutes)
Outdoor Enthusiasts
- Root River State Bike Trail (0.1 miles)
- Root River (0.1 miles)
- One of Minnesota’s Largest State Fish Hatcheries (6.4 miles)
- Golf (5 courses within 20 minutes)
- Isinours Hiking Trail (11 miles)
- Niagara Cave (23 miles)
- Mystery Cave & Forestville State Park (30 miles)
- Eagle Bluff Hiking & Mountain Biking Trails (10 miles)
- White Water State Park (30 miles)
- Magelssen Bluff Park (14 miles)
Food & Drink
- Pedal Pushers Cafe (4.5 miles)
- Home Sweet Home Café & Cakery (4.5 miles)
- The Aroma Pie Shop (0.2 miles)
- The Creamery (14 miles)
- Another Time Ice Cream Parlor (4.5 miles)
- Juniper’s (4.5 miles)
- Clara’s Eatery (4.5 miles)
- Lefsa Factory (14 miles)
- Sylvan Brewing (4.5 miles)
- Trout City Brewing (13 miles)
- Karst Brewing (14 miles)
- Harmony Spirits (18 miles)
Eagle Bluff Environmental Center – Ropes Course
Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park
The Arts
- On Site Photography – Peterson Creative
- Commonweal Theater – Live Theater (4.5 miles)
- History Alive! Lanesboro (4.5 miles)
- Lanesboro Arts Gallery (4.5 miles)
- Lanesboro Area Art Trail (4.5 miles)
- Sue Pariseau Pottery (4.5 miles)
- Cheryl’s Fabric Garden (4.5 miles)
History & Heritage
- Whalan Museum (0.2 miles)
- Bluffscape Amish Tours (4.5 miles)
- Fillmore County Historical Center (12 miles)
- Lanesboro History Museum (4.5 miles)
- Chisholm Valley Wildlife Art Gallery and Museum (15 miles)
- Ernie’s Filling Station (0.2 miles)
- Depot Museum in Rushford (14 miles)
- 1877 Peterson Station Museum (10 miles)
- Historic Forestville (29 miles)
Shopping
- Cedar Hollow Gift Shop (onsite at resort)
- Whalan Depot (0.2 miles)
- Lanesboro Farmers Market (4.5 miles)
- Cheryl’s Fabric Garden (4.5 miles)
- Amish Experience (4.5 miles)
- E2 Boutique (4.5 miles)
- Windy Mesa (4.5 miles)
- Parkway Market & Coffeehouse (4.5 miles)
- Root River Rod Co. Fly Fishing Outfitters & Guides (4.5 miles)
- New Generations Antique Mall (18 miles)
- Treasures on the Trail (0.5 miles)
Area Fishing
- Root River (0.1 miles)
- 12 designated trout streams within 20 minutes of the resort
- Bass Pond in Lanesboro – Includes ice fishing in the winter (4.5 miles)
- Sylvan Park ponds in Lanesboro (4.5 miles)
- National Trout Center’s 9 Hole Fishing Course (13 miles)
Interested in additional trip ideas? Check out The Root River Trail Towns
