Mountain View

Mountain View, established in the 1870s, is famous for the preservation of folkways and traditional music. It was natural for the Arkansas Folk Festival to be founded here in 1963, and the Ozark Folk Center State Park followed in 1973. The state’s largest craft cooperative, the Arkansas Crafts Guild, is headquartered in the historic downtown area. Antique, craft and music stores abound and accommodations range from camping, bed and breakfast inns to modern motels. Blanchard Springs Caverns, the greatest underground discovery of the last century, offers tours deep within the Ozark National Forest, north of Mountain View. White River, famous for rainbow trout and beautiful scenery, flows nearby. Other attractions include music shows, free music on the downtown square (during warm months) and festive events several weekends of the year.

Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Blanchard Springs Caverns & Recreation Area

Food Service/Picnic Area Available Guided walking tours through an active cavern system, featuring sparkling calcite formations, stalactites, stalagmites and columns. Two different trails for viewing. Recreation area features crystal clear…

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Things to Do in Mountain View

Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Brickshy’s Backstreet Theater

Country variety shows with family comedy each Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Sylamore Creek Trail

Located in the Ozark National Forest, this 14-mile trail is named for the scenic, free-flowing…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Ozark Folk Center State Park

Credit Cards Accepted: American Express, Discover Card, MasterCard, Visa Food Service/Picnic Area Available # of…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Ozark National Forest, Sylamore District

Food Service/Picnic Area Available Directions: The forest is located 100 miles north of Little Rock.…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Sylamore Scenic Byway

The Sylamore Scenic Byway is made up of a 26.5 mile portion of Ark. 5,…

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