A Home Town Place A visit to Dixon is pure hometown. Located on Highway 28 just 13 miles north of I-44, Dixon began as a railroad boomtown in 1869 and soon became a commerce community. On your way, stop and enjoy the scenic view of Portuguese Point at the Point Steakhouse. Dixon's downtown square still feels like a down-home place where early settlers came for supplies and to sell their wares. Spend some time browsing the local antique stores or picking seasonal fruits and vegetables from the berry and pumpkin farms. Festivals and events provide endless entertainment for the entire family with the Dixon Blue Grass Music Festivals over Memorial and Labor Day weekends and the annual Dixon Cow Days Festival the third weekend in September, featuring crafts, music, family fun activities and the chance for one lucky visitor to win a cow. For the sportsman, take a canoe or camping trip or try out our beautiful 9-hole golf course.  Pulaski County is home to the cities of Fort Leonard Wood, St. Robert, Waynesville, Crocker, Dixon, Richland, Lauqey and Swedeborg. There are 22 hotels, 5 RV Parks, 9 campgrounds and over 70 Restaurants. For more information on the business listings in these towns refer to the links by clicking on the town name. There are restaurants with American and foreign cuisine and interesting historical sites. Take your choice! However you decide to spend your time in our part of Missouri, you will find friendly people and new experiences. To Pulaski County residents, quality of life means a friendly wave from neighbors, a short commute to work, cultural diversity, pride in hometown schools, and a pristine environment for recreation. It's all here – in Pulaski County! The beautiful Ozarks landscape is home to numerous recreational opportunities, including swimming, fishing and hunting, hiking, canoeing and spelunking. Our community celebrations and historical preservation efforts reflect a hometown atmosphere. All of this adds up to a great place to enjoy your vacation.

Dixon is a city in Pulaski County, in the Fort Leonard Wood metro area. The community is in the Central Standard time zone. The latitude of Dixon is 37.991N. The longitude is -92.093W.

Welcome to Pulaski County! We hope that you enjoy your stay here in our fine county. You will find plenty of things to do as we offer a multitude of attractions for all walks of life and all ages. Browse one of our many antique shops throughout the county. Dine at one of our many fine restuarants. Our communities are diverse and offer a wide variety of dining experiences from many of the national franchises, to the beautiful view at The Point Steakhouse. Try our wide variety of Korean, Chinese, German, Italian and Mexican fare. Roubidoux Spring Cave is a unique natural attraction. It is one of the few places in the state where scuba diving is routinely allowed to qualified and certified cavern or cave divers. Tour Fort Leonard Wood visit Ike Skelton's home, the Black Officer's Club, Gammon Field, Miller Cave, Rolling Heath School and more.

Being in the heart of the Ozarks means being in the center of activity. There are many interesting choices for the visitor. A drive through Ft. Leonard Wood offers opportunities to see history in the making and history honored. Taking short drives to area communities offers wonderful scenic views and an opportunity to discover our small towns. Enjoying a performance of our community theater can enliven your stay. There are restaurants with American and foreign cuisine and interesting historical sites. Take your choice! However you decide to spend your time in our part of Missouri, you will find friendly people and new experiences. To Pulaski County residents, quality of life means a friendly wave from neighbors, a short commute to work, cultural diversity, pride in hometown schools, and a pristine environment for recreation. It's all here – in Pulaski County! The beautiful Ozarks landscape is home to numerous recreational opportunities, including swimming, fishing and hunting, hiking, horseback riding, canoeing and spelunking.