The Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is the oldest church structure in town; listed on the National Register
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Batesville Historic Commercial District
The state's second oldest city, settled in 1812. Historic Commercial District offers a glimpse into the city's past, as does the Old Independence Regional Museum, which features historical exhibits from the 12 counties that comprised the original 1820
Batesville, AR Historic DistrictsBethel AME Church
The Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is the oldest church structure in town; listed on the National Register
Batesville, AR Historic ChurchesOld Independence Regional Museum
Featuring historical exhibits and research materials from 12 counties that comprised the original 1820 Independence County. Active program of temporary exhibits and special events year-round; housed in a former National Guard Armory built as WPA Project in 1936;
Batesville, AR MuseumsJubile Antique Mall & Flea Market
Directions: 2.5 miles north of Western Sizzlin, Ramada Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Super 8 and Comfort Inn on U.S. 167 North (North St. Louis Street)
Batesville, AR Flea MarketsBatesville Speedway
Directions: Seven miles west of Batesville Racing modifieds, super stocks, hobbies, super stars and front-wheel drives on Friday nights at 8 p.m. Season runs from March until early October on a three-eighths mile dirt oval. The track was opened in the early 1970s and rebuilt in 1991
Batesville, AR Race TracksThings to do near Batesville, AR
Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railway
Train museum, rides on vintage steam train, dining cars available for lunch and dinner; gift and snack shop; trains depart fr...
Rogers Little Theater
Dinner theater, concerts and children's shows at Victory Theater. ...
Gallery Mint Museum
Museum of coin minting technology...
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Perhaps the best-preserved Civil War battlefield in Arkansas, this 4,300-acre national historic site includes a seven-mile, s...
Queen Anne Mansion
This Queen Anne masterpiece, featured in Southern Living Magazine, was built in 1891 and has $400,000 of antique furnishings;...