Mountain Home Arkansas Attractions

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In addition to our lakes and rivers you will find lots to do in the Ozarks.

Fun Things To Do

Mountain Village 1890 - Ark. 178 1011 C9 Woods Blvd., Bull Shoals. A working village from the last century, complete with authentic structures, frontier characters, and caverns. 870-445-7177.
Ozark Folk Center - Ark. 5-9-14, Mountain View. "Living museum" state park re-creates the music and skills of the last century. Quilting, furniture making, blacksmithing, pottery, woodworking and 20 other skills demonstrated; traditional mountain concerts staged Apr-Oct; restaurant, lodge, gift shop. 870-269-3871 800-264-3655 for reservations.
Wolf House - Ark. 5, Norfork. Overlooking the White River, the Wolf House was built in the early 1800s and is believed to be the oldest two-story log structure in Arkansas. Furnished with primitive antiques. 870-499-WOLF.

Caves and Caverns

Blanchard Springs Caverns - Ark. 14 North, Mountain View. Ranked among the 10 most outstanding in North America; the only cave system in the US developed and operated by the U.S. Forest Service. Open year-round, the massive underground spectacle offers two guided tours during the warm seasons and one in winter. 870-757-2211.
Bull Shoals Caverns - Ark. 178, Bull Shoals. Claims formations millions of years in the making; the site has been used by prehistoric natives, Civil War soldiers and moonshiners. 800-445-7177.
Hurricane River Cave - U.S. 65 South, Harrison. Known for its 45-foot waterfall at the entrance. The remains of prehistoric bears and a saber-toothed tiger have been found among the cavern's ancient calcite formations. 800-245-2282.
Mystic Caverns - Ark. Scenic 7 Byway South, Harrison. Has two beautiful caves. The upper level features huge formations; lower level is in pristine state. Mineral museum, gift shop. 870-743-1739.

Driving Tours

Outdoor Recreation

Ozark National Forest - Ark. 14 North, Mountain View. Some 130,000 acres of hardwood forests, spring-fed creeks, two adjoining rivers, grassy meadows, limestone bluffs and caverns make up the Sylamore District. Campsites at Blanchard Springs, Gunner Pool, Barkshed; hiking, horseback riding. 870-757-2211.

Ozark Highlands National Recreation Trail - This overnight backpacking or day use trail roams 178 miles through Ozark National Forest to Buffalo National River. Winds along mountaintops, bluffs, forests and streams.

Ozark Mountain Bicycle Trails
http://norfork.com/cycling/ - The Pigeon Creek Stacked Loop Mountain biking & hiking trails System on Norfork Lake. This trail system is maintained by the Twin Lakes Bicycle Club.