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Restaurants
8 min from cottage - Tasty BBQ, unique sandwiches, homemade desserts and fresh salads; alcoholic beverages served
12 locals recommend
Big Springs Trading Company
14237 U.S. 658 min from cottage - Tasty BBQ, unique sandwiches, homemade desserts and fresh salads; alcoholic beverages served
6 min from cottage - Go for the breakfast and cinnamon rolls
13 locals recommend
Fergusons Country Store
121 AR-3336 min from cottage - Go for the breakfast and cinnamon rolls
Craw Billy's Seafood Boil & BBQ
12633 U.S. 656 min from cottage - Outdoor casual cajun dining; BYOB
Courseys Smoked Meats
152 Courseys6 min from cottage - Grab and go meats, don’t skip the bacon
Daisy Queen
614 US-6520 min from cottage - Not for the lactose-intolerant :)
29 min from cottage - Farm fresh, fine dining deliciousness in the cutest historic home; alcoholic beverages served
19 locals recommend
Skylark Cafe
401 High St29 min from cottage - Farm fresh, fine dining deliciousness in the cutest historic home; alcoholic beverages served
29 min from cottage - Your neighborhood bar and grill with great burgers and occasional live music; alcoholic beverages served
15 locals recommend
Ryan's Main Street Bar & Grill
508 Main St29 min from cottage - Your neighborhood bar and grill with great burgers and occasional live music; alcoholic beverages served
30 min from cottage - Sweet and savory treats for the carb-friendly
14 locals recommend
Serenity Farm Bread
805 US-6530 min from cottage - Sweet and savory treats for the carb-friendly
30 min from cottage - Unique setting on the bank of the Middle Fork of the Little Red River
Red River Cafe
130 Fruit Stand Lane30 min from cottage - Unique setting on the bank of the Middle Fork of the Little Red River
Attractions
Historic country store, canoe outfitter and seasonal restaurant - during float season, visit right off the water for live music and casual food
Gilbert General Store
1 Frost StHistoric country store, canoe outfitter and seasonal restaurant - during float season, visit right off the water for live music and casual food
Discover unique local art or book a paint party - we love our neighborhood gallery!
Buffalo River Art Gallery
74 Church StDiscover unique local art or book a paint party - we love our neighborhood gallery!
Buffalo National River
This speaks for itself
10 minutes from cottage, river access, camping and events
13 locals recommend
Tyler Bend Visitor Center
170 Ranger Rd10 minutes from cottage, river access, camping and events
Kenda Drive-In
U.S. 65Sightseeing
Red Bluff Overlook
3 miles from cottage
Swim Beaches
Sand hole road swimming hole
142-140 Sandhole Road3 miles from cottage
Shine Eye Campground
(7 min from cottage) Sandy and spacious with beautiful bluffs
River Outfitters
Buffalo River Outfitters
9664 U.S. 65Silver Hill Float Service
9826 US-65
Buffalo Camping & Canoeing
1 N Frost StreetWalk here from the cottage
City/town information
Gilbert
The only town in Arkansas next to the Buffalo River
Leslie
Local artisans, antique shops and delicious dining - Skylark is a must
Marshall
Hidden gems like the Kenda drive-in movie theater and local dairy bar
Traveler advice
Getting around
Some restaurants are seasonal.
Check before you go.
Getting around
Canoe & Kayak Rental
Buffalo Camping & Canoeing in Gilbert is a short walk from the cottage
Don't miss
A trip to the Buffalo River Art Gallery
A fun spot with floor to ceiling local art and special events
Don't miss
A visit to Red Bluff Overlook
One of the most iconic Buffalo River views
Don't miss
The elk
Wild elk roam nearby fields off Hwy 65
Customs and culture
River Rules
No glass or styrofoam; mesh litter bags and lifejackets required for water vessels; bring floatable koozies
Getting around
Hiking & Biking
Ozark Grinder Trail (gravel grinder bicycle trail), Buffalo River Trails, Tyler Bend Trails, Shine Eye to Gilbert
Customs and culture
Hiking with Pets
Check trail rules before bringing your pet