Activities and Local Attractions

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Horseback Riding

Riders of all skill levels enjoy our guided horseback rides! Enjoy a wonderful equstrian adventure riding through our Ozark River Country on a one or two hour horseback ride. Our scenic trails wind along the beautiful Courtois River and through the scenic hills of the Mark Twain National Forest to our special mountain overlook. We also offer a breathtaking Sunset Ride beginning at 6:30 pm and lasting approximately 1 1/2 hours. Our famous scenic overlook is absolutely spectacular as the sun sets! So no one is left out of the fun, we offer children 7 years and under a pony ride at the stable that lasts approximately 10 minutes. Click here for pricing.

Stephan's Riverside Event Center

Stephan’s Riverside Event Center is an ideal venue for weddings, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, business meetings, holiday parties, baby showers, family reunions, and more!

Event Center is completely enclosed with heating & A/C and can accommodate up to 200 people. Rental is available by half day, full day and for the weekend. Wedding rental includes Friday night set up, Saturday event, and Sunday morning take down/clean up.

Please contact our resort for more information.

The Ozark Trail

The Ozark Trail (ozarktrail.com) is part of a vision to build a scenic and varied route through the Missouri Ozarks stretching from Onondaga Cave (west of St. Louis) to the Arkansas Border. This extraordinarily scenic and diverse trail consists of almost 550 miles that have been completed with 350 miles in Missouri. Bass’ River Resort is located on the Courtois Section of the Ozark Trail and is happy to offer our services to users of the Courtois Section. We have numerous and varied accommodations should you want to stay the night along your journey. Should you want to expand your Ozark Trail experience with a float trip on one of our awesome streams, we have a full range of floating crafts and float trip options on the Courtois, Huzzah, and Meramec rivers for you to choose from. Click here for shuttle pricing!

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Great Escapes

Our group plans have what you are looking for when escaping the every day routine. Our Package Plans offer everything from canoeing, rafting, kayaking, BBQ dinners, camping, and lodging. Plus, the Great Escape Plans are perfect for groups of all sizes – from 2 adults to large groups and are customizable with any of our regular services. Use our Editable Group Org BBQ for arranging your group (required for large groups). All packages with a meal require a Saturday evening meal Memorial Day thru Labor Day, unless you have 30 or people.

Local Cave Excursions

Some of the finest cave systems in Missouri are located close by. The caves are open for individuals and groups.

Onondaga Cave & State Park and Cathedral Cave
Leasburg, MO · ph: (573) 245-6600
Cave tickets may be purchased at Onondaga Cave. For more information on tour times and hours of operation please visit www.mostateparks.com/parks/onondaga-cave-state-park. *Groups of 10 or more can receive group discounts but require a confirmed reservation 2 weeks in advance.

Concerts & Music Shows

The Meramec Country Music Show hosts a wide variety of musical entertainment ranging from gospel to bluegrass to down home country music. Feature shows include: Patriotic, Christmas, and Gospel Christmas Shows.

Steelville, MO · (573) 775-5999 For more information on additional shows and matinees please contact the Meramec Music Show. Ticket prices vary.

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Golf Courses

Experience the unique terrain of the Missouri Ozarks on some of the most technically challenging and beautifully landscaped courses around.
Cuba Lakes Golf & Country Club
Cuba, MO · (573)885-2234 www.cubalakesgolf.com
Forche Renault Golf
Potosi, MO · (573)438-7888 www.fourchevalley.org

Restaurants

Dairy Isle & Grill Steelville (573) 775-5388
Rich’s Famous Burgers Steelville (573) 775-8888
Frisco’s Bar & Grill Cuba (573) 885-1522
Missouri Hick Cuba (573) 885-6791
Skippy’s Route 66 Restaurant & Bar Leasburg (573)245-6666
Spare Rib Inn Steelville (573) 775-2077
Cheri’s Sweets ‘n Eats Steelville (573) 775-4440
Mr. Tequila Mexican Restaurant Steelville (573) 775-5262

Wineries

Enjoy world class wines from all that our local wineries have to offer!

Peaceful Bend Winery
Steelville, MO · (573)775-3000 – www.peacefulbend.com

Belmont Vineyards
Leasburg, MO – (573) 885-7156 – www.belmontvineyards.com

St. James Winery
St. James, MO · 800-280-9463 – www.stjameswinery.com

Edg-Clif Vineyard
Potosi, MO · (573) 438-4741 – www.edg-clif.com