| Local Attractions within 30 minutes of ARLINGTON RIVER RESORT |
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| This area offers many family activities for free. Unique attractions include the Blue Bonnet Special, a 1923 steam locomotive, the circa 1857 Dillon log cabin constructed with hand-hewn logs, and tour famed doll maker Phyllis Parkins' factory where her highly prized "Collectables" are made. State Parks, National Forest and Natural Wonders Mark Twain National Forest- Onyx Mountain Caverns- Historic caverns featuring artifacts from Woodland Indian culture and beautiful Onyx formations. Roubidoux Spring and Caverns of Waynesville- Likely one of the most popular cavern/cave diving sites in Missouri. Maramec Spring Park of St. James- Beautiful spring that produces an average of 96,000,000 gallons of water per day. Local Places of interests University of Missouri of Rolla- This University has a Stonehenge replica, art exhibits, concerts, seminars, and much more. Fort Leonard Wood Army Post of Waynesville- Home to the Walker Museum, featuring exhibits on the history of Fort Leonard Wood, combat and topographic engineer exhibits, a World War II compound, as well as weaponry, demolitions, airborne and amphibious exhibits. Over 100,000 people visit the museum each year and growing. The Old Stage Coach Stop of Waynesville- Listed on the National Register of Historic Places Mitchell’s Motocross Park of Rolla- Memoryville USA of Rolla- One of the most complete restoration car shops around, as well as an antique auto museum. Regional Opera Company of Rolla- This first class community theater company performs dramas, comedies, vaudeville, musicals and light opera. Route 66 annual festival- Celebrating Rolla’s association with historic Route 66. Golf Courses Oak Meadow Country Club of Rolla University of Missouri- Rolla Golf Course St. James Golf Club of St. James Oak Hills Country Club of Dixon Local Wineries Ferrigno Winery of St. James Heinrichshaus Vineyards and Winery of St. James Meramec Vineyards of St. James St. James Winery of St. James |
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