Food scene
Bigs Of Batesville
231 E Main StWalkable- Burgers, Salads and Sandwiches.
Organic market and eatery located on Harrison Street. They have great salads, soups and sandwiches along with allergy friendly and organic market options.
Real Goods market • eatery
2065 Harrison StOrganic market and eatery located on Harrison Street. They have great salads, soups and sandwiches along with allergy friendly and organic market options.
Walkable- The space is stunning, a historic building repurposed as a pizzeria. The owners have taken such thought and care into creating a truly unique dining experience. I love the prosciutto pizza and lemon pie gelato. Our daughter lives for the mango gelato.
Stella's Brick Oven Pizzeria and Bistro
250 E Main StWalkable- The space is stunning, a historic building repurposed as a pizzeria. The owners have taken such thought and care into creating a truly unique dining experience. I love the prosciutto pizza and lemon pie gelato. Our daughter lives for the mango gelato.
Bruno’s Pizzeria
Great for lunch or dinner. Everything tastes fresh and robust!
Favorite spot for date night! Split a bottle of wine with the Lobster Ravioli and Speziata.
Tavolo Italian Ristorante
3000 Jennings LnFavorite spot for date night! Split a bottle of wine with the Lobster Ravioli and Speziata.
Walkable spot for breakfast or lunch options. The pastries are out of this world. Try a chocolate croissant!
Crumbs Up Bakery
Walkable spot for breakfast or lunch options. The pastries are out of this world. Try a chocolate croissant!
Walkable with cute coffee house vibes, great drinks and food for breakfast or lunch. The berry scones are hands down best in the WORLD.
Morningside Coffee House
616 Harrison StWalkable with cute coffee house vibes, great drinks and food for breakfast or lunch. The berry scones are hands down best in the WORLD.
Las Playitas
Walkable and serves alcohol
Known by the locals as “Josie’s.” Originally a lockhouse for steamboats traveling the White River you can view the beautiful water rolling over the dam. They have a full bar with great steaks and brick oven pizzas.
7 locals recommend
Best Dam Steakhouse
50 Riverbank RdKnown by the locals as “Josie’s.” Originally a lockhouse for steamboats traveling the White River you can view the beautiful water rolling over the dam. They have a full bar with great steaks and brick oven pizzas.
Entertainment
Within walking distance- The Melba, Tomahawk Chop
Enrich yourself with the opportunity to enjoy cinema in a historic movie theater. Newly renovated to its former 1940s glory you will find a charmed movie-going experience. Located at the end of Main Street.
6 locals recommend
Melba Theater
115 W Main StEnrich yourself with the opportunity to enjoy cinema in a historic movie theater. Newly renovated to its former 1940s glory you will find a charmed movie-going experience. Located at the end of Main Street.
Indoor gym, basketball courts and lap pool along with an outdoor aquatics park and children’s indoor pool. Indoor and outdoor walking tracks. One time use is just $5.
6 locals recommend
Batesville Community Center and Aquatics
1420 20th St
Indoor gym, basketball courts and lap pool along with an outdoor aquatics park and children’s indoor pool. Indoor and outdoor walking tracks. One time use is just $5.
Batesville’s unique entertainment experience- axe throwing. More fun than it sounds. You should definitely give it a try!
Tomahawk Chop Company
177 E Main StBatesville’s unique entertainment experience- axe throwing. More fun than it sounds. You should definitely give it a try!
Sightseeing
Within walking distance- Maxfield Park, Old Independence Regional Museum
Enjoy Batesville’s newest park located downtown behind Autry’s White River Furniture. Beautiful sculptures and unique playground equipment make this a space for everyone to enjoy. Keep an eye on their social media for events.
Maxfield Park
Enjoy Batesville’s newest park located downtown behind Autry’s White River Furniture. Beautiful sculptures and unique playground equipment make this a space for everyone to enjoy. Keep an eye on their social media for events.
Rich history of Independence County and Batesville along with interesting exhibits and interactive play for kids.
6 locals recommend
Old Independence Regional Museum
380 S 9th StRich history of Independence County and Batesville along with interesting exhibits and interactive play for kids.
www.mountainproject.com for directions and information. It is just a short drive away for a scenic hike or rock climbing.
Jamestown Crag
1650 Jamestown Loopwww.mountainproject.com for directions and information. It is just a short drive away for a scenic hike or rock climbing.
Hiking/Biking Trails
www.lyon.edu/trails for more information. These are great for running, biking or for easy to moderate hiking. Appropriate for all ages.
Lyon College
2300 Highland RdHiking/Biking Trails
www.lyon.edu/trails for more information. These are great for running, biking or for easy to moderate hiking. Appropriate for all ages.
Scenic view of the rolling White River, multiple playgrounds, sand volleyball, amphitheater with occasional events, walking/running trails.
Riverside Park
Scenic view of the rolling White River, multiple playgrounds, sand volleyball, amphitheater with occasional events, walking/running trails.
Shopping
Main Attire
187 E Main StWalkable
Siloe
181 S Central AveWalkable
Batesville Area Arts Council
226 E Main StWalkable
Clara Jane & Jax
120 E Main StWalkable- Children’s boutique
Little Luxe
Walkable - Children’s boutique
Bellabird Clothing Co. Boutique
Churches
All tried and true and within walking distance.
Fellowship Bible Church of Batesville
332 E Main StSt Paul's Episcopal Church
424 E Main StFirst United Methodist Church
615 E Main St