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Historic Bluff Country Inc.


Southeastern Minnesota Historic Bluff Country Inc.  

303 South Elm Street PO Box 489, Rushford, MN 55971-0489

507-864-2992     800-428-2030    hbc@acegroup.cc


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City Campground

 

Judy's Country Kitchen

 

Welcome to Peterson, MN - A hidden gem located in the heart of bluff country.

 

Bike Trail goes right through Peterson

 
 

Peterson Celebrates Farm Life and Wildlife along the

Root River Trail

Saturday, Sept. 17th

3:00 - 7:00

 

Peterson will offer a fascinating view of the farm life and wildlife in our region with live Country Western music as your background. There will be farm animals and wildlife and even a sheep shearing demonstration. You can tour a feed mill, visit a prairie, or ride to the museum in an authentic Amish double buggy.  And if you are hungry, Peterson will have food, refreshments, and a farmers’ market.

 

 

 The actual event list includes:

  • Eagle from Wabasha National Eagle Center  3:00 to 5:00  (this is the only item limited to 2 hours)

  • Regional snakes including a timber rattler

  • Amish double buggy rides

  • Tours of Peterson Station Museum, Chuck's Feed Mill

  • View of Prairie

  • FFA animals

  • Horses

  • 4-H animals and demonstrations

  • Sheep sheering demonstation

  • Country Western Music by "Highway 30"

  • Hamburgers by Cattlemen

  • Farmers' Market

  • Comparisons:  farm machinery

  • bales

 

Main Street

Peterson, Minnesota

 

Zip 55962

507-875-2222

City (camping)  Cuisine (bars and restaurants)   Churches  Lodging  Shopping    

 

Peterson is a quaint village with the Root River State Bike Trail going right through the community and the Root River bordering the edge of town. "A hidden treasure nestled in the bluffs of southeast Minnesota."

118 Fillmore Street

Peterson, MN 55962

www.petersonmn.org

petersoncity@acegroup.cc

Click Here to View Events

 

City

Museum

Peterson Station Museum

Contact Information:

507-875-2415

507-875-2267

johdar@acegroup.cc

John Erickson is the founder and curator of the Peterson Station Museum. Often seen assisting him is his wife Darlene. This is a must see while you are in Peterson! It is a completely restored historic railroad depot. The depot was moved to its current location from a spot next to the old railway. The railway was converted to the current Root River Bike Trail. The museum features a large collection of historical items from the local area and doubles as the Peterson Tourist Center. A new addition was built recently to house the expanding collection. Hours: Memorial Day to Labor day most day

11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call or e-mail for exact hours.

Campgrounds

City RV Campground

Contact Information:

507-875-2222

507-251-6699

www.petersonmn.org

petersoncity@acegroup.cc

Office Hours:

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

*Leave message with name, phone number, and date with request.

Click here for Camground Availability & Reservations

 

City RV Campground

Midweek Camping Packages

Sunday through Thursday

Package Price: $40

  • 1 night at the City RV Campground

  • plus 1 canoe or 2 tubes from Geveva's Hideaway - Canoe & Tube Rentals

Package Price: $150

  • 5 nights camping

  • 1 day rental of 2 canoes or 4 tubes from Geneva's Hideaway - Canoe & Tube Rentals

Shopping

Canoe, Kayak and Tube Rentals

Geneva's Hideaway - Canoe and Tube Rentals

Owners: Terry and Cindy Highum

87 Centennial Street

Peterson, MN 55962

507-875-7733

877-727-4816

genevas@acegroup.cc

www.genevashideaway.com

Businesses

Amber Torgerud Photography


CAR WASH and Laundromat

Fillmore Street

Peterson, MN 55962

 

"Our car wash is the best deal around"  

Just bring your own chamois to dry your vehicle.


Chuck's Feed and Grain

427 Mill Street

Peterson, MN 55962

507-875-2247

ADM Alliance Nutrition. Proven Performance from Innovative Nutrition.


