Russell's on the Lake

Our Restaurant is beautifully located on the shores of Big Lake and offers guests great food and service with a one of a kind view.

Rushford Peterson Valley Chamber of Commerce

STAY at motels, inns, B&Bs, and campgrounds.
DINE at an excellent variety of restaurants.
BIKE the 60-mile, paved Root River State Trail
PADDLE the Root River by canoe, kayak, or tube
HIKE bluff trails to scenic overlooks
FISH for trout, walleye, northern, bass, sunfish, or rough fish
HUNT for whitetail deer, turkeys, upland birds and small game
PLAY at parks, playgrounds, or the Rushford Aquatic Center
TOUR museums, unique lefse bakery, or state fish hatchery
GOLF 11 courses within 30 miles of our valley

Rush Hour Bar & Grill

A full service restaurant and sports bar offering a variety of daily lunch specials as well as delicious appetizers, salads, sandwiches and homemade pizza, wraps, hoagies, smoked beef & pork sandwiches.

During golf season enjoy your meal and / or drinks outside on our patio, with a beautiful view of the course.

Rush Creek Golf Club

Our 18-hole championship golf course has hosted many national events including 3 LPGA Tour events and most recently, the 2004 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship. In addition, Rush Creek was voted "Best Public Golf Course" in 2001 and 2002 by Citysearch.com. Come out and play Rush Creek to find a true test of golf and to experience nature at its best. Rush Creek Golf Club is the most complete golf and meeting facility you will find in the Twin Cities. Open to everyone since 1996, Rush Creek is the perfect place for golfing, dining, weddings or any other occasion you can think of.

Running Aces Casino & Racetrack

Running Aces Casino & Racetrack has something for everyone including a Las Vegas style card room, live harness horse racing and trout fishing every summer, full-service restaurant, and year round simulcast wagering.

Runestone Museum

Home of the World Famous Kensington Runestone--making Alexandria, MN the Birthplace of America! Come and see historical artifacts that support the theory that Middle Age Vikings explored this land long before Columbus. The Runestone Museum also offers a Children's Discovery Room, an Ice Age Giants Exhibit, a First Peoples of Minnesota Exhibit, an outdoor "Fort Alexandria" replica with real buildings from the 1860s-1910s, a 40 foot Viking Ship and much much more! Visit our Museum Shop--the perfect place to purchase unique and local gifts.

Rum River Regional Trail

The Rum River Regional Trail runs through the city of Anoka beginning at Akin Riverside Park and heads north into the Anoka Nature Preserve. It provides approximately 4 miles of paved trails with historical markers along the way.

Bike, hike, and walk year round and follow the paved trail into the Anoka Nature Preserve to then navigate 2+ miles of looping gravel trails. This beautiful preserve includes a small parking lot, nature-inspired playground at the trail head and an open shelter available to rent for small gatherings.

Rum River Hills Golf Club

Semi-private course (par 71) 18 holes. Women's red tees 70.1/119 5093 yds; men's white tees: 70.1/119 6089 yds; women's white tees: 75.6/131 6089 yds; men's blue tees 71.3/122 6338 yds. Carts have G.P.S. system. We have great leagues, and tournament packages. (Bring your event to RRH and every player will receive a free round certificate).