Below you will find some information about beautiful Steelville and the surrounding area activities that will be sure to make your Missouri vacation unforgettable. Steelville has been dubbed the “floating capital of Missouri” because of its beautiful rivers. You can enjoy a relaxing tube ride or paddle your way down the river in a kayak or canoe. MO has much more than rivers – if you would prefer you can enjoy a round of golf, antiquing or even wine tasting at one of our local wineries. Come experience all that Steelville has to offer while you stay at the Frisco Street Bed and Breakfast.
You’re in for a real treat as you experience the incredible shows at the Meramec Music Theatre. The country Variety Show featuring The Meramecs is packed with feel-good music, showcasing your classic favorites of country, gospel and patriotic! Enjoy the outstanding crowd-favorite Golden Oldies, Patriotic and Holiday Shows! Explore the variety of well-known Bluegrass Bands, Star Performers and the Biggest Talent in Southern Gospel! Tickets are $17 Adults, $16 seniors (55+).
This facility is less than a mile from Frisco Street Bed & Breakfast. The following is information about the Living Room Concerts at Wildwood Springs Lodge. The fall concerts were started years ago when our friends, Brewer & Shipley, performed an acoustic show for family and friends who gathered around a roaring fire in the lobby. The occasional evening of music at Wildwood has since grown into our annual Fall Concert Series. The concerts are still held in our lobby, in front of the big stone fireplace, after our guests have enjoyed European style dining featuring home cooked meals and homemade desserts! Most of the artists who grace our “stage” perform up close, personal, and unplugged. Our guests enjoy the experience of a lifetime, and the performers walk away with warmed hearts and big smiles.
Missouri Wineries – Uncork an Adventure
Taste The Renaissance - Today we're enjoying an exciting renaissance of interest in the wonderful wines of Missouri. We've been quietly perfecting the art of growing grapes and making wine here in America's heartland for nearly a century-and-a-half. Now, folks everywhere are discovering the magic of our distinctive wines - including varietals with uncommon names like Cynthiana/Norton, Vignoles, Seyval and Chambourcin.
Our sun-drenched rolling hills and long growing season are perfect for realizing the full potential of these extraordinary grapes. We're also winning acclaim from wine connoisseurs and judges, consistently bringing home more than our fair share of awards from national and international wine competitions. This site showcases the dedicated people, programs, and the natural blessings of our land which, in concert, have made this renaissance possible. You're warmly invited to visit our wineries, and to taste for yourself the wonders of Missouri Wine Country.
Missouri Department of Agriculture - Agriculture Business Development Division
Wine & Grape Board
There are six wineries located from five to twenty minutes from Steelville. You may choose a delightful day of visiting the following wineries:
Peaceful Bend Vineyard
573-775-3000
1942 Highway T, Steelville, MO
Closed Monday
St. James Winery
1-800-280-WINE
540 Sidney Street
St. James, MO 65559
Meramec Vineyards
573-265-7847
600 State Route B
St. James, MO 65559
Ferrigno Winery
573-265-7742
17301 State Route B
St. James, MO 65559
Heinrichshaus Vineyard & Winery
573-265-5000
18500 State Route U
St. James, MO 65559
Closed Wednesday
4M Vineyard & Rosati Winery
573-265-6892
22050 State Route KK
St. James, MO 65559
Golf Courses
There are many golf courses available in the area. Following are a few of them:
After major renovations, the front nine at Cuba Lakes is a joy to play for the average golfer, and is a test for the more advanced as well. Playing at 5600 yards, it is a course you can have fun on, and not feel when you are done that you have come out on the losing end of a brawl. The back nine addition is on schedule and on track to make Cuba Lakes one of the best layouts in the area. Cuba Lakes is open to the public, but semiprivate.
Viburnum Golf & Country Club, Viburnum
Oak Meadow Country Club, Rolla
St. James Golf Club, St. James
Spring Creek Golf Club, Salem
Meramec Lakes Golf Course, St. Clair
Owensville Golf Course, Owensville
Sullivan Country Club, Sullivan
Meramec Spring Park
6 miles southeast of St. James, Missouri
Marvel at the history of Meramec. It is the site of the first successful Ironworks west of the Mississippi River. The furnace and refinery forges remain to remind us of the hard work that went into settling this portion of Missouri.
Two beautiful museums help to keep alive the rich history of Meramec. The Meramec Museum contains natural as well as cultural history exhibits of the area. The Agriculture Museum has a grand display of farm machinery, blacksmith shop and Granny’s Kitchen.
Meramec Spring is one of the largest springs in Missouri. Its average daily flow is 100,000,000 gallons of water. The National Park Service designated Meramec as the first registered natural landmark in the state of Missouri.
Wildlife abounds at Meramec Spring Park. The 1,860-acre wildlife refuge is home to many species of wildlife including whitetail deer, red fox, great blue heron, wild turkey, raccoon, opossum, gray squirrel and chipmunks.
