WINTER

Escaping to Lanesboro is a great thing to do in the winter. You may choose to cuddle up in a comfortable inn or put on winter layers to seek adventures in the snow. Because winter is Lanesboro’s “quiet season,” some advance planning may be necessary for you to get the most out of your stay.

If you enjoy indoor activities, here are a few ideas to consider when planning your trip.

— Research family history at the Lanesboro Museum or the Fillmore County History Center in nearby Fountain.

— Solve clues at a mystery event at the Scandinavian Inn.

— Plan a crafting retreat or arrange a class through Cheryl’s Fabric Garden, the local quilt store.

— Grab a coffee and cruise through town searching for snow sculptures created for the annual snow art contest.

— Simply sit by the fire at your lodging establishment and enjoy a good book or wonderful conversation.

— If an outdoor adventure is more to your liking, consider some good old-fashioned fun in the snow.

— Accommodations can be made for snow tubing and sledding as well as ice skating at Cedar Valley Resort in Whalan.

— Arrange a sleigh ride through the countryside.

— Grab some rods and cut a hole in the ice for some ice fishing on Lanesboro’s bass pond.

— Trek through the snow to the banks of the Root River and enjoy catch-and-release-fishing.

— Put on skis or snowshoes and check out the trails at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center or make a trek down the Root River State Trail.

WINTER EVENTS:

NOV 25 EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC Lanesboro | Holiday activities held throughout town, designed for the whole family! Support small businesses.

DEC 2 HOLIDAY DINNER DANCE Lanesboro | Live entertainment, social hour, dancing and fine cuisine.

DEC 31 NEW YEAR'S EVE IN LANESBORO Lanesboro | Special dinners and entertainment at various venues throughout Lanesboro.

FEB 9-11, 2024 LOVEBIRDS IN LANESBORO Lanesboro | Reconnect with your sweetheart with a luminary stroll, special activities and discounts.

MAR 8-10, 2024 CABIN FEVER FEST Lanesboro | Say goodbye to the winter blues by visiting Lanesboro for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

MAR 2024 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF OWLS Houston | The only North American, full weekend, all-owl event.