And one of the great annual events during this beautiful season is coming up this weekend, January 29th.  Events for the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon begin this Friday, January 29th and runs to February 4th.  One of the favorite and most popular events is the Cutest Puppy Contest on Saturday, January 30th.  This is so adorable and a must see to help kick off the 27th Annual Event!  So consider “embracing” what the beauty of this season, Duluth, and the A G Thomson House have to offer you on your next trip to Duluth! See you soon!!!

Sen. Sharon Ropes and Rep. Greg Davids present the B&B Capital proclamation to Lanesboro

On Monday July 6, state Sen. Sharon Erickson Ropes and state Rep. Greg Davids officially declared the city the “Minnesota’s Bed and Breakfast Capital.” The Minnesota Senate bestowed the honor in a resolution near the end of the 2009 session.

With 15 bed and breakfasts in Lanesboro, and the immediate surrounding area, there is a great display of history and architecture, including Victorian homes, Craftsman homes, and new homes.  Innkeepers extend their Minnesota hospitality to today’s traveler and offer a unique experience in their comfortable and nationally recognized B&Bs.

Historic Downtown Lanesboro

Lanesboro’s entire downtown district is on the National Register of Historic places.  The downtown has been revitalized; the arts flourish, gift shops intrigue, and restaurants satisfy a variety of tastes.  The Cornucopia Art Center features original art works from more than 70 artists in the region.  The Commonweal Theatre Company performs in new 3 million dollar state of the art facility that opened in 2007.

Lanesboro is near one of the largest Old Order Amish settlements in America.  The rolling country side offers an ideal location for their lifestyle. Educational tours are available to see the Amish as they really live, to see the items they produce (baskets, quilts, furniture and crafts).  The Amish tours offer an appreciation for the Amish way of life.

Lanesboro is in the center of Minnesota’s Fillmore County where there is only 1 stop light in the entire county.  The pace in Lanesboro is quieter and slower.  It is a perfect place to relax. Lanesboro is 2 1/2 hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul, 4 1/2 hours from Milwaukee, 5 1/2 hours from Chicago, and 4 1/2 hours from DesMoines.  Visit www.lanesboro.com to learn more about our special town.

kayak on the Root River

Hillcrest Hide-Away Bed and Breakfast in Lanesboro invites you to a summer getaway.  The weather is warm, the river is cool, the bike trail is shaded, and the ice cream shop is ready with refreshments.  The downtown district is on the National Register of Historic buildings and is filled with interesting shops and restaurants .  The Cornucopia Art Center features work from more than 80 artists from throughout the midwest. 

Downtown Lanesboro

Lanesboro offers a variety of things to do for people of all interests.  The theatre season is in full swing with the Commonweal Theatre Company performing “The Odd Couple” and “Rainmaker” through the rest of the summer.  Tours of the large old order Amish community are available as well.

Saturday mornings feature the farmers market in Sylvan Park with garden produce from local growers and Amish women selling their baked goods and quilts.  After a busy day on the trail and dinner alfresco, you can enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride of our picturesce town in the valley.  Call us at 800 697 9902 to make your reservations now.

Your Winter-blues Getaway.

For the next two weeks (now through March 12^th) we will be offering a very special rate to

stay at the Historic Water Street Inn.

Stay in one of our St. Croix Suites named one of the “best views with a room in the St. Croix Valley” for only $129!  These accommodations are two room suites with double whirlpools & fireplaces, most have private decks overlooking the beautiful St. Croix River.  This is a savings of $100 off the regular rate for this room.

Or, stay in any of our other rooms for just $99.  All these rooms feature double whirlpools and most have fireplaces.  Some of these rooms will still have view of the River or sweeping views of Historic Stillwater.

To complete your mini vacation we are offering our guests for the next two weeks (now through March 12^th) a special three-course dinner option in our restaurant “The Grille”

 Dinner for two for only $65 per couple.  This special will also include breakfast for two in

the morning (ordering anything off the menu or our full Champagne Brunch on Sundays).  

Top off your stay with a late check-out time.

Water Street Inn

101 Water Street South

Stillwater, MN 55082

651-439-6000

www.waterstreetinn.us