Things to Do

Arcadia Valley Regional Tourism

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Elephant Rocks State Park
Credit: Arcadia Valley Chamber of Commerce
View of Arcadia Valley from Pilot Knob
Arcadia Valley Station
Credit: Arcadia Valley Chamber of Commerce
Festival On Grounds Of Iron County Courthouse
Credit: Arcadia Valley Chamber of Commerce
Fort Davidson Hotel
Mountain Music Festival Impromptu Jam

Arcadia Valley is Missouri’s best kept secret. If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, history buff, food junky, or simply enjoy beautiful scenery, you must make time for the valley! Just a 90 minute drive from St. Louis, Arcadia Valley (incorporating the three towns or Arcadia, Ironton and Pilot Knob) is a scenic wonderland that you’ll want to visit time and time again! With three state parks (Elephant Rocks, Johnson Shut-ins, Taum Sauk Mountain) and Fort Davidson Historic Site within 20 minutes of each other, excellent dining, hiking trails, kayaking, historic buildings, biking, camping and the like, you’ll have a great day trip or weekend getaway in the valley. The valley hosts the popular Arcadia Valley Barbeque Battle and our Chalk Festival in June; the Mountain Music Festivals in May and October; the Lion’s Club Rodeo in August; and Christmas In The Valley in December. During the summer, enjoy local musical talent on the weekends at our restaurants or at our local entertainment venues. 

In 2021 Shepherd Mountain Bike Park had its grand opening.  It has quickly become considered one of the top downhill mountain bike parks in the country.  You can check it out here in visitmo.com.

If you like the nostalgic notion of taking the train, our quaint Arcadia Valley Station is one of the nicest depots on the Amtrak line. Running from Chicago to San Antonio, with stops in St. Louis, the Texas Eagle stops at our station twice daily.  So whether you come by train, car or motorcycle, come to Arcadia Valley for some of the most scenic countryside in Missouri.

Arcadia Valley, come and see what you’ve been missing!

Information

13700 Highway 21
Arcadia, MO 63621

Additional Information

Smoking Policy
Smoking Allowed Outdoors Only
Activities On-site
Biking / Walking Trails
Camping
Equestrian Trails
Fishing
Golf
Hunting
Parade
Activities Within 10 Miles
Backpacking Trail
Biking / Walking Trails
Biking / Walking Trails
Boating
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Golf
Historic District
Hunting
Winery / Vineyard
General Interest Info
Gift / Souvenir Shop
Open Year-round
Restaurant On-site
Restaurant On-site
Shuttle Service Available
Shuttle Service Available
This Facility Is In The National Register Of Historic Places
Wi-Fi Available
Suitable For These Age Groups
All Ages