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Root River

Root River
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Photo by Kayla Thompson

The Root River State Water Trail offers canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and fishing while representing the timeless scenic and historic qualities characteristic of southeastern Minnesota. The Root River is a migratory path or home for over 300 species of birds. Bait is available from local convenience stores. River rentals are available in Peterson.


Driftless Trading Post

Driftless Trading Post
Business
Driftless Trading Post
Category
Do, Eat, Member, RP Valley
Tags
Fishing, kayak, Recreation, Restaurant
Street
318 Mill Street
City
Peterson
Phone
507-875-7733
Website
www.driftlesstradingpost.com
Description

Open seasonally for:

River Rentals - kayaks, canoes, tubes with transportation along the Root River - 7 days a week By Appointment

Restaurant - Serving flatbreads and paninis with local ingredients; beer, seltzer, and other cold beverages. Open beginning May 27 through the summer: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 11 am - 7 pm.

Shuttle Service for bicyclists or river travelers - Available 7 days a week through the summer months and By Appointment.


Chamber Member

Kwik Trip

Kwik Trip
Business
Kwik Trip
Category
Member, RP Valley, Shop
Tags
Coffee, Fishing, Gas, Grocery
Street
110 State Hwy 16
City
Rushford
State
MN
Phone
507-864-4800
Website
www.kwiktrip.com
Description

Kwik Trip offers Top Tier Gasoline and Diesel. Visit the convenience store for hot and cold food and beverages, no-fee ATM, groceries, copy machine/fax service, and more. At the junction of Hwy 16 and Hwy 43 in Rushford, we're just off the Root River State Bike Trail and adjacent to snowmobile trails.


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Pam’s Corner & Off-Sale Liquor

Pam’s Corner & Off-Sale Liquor
Business
Pam’s Corner & Off-Sale Liquor
Category
Member, RP Valley, Shop
Tags
Fishing, Gas, Grocery, Hunting, Off Sale
Street
Junction of State Hwy 16 & 43
City
Rushford
State
MN
Phone
507-864-7949
Description

Pam's Corner offers quality branded fuel and 91 non-oxy premium gasoline. Enjoy hot or cold food, including breakfast sandwiches, bakery items, Piccadilly pizza, many grocery items and more! Fishing and hunting licenses. "Home of the 25 cents pop!" Open 4 a.m. every day. Pam's Off Sale Liquor is located “around the back" and offers beer, wine, liquor and malt beverages, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.


Chamber Member

Rushford Hardware

Business
Rushford Hardware
Category
RP Valley, Service, Shop
Tags
Apparel, Auto, Biking, Construction, Fishing, Gifts, Home & Garden, Home Improvement, Hunting
Street
402 S. Mill St
City
Rushford
State
MN
Phone
507-864-2540
Website
www.acehardware.com
Description

A downtown Rushford location provides for your complete hardware needs.

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Rushford Peterson Valley Chamber of Commerce
401 S. Elm Street
P.O. Box 338
Rushford, MN 55971
507-864-7560

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Rushford, Minnesota, Peterson, Valley, Chamber of Commerce, Visitor Center, Bluff Country, Fillmore County, Scenic Byway, Trojans, Houston, Root River, motorcycle rides, runs, biking, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, tubing, canoeing, Kayak, Root River, birding, Bike Trail, State Bike Trail, Deer, Turkey, Trout, Pheasant, Grouse, Scenic Byway, Root River Trail Towns, Tractor Ride, 60-mile garage sale, taste of the trail, Rushford Days, International Owl Center, hiking, State Parks, Bluffs, Houston Nature Center, wildlife, Mississippi River, Bluff Country, cross country skiing, in line skating, Commonweal Theatre, Niagara Cave, Buffalo Bill days, Whalan Stand Still Parade, Trout Days, Fourth of July, Depot Museum, Gammel Dag Fest, Eagle watching, Great River Road, Amish Byway, Amish Tours, Apple Blossom, Apple Fest, Norsland Lefse, State Fish Hatchery, Historical, Golfing, Ferndale, Magelssen Bluff Park, Owl Fest, Business, Meetings, Construction Crews, Arts, Money Creek, Vinegar Ridge Recreation Area, Mound Prairie, Root River Triathon, Trojans, Hurricanes, Metz’s Hart-Land Cremery, Nordic Lanes, Depot Museum, Shipwreckt Books Publishing, Windswept Inn, Cyclin Inn of Whalan, Andor Wenneson Historic Inn, Bestemor Inn, Holiday Inn, Winona, I90, La Crosse, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, La Crescent, Caledonia, Spring Grove, Mabel, Harmony, Preston, Lanesboro, Peterson, Hokah, Lewiston, St. Charles, Eyota, Rochester, Mayo Clinic, Destination Medical Center, DMC, long-term stay, treatments, Lake City, Wabasha, Kellogg, Jailhouse Historic Inn, Outback Ranch, Brewster’s Red Hotel, Stone Mill Hotel, Coffee Street Inn, Trailhead Inn, Cottage House, Cedar Valley Resort, Old Barn Resort, Berwood Hill Inn, Brownsville, Brewery, Craft Beer, Bar and Grill, Express Suites, AmericanInn, Days Inn, Super 8, sugar Loaf, Music in the Park, Molly B, Mayo Clinic, Destination Medical Center, Distillery, Applefest, Steamboat Days, Great River Shakespeare Festival, Dixieland Jazz Festival, Frozen River Film Festival, Boats & Bluegrass, Sugar Loaf, Ski Jump, Island City Brewing, 1877 Peterson Station Museum, Fish Hatchery, Rush Creek, 2007 Rushford Flood, Driftless, Chuck Ehler,

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  • Scenic Drives
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