Nearly 100 years after Peterson Station opened to serve SE MN Railroad customers, it welcomed the public again in 1974--this time as a museum, geneology center, and visitors center.
Your Home Away From Home - Friendly five-room motel in a 1900 home, plus two charming vintage cabins, all with private bath/AC. Homey, impeccably clean, affordable, smoke-free, and pet-friendly. Locked bike storage, off-street parking, outdoor patio, morning hot beverages. Office with fridge, freezer/ice, microwave.
Come in to enjoy the updated club room, Heggies pizza, hot sandwiches, and snacks, plus your favorite cold beverages. On-sale and Off-sale available for purchase.
Burgers on Tuesdays and Tex-Mex on Thursdays, 5-7 p.m., and Heggie's Pizza, snacks, and cold beverages served all week.
Year-round - Monday through Saturday drive in your car at your own pace to Amish shops and sites guided by a pleasantly narrated audio CD. Available for rent at Stone Mill Hotel & Suites and Amish Experience. / 507-467-8663
Experience an exciting tour of Amish Country with one of our knowledgeable guides- offering van tours, car tours or group rates.
Located on the Root River Bike Trail, a must stop for a piece of homemade pie& ice cream or a sandwich.
Very private and tranquil Japanese-style loft, short walk from Harmony's downtown and bike trail.
Bar and Grill. Burgers, Sandwiches, Pizza and cold drinks.
Borrow a bicycle during the warm-weather months at the Rushford Public Library, Peterson Station Museum, Fountain City Hall, Preston Visitors Center, or Harmony Visitory Center. Adult bicycles available for use, at no charge, but on a first-come, first-served basis.
Seasonal - Educational, respectful and fully narrated 3-hour Old Order Amish tours visiting fams and shops.
Located at the base of Magelssen Bluff, this 36-site campground has spacious lots, full hookups, fire rings, picnic tables and a storm shelter. Located right on the Root River Bike Trail and within walking distance to town and the Root River water access, this campground offers daily, weekly, and seasonal camping.
The restaurant with a beautiful view! Menu includes appetizers, salad bar, soups, burger's, sandwiches, steaks and seafood.
Camping allowed with permit from Fillmore County.
Year-round - Canoes, Kayaks, tubes, bikes, cross-country skis, snowshoes, guided fishing trips.
World class resort located in the Root River Valley. Featuring 3 to 8 bedroom cabins. Families, Reunions, Girls Weekends, Crafting Groups, Retreats, Couples
The Chatfield Brass Band is a Community Band based in Chatfield, Minnesota that attracts adult musicians from throughout SE Minnesota. Free concerts in the band shell.
Theater - Performing Arts - Music - Community Outreach
Thursdays | Rain or Shine | May-October | City Park
The Chatfield Music Lending Library is dedicated to keeping the spirit and tradition of band music alive in America and the World. By operating a renowned library that features one of the most extensive collections of concert band music in the world.
This 19-mile trail was developed by a group of neighbors with a passion for ATVs. The trail is entirely on private land and leads riders through backdrops of field, forest, pasture and woods. Please respect the private landowners and stay on the marked trails. The trail is provided by the City of Chatfield and maintained by the Chatfield ATV Trails Club.
The Chosen Valley Golf Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. 9-hole - Par 35.
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 beds · 1 bath Loft
Spend the day lounging on the rooftop deck or after biking on the Lanesboro trails, soak in your own private hot tub.
A full service fitness center that offers everything a person needs to maintain their health and fitness goals! Guest passes available for 1-day, 2-day or 1-week to work out in fitness center.
Award-winning, professional live theatre in our 30th season! With an enticing mix of musicals, comedies, dramas, and more, there's something for everyone at the Commonweal.
Located in downtown Lanesboro, our family- and group-friendly Inn features 13 standard rooms and two apartments. Public spaces include our breakfast room where coffee and tea are served all day, our inviting lobby, and our meeting room with the capacity to seat 36 people. Off street parking and locked bike storage available.
Comfortable lodging with free wi-fi, close to bike trail and downtown Harmony.
