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Explore Mountain View
Small City. Big Attraction.
01.
Ozark Folk Center State Park
5-minute drive (2 miles) from Ozark Country Inn
🎵 Immerse Yourself in Living Mountain Culture
Arkansas’s only state park dedicated to preserving Ozark heritage! Watch master craftsmen demonstrate blacksmithing, pottery, and quilting in the artisan village. The Music Pavilion hosts nightly bluegrass and folk concerts—grab a seat on the wooden benches and clap along to fiddles and banjos. Seasonal events like the Spring Bluegrass Festival or Fall Harvest Days double the fun.
🍴 Try it: Sample skillet cornbread at the park’s Skillet Restaurant.
📅 Open Wed–Sat (April–Nov) | 🎟️ $15
02.
Blanchard Springs Caverns
📍 20-minute scenic drive (15 miles) through Ozark National Forest
🌎 Walk Through a Underground Cathedral
One of America’s most spectacular cave systems! Choose from three tours:
Dripstone Trail (easy, 0.4 miles): See “The Ghost Room” glittering with formations.
Discovery Trail (moderate, 1.2 miles): Pass a 60-foot underground waterfall.
Wild Cave Tour (strenuous, by reservation): Crawl through undeveloped passages.
💡 Pro tip: The cavern stays at 58°F year-round—bring a light jacket.
🕒 Tours daily (seasonal hours) | 🎟️ $10–25
03.
Mountain View Square (Courthouse Lawn)
📍 5-minute walk (0.3 miles) from the inn
🎻 Where the Town Comes Alive With Music
By day, browse Loco Ropes Gift Shop for handmade dulcimers or The Iron Skillet for local jams. By night, the square transforms into an open-air concert hall. Locals and visitors gather with guitars, mandolins, and washboards for impromptu jam sessions—join in or just soak up the vibe.
🌟 Don’t miss: Friday night pickin’ parties under the courthouse lights.
📅 Year-round, busiest April–October | 💰 Free
04.
Sylamore Creek Trail
📍 15-minute drive (12 miles) to Allison, AR
🌿 A Riverside Paradise for Nature Lovers
This 2.5-mile out-and-back trail follows the sparkling Sylamore Creek, with swimming holes and limestone bluffs. Great for:
Families: Gentle terrain with shallow wading spots.
Photographers: Morning fog over the water is magical.
Birders: Watch for kingfishers and great blue herons.
🚗 Park at Gunner Pool Recreation Area ($5 day pass).
05.
Loco Ropes Treetop Adventure Park
📍 10-minute drive (5 miles) on Hwy 5
🧗 Channel Your Inner Tarzan
A 2.5-hour aerial course with 50+ obstacles:
Beginner platforms (10 ft up) for kids.
“The Monster” zipline (400 ft long) for adrenaline junkies.
Night climbs (summer only) with headlamps.
👟 Wear closed-toe shoes | 👨👩👧👦 Ages 5+
🕒 Weekends + summer weekdays | 🎟️ 25–55
06.
Angler’s Restaurant & Bar
📍 5-minute walk (0.2 miles) from the inn
🍴 Where Locals Go for Trout & Tunes
A rustic lodge-style eatery famous for:
“Mountain View Trout”: Fresh-caught, grilled with lemon butter.
Live music Thurs–Sat: Folk, blues, and occasional square dancing.
Porch seating: Dine under twinkling string lights.
🍺 Try: Local Blackberry Moonshine Cocktail.
💰 Entrées $12–25 | 🕒 11AM–9PM
Bonus Hidden Gems
Mirror Lake Fishing Dock: 10-min drive – Stocked with rainbow trout.
Stone County Museum: On the square – Quirky exhibits on Ozark moonshining.
