Get ready for an unforgettable Missouri adventure through the Arcadia Valley! Hike jaw-dropping pink-granite shut-ins and boulder wonderlands, sleep in a one-of-a-kind caboose, feast on delicious small-town eats, and soak up historic charm around every corner. This place has it all!
Trip Highlight
The outdoor opportunities in Arcadia Valley are endless and the shut-ins are not to be missed.
See MoreThe H&R Caboose Roost
The PERFECT stay! A kind and thoughtful host renovated this old caboose into a dream getaway! Extremely clean, comfortable and super detailed with the decor and amenities, you’ll love staying here! Enjoy the outdoor fire pit and yard games too!
See MoreThe Depot Cafe
If you’re looking for a delicious dinner, this is the place to go! Excellent steak and more of an upscale menu, friendly service and delicious food!
See MoreThee Abbey Kitchen / Arcadia Academy
The friendliest people around work here! Enjoy breakfast (be sure to get a cinnamon roll!) and ask for a tour of the grounds. This used to be an old women’s university and it has a lot of history and is so cool!
See MoreElephant Rocks State Park
Great place to hike and enjoy the ozark scenery! There’s places to picnic if you prefer that. Climbing on the pink rocks and making your way through the maze of the pink rocks is so fun!
See MoreJohnson's Shut-Ins State Park
This needs to be on everyone’s Missouri bucket list! Shut-ins are unique to Missouri and are geologically formed by unique processes. Bring your water shoes, as the rocks can get slick! You can enjoy swimming, jumping, and exploring this beautiful area!
See MoreThe Brick & Barrel LLC
Not far from Elephant Rocks State Park and Johnson's Shut-Ins, this place has DELICIOUS pizza! We got The Gatsby and loved it- bring your appetite!
See MoreMillstream Gardens Conservation Area
A beautiful area full of hiking trails and quiet shut-ins. The main hike takes you about 20 minutes of easy paved trail to an overlook of the Tiemann Shut-Ins. Barely anyone was here, it's more of a hidden gem!
See MoreTiemann Shut-ins Trailhead
This is an easy 40 minute paved trail roundtrip that takes you to an overlook of the Tiemann Shut-Ins. You can then trek down to the river through the woods but that portion is not paved as a heads up. Barely anyone here!
See MoreTiemann Shut-in
A beautiful, quiet shut-ins area, this is the perfect place to enjoy some time swimming in the river! Bring water shoes, the rocks can be slippery.
See MoreNorth Town Tavern & Pizza
A popular place in Fredericktown, we got burgers and they did not disappoint! Pool table in the back and a large outdoor area too!
See MoreThe Station at Sawyer's Landing
An amazing and upscale place for brunch and coffee! This place has amazing decor and even an outdoor treehouse for kiddos. Lots of patio seating and an upstairs dining area with WiFi for those in need. Get the butterscotch cookie!
See MoreCastor River Shut-Ins
A true hidden gem! These shut-ins have PINK rocks and are a great place to explore and hike. Swim or just enjoy the water from the rocks, but again, just be sure to bring water shoes!
See MoreThe Old Mine House Bar & Grill
A local place in the heart of Fredericktown in the square (which was super cute!), this is a place to grab some kid-friendly food. Pool tables and games in the game room!
See MoreHistoric Downtown Fredericktown
Explore the adorable downtown of Fredericktown, Missouri! The old shops and buildings have so much character!
See MoreArcadia Academy Bed & Breakfast
This is attached to Thee Abbey Kitchen. It's not a bed and breakfast yet, but they are hoping to turn it into one. Beautiful grounds of what used to be an old women's university, ask for the tour!
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