A modern two-story hotel featuring 40 tastefully decorated guest rooms including six themed whirlpool suites. Enjoy relaxing by our fireplace in our Hearth Room, swimming in the only indoor pool or enjoying the spa.
The County Fair Campground is open April 15 through October 15.
3 bedroom whole house rental with everything you need for the perfect stay.
Now be a lay led community with Sunday service at 10:30 am with a casual atmosphere. Welcoming to everyone exploring their spiritual preferences. Visit us on Facebook for current happenings, including upcoming Sunday speakers.
Located on the Root River offering tent,RV & permanent sites with full hookups. Tube, Canoe & Kayak Outfitting, 5 unit hotel
Seasonal - Eagle Cliff Campground offers a variety of rentals, including: canoes, kayaks and tubes.
Non operating 1917 filling station. Step back in time when gas was cheap and service was of the utmost importance.
A farm-to-table neighborhood eatery featuring a full bar, seasonal menu & from scratch cooking.
Beautiful, mature, 9-hole-Par 36 golf course nestled in the bluffs with cart rentals. Relax in this scenic golf course’s clubhouse or on the surrounding deck with a cold beverage and meal from the Bar & Grill.
Near the Root River and Root River State Trail, apartment rentals by the night or longer; 2-night minimum stay during peak.
Basic campground offers 6 electric/water hookup sites on a first-come, first-served basis, pay at honor box on site.
Par 36, 9-hole course open to the public, little to no wait for tee times.
View our Karst display and displays from Harmony’s history. Self-guided historic tour of Harmony starts at the Visitor Center. 15 2nd Street NW.
This vacation rental stay includes a private guest bedroom and bathroom on the second floor of one of Rushford’s 19th Century early American Homes. Take a short walk or quick bike ride to find downtown dining options or access the Root River State Trail.
Chinese food - Dine in or Take out.
Houston's South Park features an archery range and trails for hiking, horseback riding and spaces for primitive camping.
Trailhead Park at the Houston Nature Center offers a picnic shelter, primitive campsite, band shell, and observation decks to view nesting boxes and migrating waterfowl on our pond. The natural playground features a zip-line (weekends only), tree house, and play area. The park also features the Houston Nature Center, where visitors will find wildlife exhibits as well as educational programs.
The International Owl Center is the only all-owl education center in the United States. It is open Thursday-Monday and features daily live owls programs and owl related events and programing. It also hosts an annual Internation Festival of Owls the first weekend in March.
Good eats! Good drinks! Good company! All around great place to eat, with a down home atmosphere and friendly service. We have a little of something for everyone! Great pizza, burgers, wings, and beer!
A Bed & Breakfast worth going to jail for!
Historic theatre in downtown Harmony, showing new movie releases on modern equipment!
Handcrafted espresso, specialty coffee, quality tea, all-fruit smoothies, bakery items, panini sandwiches, and more!
Take a table at Jt's Corner Bar & Grill in Houston and look forward to your next meal. JT's offers traditional pub-style food and off-sale liquor.
Breakfast, Hot Plates, Pizza – Delivery Available
Small batch "Nano" brewery. Glasses and growlers. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Multi-disciplinary arts organization offering year-round programming including place based artist residencies, "Surprise Sculpture" arts education, and the annual "Art in the Park" fine arts festival. Gallery onsite.
Experience the culture and values of Lanesboro's people. Three floors of history with new World War I and photography displays and an interactive phone booth! The museum is part of Lanesboro's voice to the world.
Seasonal - Open to public. No tee-times are required. This 9-hole golf course offers several elevation changes and gives all players the opportunity to challenge their game. Restaurant available in the club house.
Year-round - One of five Minnesota DNR cold-water trout hatcheries. Gates open Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm.
20-unit motel on the the trail in downtown Rushford. Each room has a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee pot. Spacious lobby for relaxing. Accessible and pet-friendly room available. Continental breakfast.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Forestville State Park with the whole family including the four legged ones (and actually ENJOY it as we have very few mosquitoes)!
The Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Preston is the second State Veterans Cemetery, after Little Falls, and had it's official dedication ceremony the Sunday before Memorial Day, 2016.
