Come Play in Lanesboro – Summer Theatre Season in Full Swing
After nearly 10 inches of rain in May and continued dreary skies into June, I think summer has finally arrived in Lanesboro. We’re celebrating three consecutive days of sunshine! With summer comes a new theatre season and a few new arrivals around town.
Blythe Spirit opened at the Commonweal Theatre on May 10th and has been receiving great reviews.
Sherlock Holmes: the Final Adventure opens on June 21 and runs through the end of October. Enhance your theatre experience by booking a Romance and Relaxation Packageincluding dinner for 2 at the Intermission restaurant. The theatre is also offering a “Date Night” package including 2 tickets, champagne, gourmet desserts, reserved seating, and concierge service. Contact the box office at 800 657-7025 for more details.
A number of downtown buildings have under gone a facelift. Pedal Pushers Cafe has a new fresh look with an updated menu. Rhino’s Pizza and Subs is now Gil B’s Pizza and Subs with a restored historic store front. Lanesboro Local has moved 300 feet south and has more space for many new locally produced items. Amish Experience has expanded to a 2nd store front with new merchandise lines. Get Fresh Vintage offers a variety of creatively re-purposed articles to tickle your fancy. Little River General Store has new items for fishermen to take advantage of all the great trout streams near by.
The Root River valley offers fun ways to fill your time away. In addition to the trail, river sports, shopping, Amish tours and theatre in Lanesboro, you can browse antiques in Harmony or sample win at two wineries within a half hour of Lanesboro each with their own tasting room.
Visit Seed Savers in rural Decorah where you can find great gardening ideas along with a unique supply of heirloom seeds.
Lanesboro is the Bed and Breakfast Capital of Minnesota. Your MBBA member inns Scandinavian Inn and Hillcrest Hide-Away B&B are ready to help you have a great time in southeast Minnesota. We hope to see you soon.
