Make the most of your stay at Cedar Grove Cabin with our curated guide to the top things to do and places to eat – just minutes from the property. From must-try local restaurants to iconic attractions and hidden gems, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Scroll through our top picks and start planning your perfect Missouri getaway.
Open 7 days a week and offer a full service grocery store with deli, meat department & bakery.
Groceries, essentials, clothing, and more.
Not just a hardware store, they offer houseware, liquor, firearms & more!
Located right when you enter town from Highway 44 and open Monday – Friday.
From cozy cafés to local favorites and upscale dining, Bourbon, and nearby communities, have something for every craving – all just a quick drive from Cedar Grove Cabin.
Open Thursday – Sunday enjoy breakfast, lunch, coffee & deserts made-from-scratch daily with live music on the weekends.
Featuring stone deck pizza’s made with their family recipe straight from “The Hill” in St. Louis. Open weekends only.
Home of the famous Big Ernie Burger and a favorite among our guests. Open Wednesday – Saturday.
Open 7 days a week and offering authentic Mexican food using their favorite recipes from home.
Fresh bread made from scratch daily make these subs amazing. Also offering salads, romaine wraps, tortilla wraps and pizza.
If you’re craving a juicy steak, crispy fried chicken or a decadent slice of homemade pie, you can find what you’re looking for here. Located in nearby Sullivan
Experience the award-winning wines and rich history of St. James Winery, located just a short drive from Cedar Grove Cabin. Established in 1970, this family-owned winery is a must-visit destination for wine lovers. Pets are welcome.
Serving up delicious in house smoked meat and in house craft beer! Open Weds-Sunday with live music most weekends and a large outdoor patio to enjoy during the warmer weather! Pets are welcome on the patio.
Purveyor of premium hand-selected barrels located right in the heart of Bourbon. Stop in for Bourbon tastings and check out the events calendar.
Located inside Bourbon Family Center Hardware Store, stop in for a sweet treat.
Hand formed patties made with 100% certified angus beef using fresh, never frozen, ingredients. They have a fantastic breakfast menu too!
They carry fresh, local and organic produce, grass fed beef, pastured poultry, vegan/vegetarian, gluten-free items, green cleaning supplies, health and beauty aids, coffee, tea, bulk items, essential oils, dry goods, snacks, and more!
From iconic sights to hidden gems, here’s where to explore, unwind, and make memories that stick long after your trip ends.
Book a photo session in the middle of the woods at a log cabin. SKH Photography will come to the cabin for a session. Time for new family photos, engagement pictures, or updated pics of the kids.
Float the scenic Meramec river by raft, canoe or kayak. They offer rentals and pick up/drop off service a few miles down the river. You can also channel your inner cowboy on a trail ride by horseback.
Canoe, Kayak and Raft rentals. They offer drop off pick up service to float Meramec, Huzzah or Courtois Rivers. Check out their “Floating Treetops” Arial Park too.
This delightful nearby attraction offers family-friendly activities such as wine tasting, farm tours, and seasonal events. Located in the scenic countryside, it’s a perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Take a guided tour along well-lighted walkways….all underground. On tour you will see both the rarest and largest cave formations in the world. They also offer zip line, rock climbing wall, panning for gold, riverboat rides and float trips.
Another great underground cave with guided tours. But if you prefer above ground, they have several hiking trails, bike trails, and you can fish from the Meramec River. Bring your boat or canoe and access the river from the park’s boat ramp.
Enjoy the most interactive animal adventure in the Midwest. See many of your favorite animals close up including wolves, white tigers, lions, aquatic displays and more. Also featuring a Koi pond garden and a jungle playground.
This is an amazing park for kids in nearby Sullivan. It features a playground, splash park, skate park, basketball courts, tennis courts, pavilions and more.
This park offers another amazing cave to explore with handheld lights, Fisher Cave. As well majestic bluffs, wooded areas and more than 13 miles of hiking trials. You can also swim, fish and boat in the river.
A great antique store that shares space with Via’s Pizza in Bourbon. Open Friday through Sunday. They change out their inventory often so check them out each time you’re in town.