Looking for something to do? Orchard Lake Bed and Breakfast is nearby many great attractions, activities, and areas of interest.
Activities Dexter, Mo. Chamber of Commerce
Hidden Trails Country Club Golf Course
1/2 mile from Orchard Lake
Greens fees open to public
Wappappello Lake
Half-hour drive from Orchard Lake.
Boating, fishing and swimming options
Otter Slough
Wildlife Area 10 minutes from Orchard Lake.
Hunting, fishing and bird watching are availalbe.
Nature Boardwalk trail also available.
Mingo Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge a little more than 1/2 hour drive from Bed and Breakfast. Many hunting, fishing and sightseeing opportunities exist, with nature boardwalk trail.
Attractions
Antique Shops
Several antique shops in immediate area
World-Famous Barbecue
Dexter is home to Hickory Log Restaurant, famous for their dry-rub barbecue ribs
100-Mile Yard Sale
Dexter is located on the main route of the annual 100-mile Memorial Day yard sale
Fall Waterfowl Hunting
Orchard Lake Bed and Breakfast works closely with Moccasin Ridge Hunt Club in providing early-morning accomodations for waterfowl hunters. (for more info. please visit www.MoccasinRidgeHuntClub.com )
Stars and Stripes Museum and Library and adjoining National Veterans Cemetery
Museum highlighting U.S. Military history, as well as honoring the formation of the nation's first military newspaper, "The Stars and Stripes." A National Veterans Cemetery also adjoins the museum
Links of Interest:
Moccasin Ridge Hunt Club
Other Attractions
Memphis
A little more than a 2 1/2 hour drive from Orchard Lake, Memphis has plenty to see and do. Graceland, home of Elvis Presley, is one of Memphis' biggest attractions. Taste the barbeque, check out some blues on Beale St. or take in an NBA or Redbirds game.
St. Louis
Three hours north of Orchard Lake.
Visit the Arch, Botanical Gardens, Science Center. Or take in a Cardinals, Rams or Blues game. For a more history-oriented visit, you may tour Union Station, the Anheiser-Busch Brewery or the Soulard district.
River Ridge Winery
Located 45 minutes from Orchard Lake, River Ridge Winery in Commerce, Mo., offers wine tastings next to the beautiful vinyard. The winery also offers cafe dining, live music on occasion and a gift shop.
