LARK Toys, with over 20,000 sq. ft. to explore, is one of the largest independent specialty toy stores in the country. Voted "Best Toy Store in Minnesota."
Highlights include: hand-carved wooden carousel to ride, LARK-made wooden toys, games and puzzles, quality developmental toys, science and nature, arts and crafts, large book store, café, handmade fudge, ice cream and candy, miniature llamas, antique toy museum, and an 18-hole outdoor mini-golf course.
Lark O' the Lake Cafe offers a friendly and warm atmosphere where customers can purchase quality ice cream desserts, upscale coffee beverages, gourmet pizzas and fresh deli fare. Take a look at our menu selection or browse our site to get a sneak preview of our historic café environment.
The new La Quinta Inn & Suites Rochester hotel offers 83 well-appointed guestrooms, including 19 suites and five handicap accessible rooms, all situated in a lovely new development, the Shoppes on Maine in SE Rochester. It is a quiet and peaceful setting that allows you to enjoy the beauty of the suburbs. Our four story hotel is fully handicap accessible and we are conveniently located just 5 miles from the Rochester International Airport, as well as the prestigious Mayo Clinic.
Family-style restaurant with relaxing atmosphere, good selection of appetizers, entrees - burgers, pastas, steaks - and desserts, along with a full bar and great service and scheduled live entertainment. Also provides catering and meeting/party space.
Collection of city history, genealogy and artifacts located on the Root River Trail in the center of downtown. Extensive picture collection. Three floors, containing carefully organized displays, with artifacts labeled with users' names. Group tours available by reservation. After hours visits available on request.
Through a diverse spectrum of community arts programming, LANESBORO ARTS supports both emerging and established artists, revitalizes public spaces, and builds a sense of community and civic pride among the 754 people who call Lanesboro home. Programming includes the annual Art in the Park fine art fesitval, an artist residency program, free youth education classes, fine arts galleries, internship programs, performance art, opportunities to participate in public art, and placemaking activities.
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 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.
Bring your friends, catch the game, and have a great time!
