ROCK EDDY BLUFF FARM
10245 Maries Road 511
Dixon, MO 65459, USA
573-759-6081
Comfort in the Ozark hills. Cottage, cabins, and Bed & Breakfast. Scenic views, solitude, and country pleasures are our specialties. Relax in bucolic surroundings, canoe, fish, nature watch, hike, swim. Day or Week. Phone: 573-759-6081 or 800-335-5921 Website: 'http://www.rockeddy.com'
Amish Greenhouse (Center of Amish Community)
This Amish run greenhouse sells plants, flowers, and bedding plants. It is located near the center of a small Amish community near Dixon. Presently this and a nearby furniture maker are the only Amish businesses, but in season many Amish farms sell garden produce, eggs and the like.
For more specific directions contact Rock Eddy Bluff Farm
www.rockeddy.com Info at
http://www.rockeddy.com/dixon_amish.htm
Miller Farm (Outdoor furniture and Natural beef, pork, and poultry)
The Point Steakhouse
Well known in the area as the location for good food and causal dining, The Point also processes a scenic view into the Gasconade River Valley from high on the Bluff at Portugese Point. Phone 573-759-6100 See their website at:
http://www.pointsteakhouse.com/
Boiling Springs Campground & Canoe Rental
RV campground on the bank of the Gasconade River. They are also a canoe outfitter and will put in canoes for floats starting on the Gasconade or Big Piney Rivers. Phone: 573-759-7294 On the web:
http://www.dixoncamping.com/
Moreland's Restaurant
Morelands is widely known in the area. But, because of a spat with the highway department, they do not have a sign directing you from Hwy 63. They are known for their excellent catfish, but have many other item on the menu and have a bar also. Follow Maries Co. Road 325 to its end at the Gasconade River. You are there. Phone 573-422-9918
Bluegrass Pickin Time Memorial Park
Carol's Memorial Park is well known among Bluegrass music fans. Festivals occurr on both the Memorial Day and Labor Day Holidays, but music can be heard almost any weekend during the warmer months. Lots of RV spaces and a dump station available. Phone: 573-759-3544 On the web:
http://www.bluegrasspickintime.com
Bell Chute Public fishing access
Provides access the the Gasconade River for fishing and recreation.
Museum and Historical Society Bldgs
The Maries County Historical Society operates the "old Jail" museum here, along with two reconstructed orignal log houses from the local area.
Paydown Public River Access
The Missouri Department of Conservation access to the Gasconade River.
Hilkemeyer's Store
This store will be interesting for the outdoors person. If has hunting gear, guns, clothes, and Honda ATVs.
White Stone Inn
Good food and casual dining in this very small little German Catholic town. Situated in an old stone building that was once the town's general store. Phone: 573-744-5827
The Wesphalia Inn
Well known for family style dining in an old hotel in this German Catholic town. Fried Chicken and country ham are specialties. Phone: 573-455-9991
Argyle Pub
A restaurant and bar is a favorite of locals in this small, off-the-main-road town. Their is a separate dining area, but one can also order from the bar while sipping a beer or shooting pool. Phone: 573-765-4554
Meyer Berry & Pumkin Farm
Pick your own blueberries and blackberries. In the fall, take a wagon ride to the fields and pick your own pumkins. 573-759-7998
Oak Hills Country Club
Good nine-hole golf course. Everyone welcome. 573-759-2323
Homeplate Bar & Grill
Good menu and clean little cafe that also offers tap and bottled beer. 573-759-3210
Farmer's Cafe
Located in the building of the South Central Livestock Market, the cafe serves good food and is generally open during normal hours.
Caveman Bar-BQ & Steak House
This restaurant in a cave provides a unique dining experience. It is 45 minutes to a one-hour drive from Rock Eddy Bluff. (We will provide directions.) Our guests agree that while the food is good, you go for the experience. Importantly, they accept only cash -- no checks or credit cards.
Phone 573-765-4554
Clifty Creek Natural Bridge
This natural wonder is a short distance from Rock Eddy Bluff Farm and is visited by many of our guests, though relatively infrequently by other visitors. The natural area is owned by the Missouri department of conservation.
There are three routes to visit the arch. Depending on how much hiking you want to do, we will advise.
Nearby the natural bridge there is a small cave where a hermit once lived. The walk up the creek brings you by many small cliffs and pools of spring-fed water.