Optimistic’s Guidebook
Sightseeing/hiking
Here at the base of the Ozark’s you will be surrounded by nature and all its beauty!!
Bridal Veil Falls is a 0.5 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Heber Springs, Arkansas that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
32 locals recommend
Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls is a 0.5 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Heber Springs, Arkansas that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Best caves out there! Don’t forget to drive to the waterfall that exits out of the caves, too! Worth the visit to the outlying areas as well!
73 locals recommend
Blanchard Springs Caverns
704 Blanchard Springs RoadBest caves out there! Don’t forget to drive to the waterfall that exits out of the caves, too! Worth the visit to the outlying areas as well!
Collins Creek Trailhead
Hatchery RoadBeautiful park and history about JFK’s dedication of the dam, which was his last dedication he did.
7 locals recommend
John F. Kennedy Park Campground
375 Hatchery RdBeautiful park and history about JFK’s dedication of the dam, which was his last dedication he did.
Ruland Junction Train Museum
401 S 12th StFun for everyone!!
The Historical Society office, a greatly expanded museum and research library are all located there. Entrance is on the First Street side.
Hours: 10 am – 3 pm, Tuesday through Saturday
Admission: Free
102 E Main St. Heber Springs
Cleburne County Historical Society
102 E Main StThe Historical Society office, a greatly expanded museum and research library are all located there. Entrance is on the First Street side.
Hours: 10 am – 3 pm, Tuesday through Saturday
Admission: Free
102 E Main St. Heber Springs
Easy to view attraction or make it more challenging and walk the 1.8 nature trail. Pets on leash are allowed on this trail!
Mossy Bluff National Nature Trail
700 Heber Springs Rd NEasy to view attraction or make it more challenging and walk the 1.8 nature trail. Pets on leash are allowed on this trail!
Food scene
Wonderful Mexican food. This restaurant will also serve you your favorite margarita!!!
El Rey Mexican Restaurant
523 AR-110Wonderful Mexican food. This restaurant will also serve you your favorite margarita!!!
Smoke House Restaurant
701 W Main StGreat BBQ! Best Catfish in town as well!!
Right on the river! Wonderful sandwiches and dinners that include steak, pasta and seafood. You can also enjoy watching your favorite game in the sports bar as well!
1414 Wilburn Rd, Heber Springs, AR 72543
16 locals recommend
Cafe Klaser
1414 Wilburn RdRight on the river! Wonderful sandwiches and dinners that include steak, pasta and seafood. You can also enjoy watching your favorite game in the sports bar as well!
1414 Wilburn Rd, Heber Springs, AR 72543
Perfect place to start your day by ordering your favorite coffee and a bite to eat:).
109 W Main St, Heber Springs, AR 72543, Phone: 501-206-2233
19 locals recommend
Jitterbug Coffeehouse
109 W Main StPerfect place to start your day by ordering your favorite coffee and a bite to eat:).
109 W Main St, Heber Springs, AR 72543, Phone: 501-206-2233
Japanese restaurant hibachi style and sushi!!! No dine in, but this is a very popular eatery!!!
1121 Highway 25B
Heber Springs, AR 72543
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Kotaro INT'L Drive-In
1121 Arkansas 25 BypassJapanese restaurant hibachi style and sushi!!! No dine in, but this is a very popular eatery!!!
1121 Highway 25B
Heber Springs, AR 72543
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Peggy Sue's Place
1901 W Quitman StTrue home cooked meals are served here!!
Boat Launch
Dam Site Recreation Area
315 Heber Springs Rd NSwimming, Park, Boat Launch, Rentals and Marina!
Dock your boat here for the day or overnight and you can even rent your favorite water toys!!!
10 Yacht Harbor Rd, Heber Springs, AR 72543, Phone: 501-362-2232
Eden Isle Marina
10 Yacht Harbor RoadDock your boat here for the day or overnight and you can even rent your favorite water toys!!!
10 Yacht Harbor Rd, Heber Springs, AR 72543, Phone: 501-362-2232
We love the gentle slope of this boat launch and that is has a dock. There is also a beach and kids play area here as well! Life jackets are provided by the park.
6 locals recommend
Heber Springs Marina
99 Park RdWe love the gentle slope of this boat launch and that is has a dock. There is also a beach and kids play area here as well! Life jackets are provided by the park.
Hiking
Sugarloaf Mountain
Trailhead RoadBeautiful hike and scenery!
Recreational
Wonderful large beach!! This park also has a wide and very well kept walking path through the forest!
14 locals recommend
Sandy Beach
West Front StreetWonderful large beach!! This park also has a wide and very well kept walking path through the forest!
Different taps to pull water straight from the hot springs! Toys for kids to play on, has a skate park and basketball court. Also has an amphitheater for summer events!
6 locals recommend
Spring Park
123 Frauenthal StDifferent taps to pull water straight from the hot springs! Toys for kids to play on, has a skate park and basketball court. Also has an amphitheater for summer events!
Red Apple Inn Golf Course
325 Club RdWeekly racing consists of IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock, Hobby Stock, Front Wheel Drive and CruisersLate Models and Sprint cars are raced on special events. Please check our full schedule at www.batesvillemotorspeedway.com
6 locals recommend
Batesville Motor Speedway
5090 Heber Springs RdWeekly racing consists of IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock, Hobby Stock, Front Wheel Drive and CruisersLate Models and Sprint cars are raced on special events. Please check our full schedule at www.batesvillemotorspeedway.com
Little Red River
Fly fishing and trout fishing!
Old Highway 25
Old Highway 25This is a wonderful swimming beach that also has a boat launch close by!
Shopping
Locally made jams, organic produce, candies, souvenirs, decor and more!! 999 Heber Spring Rd, Heber Springs, Arkansas 72543, Phone: 501-206-0127
9 locals recommend
Ozark Country Market
999 Heber Spring RdLocally made jams, organic produce, candies, souvenirs, decor and more!! 999 Heber Spring Rd, Heber Springs, Arkansas 72543, Phone: 501-206-0127
The Vintage Market Home and Garden Decor
410 Wilburn RdSulphur Creek Outfitters
625 AR-25 BypassGet all your outdoor gear here!
Sightseeing
Magness Lake is a privately owned, 30-acre oxbow lake, located east of Heber Springs that supports the largest and oldest wintering population of Trumpeter Swans in the Southeast. Each year flocks of Trumpeter Swans arrive and winter on the lake from late November until mid-February, along with flocks of mallard ducks, Canada geese, and snow geese, who migrate annually to spend the winter on Magness Lake.
Magness Lake
Magness Lake is a privately owned, 30-acre oxbow lake, located east of Heber Springs that supports the largest and oldest wintering population of Trumpeter Swans in the Southeast. Each year flocks of Trumpeter Swans arrive and winter on the lake from late November until mid-February, along with flocks of mallard ducks, Canada geese, and snow geese, who migrate annually to spend the winter on Magness Lake.