Katie and Keegan do Rochester/Lanesboro, Minn.

Six-word memoir:
Rochester: Very happening city, wasn't expecting that.
Lanesboro: Historic, saloon, river valley kinda town.

Ultimately, Keegan and I were headed to Lanesboro, Minn. on a suggestion from co-workers who have family there. We ended up making pit-stops in Rochester, knowing it is home to Kemps Ice Cream and the Mayo. The only Fazoli's left in Minnesota is there too, along with any stores, restaurants and parks you could ever need.

Arriving at the destination, you have have to drive down a big hill that overlooks the town. It was a saloon-type town where there was nothing corporate, nothing to wipe out the small businesses, which was refreshing especially after Rochester. There were a few bed and breakfasts, and outfitters for play on Root River. We saw two deer just hanging out near a library, and a waterfall nearby - this was without having to do any hiking, just heading into a parking lot. I wanted to explore the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, but it got dark and I couldn't see it (there was a ropes course there, though!). There were several large parks as well.


Definitelay a place to get a canoe next time!

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