The Haven is situated in a picturesque area of southeast Minnesota and features a spring-fed swimming pool. Campsites are available along with "Haven Rooms" and "The Cabin."
A beautiful, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, large hunting lodge. 1500 acres for horseback riding, hiking, fishing, & nature. The lodge has all the comforts for a quiet getaway.
Every October, the Monster Bash Haunted House serves up scary good fun- hours vary, check website before travelling.
Hike the goat prairies in early to late summer to find blooming wildflowers. Spectacular views from this outstanding prairie SNA make the upward climb well worthwhile.
Mystery Cave is a guided tour of Minnesota's longest known cave, with stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, and beautiful underground pools, and a maze of interconnecting passages.
Just south of Harmony, Niagara Cave is one of the most fascinating and distinctive geological attractions in the US. Open by reservation--easy to book your tour at www.niagaracave.com!
Play an outdoor 18-hole mini golf course before or after touring Niagara Cave!
O’Leary’s Bed & Breakfast is a renovated 1910 classic home located in a quiet neighborhood just a short walk (6 blocks) from Historic downtown Lanesboro and the Root River bike trail. This is our 21st season! We are open weekends only, May thru October. If you would like to extend your weekend stay,we offer Thu/Sun stay at a $10 reduced,no breakfast rate.
With the perfect blend of salty and sweet, this kettle corn is popped fresh right on the trail, at 431 Half Street in Whalan. ( Next to Treasures on the Trail).
Seasonal hours may very.
contact Owen Lewis owenhammerlewis@gmail.com.
Oakenwald Terrace, built in 1897 and proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is one of the grandest homes in South Eastern Minnesota. You will drive away from your stay marveling at the architecture, the historical content and the collectables displayed everywhere in this amazing home.
Make some memories in Southeast Minnesota while staying in this beautiful new home. Local Amish craftsmanship throughout the construction of this home. Enjoy a relaxing evening on the spacious patio overlooking the city by the natural gas fire pit. There is so much beauty to go see in Southeast Minnesota, we hope you enjoy your stay.
Playground, restrooms, ball fields, volleyball court, and picnic shelter next to the Root River Trail.
From the moment you arrive, you will enjoy the quiet family camping atmosphere with instant access to the 60-mile paved Root River Bike Trail. Each of the 9 sites has a picnic table and fire ring.
$30 Rental fee includes full water, sewer, and 2-25amp hookups. Free Wi-Fi.
Visit our website for reservations and more information.
Produces Lake Trout and Splake Trout for MN's Cold Water Trout Program. Seasonal self-guided tours and guided tours with reservations.
Preston Golf Course is a Beautiful and Friendly 9 Hole Course on Rolling Hills in Southeastern Minnesota.
The Preston Swimming Pool is a seasonal pool located in Preston, Minnesota. Swimmers of all ages are welcome!
Wine/Beer/Bourbon/Cocktail bar in Lanesboro MN that features drink/food pairings, wine, craft beer, bourbon and cocktails. We have lots of outdoor seating with views of Lanesboro. Shareables, Salads, Soups, and Charcuterie Boards, Bourbon/Bacon Boards.
Water activities abound! Canoe, kayak, tube, or fish the river and the area's vast network of streams.
Your destination for R&R in MN bluff country. We offer modern rooms in a historic building. With 5 rooms and 4 suites, we can accommodate a variety of group sizes. Suites have private outdoor space as well as a living room and kitchenette. Work or connect online here with fast WIFI. Connect to your favorite apps on our Roku TV’s. Our fresh and updated rooms will provide a restful nights sleep and place to relax during your getaway. Located on the main street, we are steps away from all the quality food in Lanesboro and right across the street from the iconic bike trail bridge. A place to relax, right where you want to be!
Seasonal - We rent sturdy canoes, large, leisurely tues and comfortable, well maintained bikes. We also sell items your trip might require suce as fishing tackle, night crawlers, firewood and ice.
The Root River State Trail, a paved, 42-mile state trail, begins in Fountain and runs through the quaint and picturesque rural communities of Lanesboro, Whalan, Peterson, Rushford and Houston. Constructed on an abandoned railroad, the trail is generally level and wheelchair accessible.
