Your Peterson Basics

Begin your tour at the Peterson Station Museum/Visitor Center where friendly volunteers will help you discover the essential things to enjoy your day. If you wish to eat homemade pie (yes, even the crust!), watch an artist create, relax with a glass of wine, or select a book to read while resting at our bandstand, we’ve got what you need.


Intriguing museum, Visitor Center, Little Free Library, and City Bike Share location, this is a must-see when visiting Peterson.


Peterson Bike Share Program

Bike Share Program | 1877 Peterson Station Museum and Visitor Center

228 Mill Street, Peterson MN 55962
(507) 875-2451

Bicycles are available to use for short trips or longer needs. Bring your driver's license.


Burdey's Cafe

Your go-to breakfast and lunch destination. Burdey’s offers something for everyone, including vegetarian and gluten-free options, homemade soups, eggs from happy chickens, and our world-famous scratch-made pies. Free Wi-Fi, bathrooms, and ice water for our friends on the trail.


Peterson American Legion Post 526

Offering FREE facilities: plan your next special event with us! Check out our newly remodeled Club Room with the addition of two big-screen TVs. Pool and darts, pull-tabs, pizza, garlic cheese bread, assorted snacks, your favorite cold beverages, and free popcorn. Wi-Fi and ATM available on site. Open seven days a week. Public Welcome!


Peterson American Legion – Off Sale Liquor

Public Welcome! Off-Sale available Monday–Saturday until 10pm, Sunday until 6pm. ATM available.


A Minnesota Department of Natural Resources trout hatchery. Raising Lake Trout, Splake Trout and MN Driftless Brook Trout to improve angling opportunities in lakes and streams throughout Minnesota.


Peterson Free Little Library

The Little Free Library | 1877 Peterson Station Museum Anex

228 Mill Street, Peterson MN 55962
(507) 875-2451

Open 24/7


Nearby in Rushford…

Rushford, MN Aquatic Center

Open to Public. Seasonal hours - call Rushford City Hall (507)-864-2444 for more information


Rushford, MN Public Library

The Rushford Public Library is a library in Rushford, Minnesota. It is a member of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating, the SE Minnesota library region.