Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center

Lanesboro & Whalan: Visit. Live. Work. Play.

Tucked into the heart of the scenic Root River Valley in southeastern Minnesota, Lanesboro and its neighbor Whalan offer a captivating blend of natural beauty, small-town charm, and vibrant community life. Stroll through Lanesboro’s historic downtown, where 19th-century brick buildings line the streets and tell stories of over 150 years of welcoming explorers, entrepreneurs, and families alike.

A Place to Visit

Landmark Center

Landmark Center was built in 1902 and originally served as the Federal Court House and Post Office for the Upper Midwest. In the 1970s, a group of determined citizens saved the building from the wrecking ball and restored it to its previous grandeur.Today, Landmark Center serves as a cultural center for music, dance, theater, exhibitions, public forums, and hosts countless special events.

Landfall Terrace

RV sites by Tanners Lake, fishing pier, basketball court, playground by lake, teen center, youth center, beach area, picnic area.

Land of Memories Park

Visitors of all ages will enjoy the hiking trails that wind along the Blue Earth and Minnesota rivers and through the woods in Mankato's Land of Memories Park. One of the parks features is the campground. Other offerings at the Land of Memories Park include soccer fields used by local soccer teams on the west side of the park; an open area for Frisbee golf; bike trails; a boat ramp; and the Floyd Roberts Jr. Pavilion that can be rented for many types of events.

Lancaster Riverside Golf Club

9 hole par 36 public course. USGA course rating 34.0. USGA slope rating 114. Scenic, rather hilly layout with the first six fairways along the river. Tee off on 8 & 9 over water. Beautifully groomed fairways and large greens averaging 5000 sq. ft. Clubhouse and 300 yard driving range adjacent to course. Challenging course and a joy to play.

209 Pub & Grill

It all started in 1983. Big burgers, beer, and sports, the ultimate trifecta! All of their burgers are 85% lean ground beef. They use zero trans fat cooking oil, and only the freshest produce is chosen. Their spaghetti and alfredo sauce, Lamplighter sauce, soups, chili and dips are all made from scratch right in their kitchen. Their winning attitude is still going strong today. When the game is on, Their plasma screen hi def TV’s are second to none. They turn up the volume to give you the feeling of being right there in the stadium.

Lamb's Resort Cabins & Campground

We are a quiet, family owned and managed resort on 60 acres with more than a 1/2 mile of private Lake Superior shoreline. Our convenient location is ideal to explore the entire North Shore of Lake Superior. Convenient access to boat launching, charter fishing, museums, bakery, restaurants and shops nearby.

Our 14 cozy, comfortable, affordable housekeeping cabins are on Lake Superior or overlook the spectacular Cross River Falls.

Our campground provides wooded sites on Lake Superior or nestled among trees with Lake Superior access.

Lakewood Lodge

Lakewood Lodge is a Minnesota resort on Sand Lake offering family and fishing vacations with newer lake cabins that have all the amenities of home, a new playground, lodge, swimming beach, planned children's programs and great fall colors.

Lakeville Convention & Visitors Bureau

Visit Lakeville for scenic natural beauty, challenging golf courses, lakes, beaches, and an abundance of trails and parks. Snowmobiling, bicycling and cross country ski trails, as well as downhill skiing nearby, exceptional ball fields for tournaments, and performances at the Lakeville Area Arts Center!