Other Area Attractions Near Huzzah Valley

MARAMEC SPRING PARK The fifth largest Spring in Missouri. About 20 miles from Huzzah Valley, west of Steelville on Highway 8 you will find Maramec Spring Park. Construction of the Maramec Iron Works began in 1826 and it operated until 1876. At its peak, the company town had an estimated population of 500.

Two Museums are located within the Park. The Maramec Museum houses natural and cultural history exhibits. A twenty-one foot bluff, waterfall, and five-hundred gallon aquarium greets the visitors as they enter the museum. Once inside you will see a rain model with lightning, thunder, and a cool afternoon shower. Displays show the native wildlife in their natural habitats. History of the Iron Works is explained using working models and displays. The Agriculture Museum houses a grand display of antique farm machinery dating from as early as the 1800's. Be certain to see "Granny's Kitchen" and the "Blacksmith Shop".

Also, at Maramec Springs, the Missouri Conservation Department raises thousands of trout in the fish rearing pools located near the head of the Spring. Small fish are hatched at other state hatcheries, transported to Maramec Spring and placed into the rearing pools. The Missouri Department of Conservation stocks trout into approximately .6 miles of the Spring Branch each day. Park fishermen are required to have a Missouri Fishing Permit and a Daily Trout Tag. These can be purchased at the Parks Company Store.

DILLARD MILL Completed in 1908, Dillard Mill sits along Huzzah Creek and was the second mill built at that site. Dillard Mill is located about 25 South of Huzzah Valley on Highway 49. A barn-red mill nestled among green trees beside blue waters rolling over a rock dam create the colorful setting of one of Missouri's most picturesque historic sites. For years, farmers brought their grain to the mill to be ground into flour and eventually livestock feed. The mill ceased operation in 1956. 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.

OZARK TRAIL The Ozark Trail is a part of a vision, conceived in 1977, to build a scenic and varied route through the Missouri Ozarks, stretching from the St. Louis metropolitan area southwestward to the Arkansas border, eventually connecting to the Ozark Highlands trail, creating a 700 mile through-trail. Almost 550 miles of trail have been completed, with 350 miles in Missouri.

ONONDAGA CAVE About 15 miles from Huzzah Valley is Onondaga Cave State Park operated by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Trained guides lead visitors over electrically lighted paved walkways and provide information about geologic wonders such as the King's Canopy, the Twins, and other unusual speleothems. With an interesting history and a river flowing through the cave, Onondaga Cave is a spectacular registered National Natural Landmark.

THE BERRYMAN TRAIL The Berryman Trail, a National Recreational Trail, maintained by the Mark Twain National Forest (USDA Forest Service) is located 8 miles east of Huzzah Valley on Highway 8. The Berryman hiking trail traverses 24 miles of scenic Ozark countryside. Trail users are insured a measure of solitude and quiet, as motor vehicles are prohibited on the trail.

FORT DAVIDSON STATE HISTORIC SITE Approximately 55 miles away, east and south on Highway 21 set in the Arcadia Valley is the Fort Davidson Historic Site. This was the site of one of the largest Civil War battles fought on Missouri soil. There is a visitor center which features a museum, exhibits, a research library and diorama. There is also a playground and picnic area maintained by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

MERAMEC CAVERNS About 40 miles away you will find Meramec Caverns outside of Stanton, MO. Missouri is also known as the Cave state, being the home to more than 6,000 surveyed caves. Meramec Caverns is the largest commercial cave in the state of Missouri. Nestled agelessly among the lush foothills of Missouri's rolling Ozark's, these magnificent caverns chronicle over 400-million years of history including: The formation of caves and stalactites, fossils and limestone, Indians of Missouri, European miners and explorers, dramas of the Civil War, train robberies and great escapes, ballroom dances around the 1900's, the Great Depression, World War II, Hollywood movies, and the list goes on.

FORT LEONARD WOOD Many World War II veterans trained at Fort Wood and Fort Wood continues to be a major military training center. It is also the home of the Mahaffey Museum Complex housing museums for 3 Army branches. Fort Leonard Wood is just a little over a 1 hour drive west from Huzzah Valley.

ELEPHANT ROCKS JOHNSON SHUT-INS TAUM SAUK About 50 miles away from Huzzah Valley, east and south on Highway 21 you will find Elephant Rocks State Park. Another 15 miles and you will be at Taum Sauk Mountain State Park and yet another 15 miles and you would be at Johnson Shut-Ins State Park. Elephant Rocks is a series of large red Granite boulders, one of the largest weighing 680 tons. Part of the St. Francois Mountains, Taum Sauk Mountain literally stands above others as the highest point in Missouri, rising to 1,772 feet. Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park has a unique character, appealing to a variety of tastes. Waters of the Black River became confined, or "shut-in," to a narrow channel. Water cascading between large, smooth rocks, creating natural waterslides, has made the park a popular recreation destination, and its landscape has piqued the curiosity of all who visit. 3 spectacular natural sites all within 30 miles of each other, and only about an hours drive from Huzzah Valley.

WINE COUNTRY There are quite a few vineyards and winery’s within a 15 to 30 minute drive of Huzzah Valley. Most of the Steelville and St. James vineyards have tours of their properties, tasting rooms and sell their products on the property. Just a few miles west of Steelville is Peaceful Bend Vineyard. About a 30 minute drive, around St. James there are several Wineries; St. James Winery, Meramec Vineyards, Heinrichshaus, Ferrigno’s and Rosati.

GOLF COURSES For avid golfers, Huzzah Valley is nearly in the center of 4 different golf courses. About 15 miles East is the "Fourche Valley Golf Club". About 20 miles North is the Cuba "Lakes Golf Course". 25 miles to the South is the "Viburnum Golf and Country Club" and 25 miles to the West is the St. James Golf Club"

AREA CHURCHES St. Michaels Church (Catholic) in Steelville, 775-2029

Center Point Baptist Church in Steelville, 775-2296

First Baptist Church in Steelville, 775-2848

Presbyterian Church in Steelville, 775-2590

Steelville Assembly of God Church, 775-2044