Top 10 Things to do in Dixon, MO

Top Ten Things to do in Dixon, Missouri 

 by 

Vicki Bishop

1.   Cow Days.  Originally observed in the 1920’s when cattle were driven to town.  Then revived in the mid 1980’s as a fall festival, Cow Days serves as a local fall homecoming for many past and present residents.  With music, food, pageants, a parade and other events, Cow Days is one of the area’s largest fall festivals with thousands of attendees. 

2.      Portuguese Point.  A scenic panoramic view approximately 400’ above the Gasconade River valley that will not disappoint.  Located on the west side of Highway 28 near the Highway PP junction, Portuguese Point offers one of the most scenic views in the Ozarks.

3.       Fall.  Visit the Dixon area in the fall.  There is nothing like it anywhere!  The leaves are absolutely brilliant.  Take a drive through the hills and enjoy the scenic views. 

4.   Fore!  Check out Oak Hills Country Club golf course.  This 9-hole course has zoysia grass fairways offers many tournaments each year.  OHCC is a semi-private course which offers a more informal and relaxed atmosphere with friendly staff and members.  

5.  Dixon High School basketball homecoming.  This event always packs the Dog House.  True to its name, homecoming often brings back many class members, and Kings and Queens from years gone by.  Traditionally, there is a chili dinner prior to the game.

6.  Miss Merry Christmas pageant.  This tradition also began in the mid-1980’s and it usually held during deer season, on the same date as the annual pancake breakfast.   There is no shortage of bling during this event showcasing Dixon’s most beautiful young ladies. 

7.   The annual Pancake breakfast.  Each year the senior class hosts annual pancake breakfast for the deer hunters on the first day of deer season.  Aunt Jemima was a guest at the original breakfast in the 1950’s which has turned into one of Dixon’s most long running and endeared traditions. 

8.      Float the Gasconade River.  For more than a century, people have flocked to our area to float and fish the Gasconade River.  This river snakes through Pulaski County with several public accesses. Local canoe/kayak outfitters are eager to show you the best stretches of the river to float.   Floating this slow moving, clear stream will leave one with the memory of a lifetime--a day filled with stunning scenic views, swimming and fishing on one of the Ozarks most beautiful gems.  Be sure to spy the many caves that dot the karst topography along the bluffs. 

9.     Visit the Amish Community.  A short drive northwest of Dixon you can visit a real Amish Community.  These hard working people grow vegetables, sell eggs and baked goods and have a saw mill.  You can purchase most of their goods directly from their farms or catch them at the Pulaski County Farmer’s market on Saturdays.  

10.  Hunting.  Most of the area is private property-which will require permission.  The area is known for the abundance of wildlife with people traveling hundreds of miles annually to hunt our woods for a variety of species.  Fall deer season and spring turkey season are the two seasons we are most  known for.

 Dixon is located in northern Pulaski County approximately 15 miles north of Interstate 44.  This "Home Town Place" would love to have you come sit a spell.