Peterson is tucked against steep wooded bluffs, a picturesque place to live and play in Southeastern Minnesota along the Root River and Root River State Trail. Nestled in the bluffs of Southeastern Minnesota in the heart of the Rushford Peterson Valley, just across the bridge from National Scenic Byway 16, you will find the city of Peterson. Peter Peterson Haslerud, the town father, must have sett
led here because of the Root River, fertile soil, breathtaking scenery, bountiful wildlife, great fishing, abundant trout streams, and few if any mosquitoes! Our city of 1/2 square mile boasts an RV campground with a new children's playground, a historic inn, a lovely B&B, hotel suites, a restaurant famous for homemade pies and their breakfast and lunch specialties, an old-fashioned ice cream shop, canoe, inter-tube and kayak rental, American Legion open to the public, an artist making unique gift items from exotic woods and acrylics, plus more! Many groups use our variety of accommodations to host reunions and retreats. Use Peterson as your home base when visiting the area and canoe the Root River, bike and hike the Root River Trail, scout out the common birds (350) of our valley, visit the Peterson State Fish Hatchery, and don’t forget to tour The Peterson Station Museum. Drive the Scenic Byway and watch eagles soar over the river, shop Historic Bluff Country to find a wide variety of treasures, discover nearby caves, and take an Amish Tour. Friends of Peterson is our nonprofit volunteer group supporting and promoting Peterson community events for area residents and visitors. We always welcome more volunteers to plan, organize and help with our events. Planning meetings are held monthly on the fourth Thursday at 7:00 PM. Contact: [email protected]
Annual Events:
GAMMEL DAG FEST AND MIDSUMMER CELEBRATION – June (Saturday of Father’s Day weekend)
TRAIL TOWNS 60-MILE GARAGE SALE - June (4th Friday)
MUSIC CONCERT SERIES IN THE HISTORIC BANDSTAND – July (Sundays)
TASTE OF THE TRAIL – September (Saturday after Labor Day)
CHRISTMAS IN PETERSON – December (2nd Saturday)
See our event listings and posts for more information. Along with Peterson's local events, check out what is happening in nearby Rushford, Whalan, Lanesboro, Harmony, Houston, and all over the Root River Valley.
