Albert Roviera

Tucked away in the southeastern corner of Minnesota, scenic and idyllic Lanesboro, named one of "America's prettiest towns" by Forbes magazine and Yahoo Travel, is located approximately 130 miles southeast of Minneapolis. Hugely popular with tourists, Lanesboro, which occupies a tiny 1.3 square miles and has a population of less than a 1000 residents, is renowned for its Bed and Breakfasts and is aptly called "The Bed and Breakfast Capital of Minnesota".

If you are a lover of bed and breakfasts, also known as B&Bs, then you need to visit Lanesboro, Minnesota. This beautiful historic Minnesota town is set in Fillmore County and is recognized as a model Midwest town for revitalization. Not too long ago Lanesboro was considered a declining Midwest town, but today it has a vibrant diverse community and a thriving art scene and tourism industry.

A bed & breakfast inn is not a new concept. Since the dawn of man, homes have been opened to the hungry, the needy, and the weary. From medieval knights seeking sanctuary in monasteries to early pioneers looking for a safe refuge in a boarding house, all contribute to the bed & breakfast homes and inns serving weary travelers and vacationers in modern times.