Trout fishing abounds in the cool waters of Meramec Spring. The spring provides a good environment for trout. The Department of Conservation raises trout within the Park and stocks them in the Spring Branch for fishermen.
Floating the Upper Meramec consists of two miles of the crystal clear Meramec River. The river flows through the Park providing many recreational opportunities. Floating and fishing are very popular.
Old Iron Works Days
The second full weekend in October is Old Iron Works Days. Thousands attend this two-day event. Over fifty crafters demonstrate crafts used in the 1800’s. A banjo and fiddling contest ends the event on Sunday.
Dillard Mill State Historic Site
Davisville, Missouri
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
A barn-red mill nestled among green trees beside blue waters rolling over a rock dam creates the colorful setting of one of Missouri’s most picturesque historic sites. Dillard Mill State Historic Site interprets one of Missouri’s best preserved, water-powered gristmills. Today most of the original machinery is still intact and operational. A turn of a wheel brings the machinery back to life during tours of the mill, which are given year-round. Picnic sites provide a peaceful, scenic setting to enjoy lunch. Visitors can also wade across the creek to a 1.5-mile hiking trail that winds through an oak-hickory forest.
Onondaga Cave
The natural beauty that characterizes Missouri is more than skin deep. Missouri, the Cave State, has more than 5, 500 caves, and some of the state’s most scenic natural wonders lie beneath the surface—in caves. One Missouri cave stands out above the rest—Onondaga Cave in Onondaga Cave State Park.
Deep underground there is a world that nature has created using water to form deposits of tall stalagmites, dripping stalactites, active flowstones and many other colorful deposits. Onondaga Cave, a National Natural Landmark, and Cathedral Cave showcase these natural wonders, which can be viewed during cave tours.
Jesse James Wax Museum
Stanton, Missouri (Exit 230)
(573) 927-5233
April-May (9am-5pm) Weekends only
June-August (9am-6pm) Open daily
September-October (9am-5pm) Weekends only
Did Jesse James die in 1882? A visit through the one-and-only Jesse James Wax Museum is an eye-opening experience and provides incredible evidence into the answer of that question. Was Jesse James gunned down by his cousin over 100 years ago or did he pull off the greatest escape of his career and live happily ever after until 1951? You be the judge. After viewing the world’s only live film footage of Jesse James, examining photography, reading the fascinating displays, observing the wax figures, and gazing at the $100,000 collection of vintage firearms and personal belongings of James and his gang, you will be astonished. The Museum is near the famous Meramec Caverns and is located along I-44, formerly historic Route 66.
Beneath the fertile rolling hills of the Meramec Valley, lies a complex of mineral formations and color as rare and unique as they are beautiful. These precious underground jewels, which took thousands of years to grow, are preserved in the spectacular sights of Meramec Caverns.
Guided tours be trained rangers are conducted along well-lighted walkways. Learn how the ancient Wine Table (World’s rarest cave structure) was formed completely underwater. The entire cave complex stretches upward past the height of a 7-story building and extraordinary formations can be seen throughout.
The following are wonderful places to hike or just be outdoors with nature:
Huzzah State Forest
Berryman Trail
Yadkin Creek
Mark Twain National Forest
Civil War Battle Reenactments
If you are interested in Civil War history, don’t miss the reenactments of Civil War Battles. The Reenactments bring history to life.
University of Missouri Rolla
Fort Leonard Wood
Rocky Creek Antique Malls
There are two large antique malls side by side in Cuba—just 8 miles from Frisco Street Bed & Breakfast. One contains beautiful furniture, glassware, collectibles, while the other has more primitives.
Edie’s Backwoods Antiques
Edie’s has been in Steelville for thirty some years. Owner, Edie, is very knowledgeable about antiques. She buys estates so there is a constant change over of merchandise. She has beautiful furniture and lots of glassware and collectibles.
Steelville Community Park and Recreation Center
There are many things to do in Steelville itself. Some of the yearly Chamber Sponsored events include: Progressive Dinner held in April, Freedom Fest held July 4th, Harvest Festival held in September, A Golf Tournament held in September also, Christmas Home Tour and Children's Christmas Pageant held in December.
Progressive Dinner held in April
Freedom Fest held July 4 th
Harvest Festival held in September
Golf Tournament held in September
Christmas Home Tour and Children's Christmas Pageant held in December
There are parks, trails, and a community swimming pool available.
Outdoor Activities
With three rivers and located in the heart of the Ozarks, the Steelville area abounds with outdoor opportunities. Rafting, kayaking, canoeing, horseback riding and other outdoor activities are available.
Garrison Canoe Rental
The Rafting Company
Lucky Clover Lakes
Fagan’s Adventure Outdoors
As we said, Steelville has a wealth of adventure. Come stay at the Frisco Street Bed and Breakfast so you can experience it for yourself! |
