Now that it’s December, the Land of 10,000 Lakes is filled to the brim with Christmas cheer. Everywhere you go, there’s a festive light show or lovely festival to help you celebrate the season. One charming Minnesota town gets even more festive in the winter season, when it looks like a gingerbread village come to life. Read on to learn about one of our favorite towns, Lanesboro, Minnesota.

Lanesboro is a charming community tucked away in the rolling hills of southeastern Minnesota. It’s about 125 miles – a two-hour drive – south of the Twin Cities.
Lanesboro, Minnesota in Fillmore County/Facebook
With its scenic landscape – the Root River flows right through the town – Lanesboro is a lovely area all year long.
Lanesboro, Minnesota in Fillmore County/Facebook
Lanesboro is a charming community tucked away in the rolling hills of southeastern Minnesota. It’s about 125 miles – a two-hour drive – south of the Twin Cities.
Lanesboro, Minnesota in Fillmore County/Facebook
It looks like a perfect gingerbread village. The downtown area is lined with lovely local shops and restaurants.
Lanesboro, Minnesota in Fillmore County/Facebook

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Duck into any local business – shop or restaurant – and you’ll be greeted with a warm smile and great service.
Lanesboro, Minnesota in Fillmore County/Facebook
Check out the St. Mane Theater or any gallery for a peek into the local culture.
Lanesboro Arts/Facebook
Being the Bed & Breakfast Capital of Minnesota, Lanesboro has many charming places to stay.
Habberstad House Bed and Breakfast/Facebook
These historic buildings – some century-old Victorian estates – are especially gorgeous in wintertime.
Historic Scanlan House Bed and Breakfast Inn/Facebook
Other things to do during the winter in Lanesboro? Tour the countryside! A drive across the snow-covered hills will be absolutely beautiful.
Lanesboro, Minnesota in Fillmore County/Facebook

Next time you’re in southern Minnesota, take a detour to Lanesboro! This charming gingerbread village come to life is the perfect spot to take in the arts, foods, and local businesses of small-town Minnesota. For more information about the town, check out their website or Facebook page.

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