DAY TRIPS & overnights Fall In Love With Steelville & Cherryville, Missouri

Have an amazing autumn and “fall” in love with Steelville and Cherryville, Missouri.

Art lovers will feel right at home in Steelville, where visitors can take in a concert or an art exhibit thanks to the Steelville Arts Council.

Gallery Zeke, 110 E. Main Street, is in its 12th year of operation. Open Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Gallery Zeke is a venue for displaying and selling artwork, and offers art talks, receptions, poetry readings, musical performances, art classes and short films.

The Meramec Music Theatre, 26 MO-8, brings the best in country music and golden oldies, as well as many special performances throughout the year to Steelville. Audiences can relax in a 600-seat theater while listening to the sounds of upcoming performers Tribute Quartet, Dailey & Vincent, and Greater Vision. For a complete schedule or to purchase tickets, visit www. meramecmusictheatre.com.

Heartland Arts Gifts and Gallery is in its third year and continues to grow its collection of unique handmade gifts. Drop by 303 Main Street Thursday through Sunday for shopping, art classes and more.

Shoppers won’t want to miss several new stores recently opened on Main Street. Pick up locally-sourced meats at The Singing Butcher Shoppe, catch an open mic night at Main Street Music, purchase unique kitchenware at The In and Out Shop, enjoy baked goods and ice cream at Em’s Bakery and Emporium, and cap off an evening with dinner outdoors at The Main Deck, right in the center of town.

For more information and to plan your trip, visit www.steelville.info.

The Great Outdoors

Find a perfect river experience with Bass River Resort, 204 Butts Road, in Steelville. Go kayaking or rafting, ride horseback along the scenic Courtois River, and add a down-home barbecue dinner to your reservation to finish the day off right.

Adventurous types can kick it outdoors on the campgrounds. Those who prefer indoor living can relax in style in cabins that sleep two to 20 guests.

Visit bassresort.com for more information or to book your stay. Athletic visitors will enjoy the recently-opened Steelville Mountain Bike Trail, which has already drawn bikers from St. Louis and beyond.

Get in tune with your inner outdoorsman at Garrison’s River