J-T-M Atkinson Co. LLC

Owner: Nancy Atkinson

415 Park Street

Peterson, MN 55962

507-875-2231

nancya@acegroup.cc

Family owned business since 1975. Construction of new homes and all types of remodeling and concrete. Snow plowing and removal services also available.


Marine Credit Union

322 Mill Street

Peterson, MN 55962

507-875-2224

bryan.helgeson@marinecu.com

www.marinecu.com

Family owned business since 1975. Construction of new homes and all types of remodeling and concrete. Snow plowing and removal services also available. 24 hour ATM machine


Todd and Ed's

Owners: Kathy and Kim Chiglo

350 Mill Street

Box 24

Peterson, MN 55962

507-875-2826

Hours:

Monday thru Saturday

10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Closed Sunday

 

Hunting and fishing gear, including guns, ammo, apparel and supplies. Seasonal live bait and much more! Let us help you raise money at your next fundraiser or banquet. Call us to find out how.

Churches

Grace Lutheran Church

Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m.

 While you are in the area, take the time to check out our local church service. We would love to see you there.

 

Cuisine

Chiggy's Liquor

Owners: Kathy and Kim Chiglo

350 Mill Street

P.O. Box 24

Peterson, MN 55962

507-875-2826

Find us on Facebook as Chiggy Liquor

Hours:

Monday thru Saturday

10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Closed Sunday

 

Off-sale liquor store located inside an historic building dated 1856. Great selection of imported and domestic beer, alcohol, liqueurs, and wine; including several varieties from our own community.

 


Judy's Country Kitchen

Owners: Judy Severtson

417 Mill Street

Peterson, MN 55962

507-875-2424

www.judysmn.com

Hours:

Monday thru Thursday:

6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday

6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday

7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Closed Sunday


The Peterson American Legion

410 Mill Street

Peterson, MN 55962

507-875-2235

MN LIC B-00209

 

Daily Specials

Hours:

Monday thru Friday

4:00 p.m. - Close

Saturday and Sunday

2:00 p.m. - Close

 

Relax in the cool, pleasant Peterson American Legion Club in downtown Peterson.

 

Lodging

Bed and Breakfasts, Guest Houses, Historic Inns and Resorts

Geneva's Hideaway

 

Owners: Terry and Cindy Highum

87 Centennial Street

Peterson, MN 55962

507-875-7733

877-727-4816

genevas@acegroup.cc

www.genevashideaway.com

 

(2 bedroom suites with housekeeping amenities - including refrigerator, stove, microwave, toaster, cable TV, and more - tucked into a quiet corner of this quaint town.  Canoe, tube, and kayak rental available.)


The Crossing B&B Midweek

Retreat Package

  • $115 Package includes:

  • Lodging for 1 night at

          The Crossing B&B

  • 1 round of golf at Ferndale Golf Course

  • Up to $30 rental of kayaks, tubes, and/or canoes from Geneva's Hideaway

  • Up to $10 purchase of adult beverages from Chiggy's Liquor

 

The Crossing Bed and Breakfast

Owners: Christina and Jim Whitlock

427 Prospect

P.O. Box 37

Peterson, MN 55962

507-875-2725

jimchris@acegroup.cc

www.thecrossingbb.com

We are quiet Peterson, MN only a short scenic ride from Lanesboro. Five large guest rooms all with private baths, cable TV, and refrigerators. Four include a two-person whirlpool and queen-size beds. Three with skylights, two with fireplaces and one with a king-size bed. There's also a suite to accommodate a family of four.


The Wenneson

425 Prospect

Peterson, MN 55962

507-875-2587

wenneson@acegroup.cc

 

The Inn has 9 comfortable guest rooms, carefully decorated all with private bathrooms, 2 have whirlpool tubs. Enjoy the bike trail or the Root River while staying at our beautiful Inn. Relax on the deck or in the parlor.

 


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Southeastern Minnesota Historic Bluff Country Inc.  303 South Elm Street   PO Box 489,  Rushford, MN 55971-0489

                              

Phone: 507-864-2992   Toll Free: 800-428-2030  Email: hbc@acegroup.cc

   
 

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