The Root River represents the timeless scenic and historic qualities characteristic of southeastern Minnesota. The river has gentle to moderate flow with a few riffles, although water level can vary substantially with rainfall. Many quaint towns along the river offer historical sights, services, and hospitality, making it ideal for a family day trip.
Root River Yoga is a traveling yoga studio that serves SE MN and the Driftless Area.
Root River Yoga serves the rural people throughout the communities of SE MN and beyond. Many students take multiple classes a week in the various locations. Classes are offered in sessions throughout the year. Drop-ins and new students are always welcome. Please contact us with any questions or requests. THANK YOU!
Seasonal pool with zero-depth entry, children's pool, and larger pool with diving board. Daily fee or seasonal pass.
8 RV sites near Creekside playground, hiking, Rush Creek, and less than 1/2-mile from the Root River Trail; reserve through Pam's Corner Convenience.
Displays of memorable artifacts and surrounded by landmark buildings, visit the Depot Museum to explore the past and learn how our community got its start.
Surrounded by the beautiful bluffs of SE Minnesota's Driftless Region, our Rustic Hearth Event Center has all the ambiance and amenities for your groups next event. It includes high-end video and audio integration, fully-stocked catering kitchen, 2000 square foot meeting space with rustic stone fireplace, two breakout rooms and a beautiful deck.
An ideal venue for weddings, family reunions and retreats. We have nine bedrooms. Five with private baths. No minimum stay.
Well-regarded for its warm hospitality, socially- and environmentally-aware operation, and magnificent breakfasts. Well-appointed guest rooms with period furniture, crafted woodwork, and vintage hardware. All bedrooms are air-conditioned with queen beds, private attached baths, and include a full breakfast.
Burgers - Baskets - Beer - Bowling
Amazing 1/3-lb. burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and weekly specials, including cold-water lobster tail and rib-eye steak.
Intimate performing arts venue presenting a full schedule of concerts, film screenings, professional drama and community theatre productions. Home to "Over the Back Fence" variety show, second Fridays (Mar-Nov)
Choose from guest rooms with large double whirlpool bathtubs and iron-claw fireplaces to standard rooms, all nestled in the beautiful and tranquil setting of southeast Minnesotas Bluff Country.
Stop by for Subs and Soup and Desserts and Beverages
The Club, also known as the Preston Servicemen’s Club, is a neighborhood bar, event center and home to the American Legion and VFW.
The Creamery offers hand-tossed pizza, ice cream and a variety of sandwiches, soups and salads with seasonal, outdoor patio seating.
The Sawmill Inn is located in the heart of Southeast Minnesotas Bluff Country. Come enjoy the warmth and friendliness of hometown hospitality!
1-4 guests · 1 bedrooms · 0.5 bath · wood stove
Located on 25 acres of steep bluffs, this Tiny House is tucked on the edge of a mature hardwood forest. A 100 yard hike in, allows guests to feel truly unplugged. Comfortably rustic, the Tiny House is furnished with solar electricity, clean water and firewood is supplied with each stay. 100% off the grid and utilizes a small solar system.
Located Directly on the Root River Bike Trail System, The Trailhead Inn meets all your lodging needs.
Walk-in tent camping is available in Trailhead Park. There are nine tent campsites, each with a tree and fire ring. Sites are used on a first-come first-serve basis and are just $20/night! Local firewood is available as well as clean showers and restrooms.
On the Root River Trail, west of Rushford, camp on large, grass sites with full RV hookups, picnic shelter with bathroom/shower, playground & more.
The Valley High Golf Club features an 18-hole public course and golf shop along with its full restaurant and bar. Find quality food, drinks, and fun in a clean and casual atmosphere.
All RV’s, Campers, & Tents Welcome.
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A visit to the museum will take you back in time when Whalan was a bustling railroad community and home to many Norwegian immigrents. Sat & Sunday and by appointment
Centrally-located, clean, affordable motel to rest after a full day of activity. Private baths, TV, WiFi, air conditioning, microwave and refrigerator.
