Attractions
We are the Quartz Crystal Capitol of the World here in the Ouachita National Forest where you can dig for or find some of the prettiest crystals. Each year there is an entire festival centered around the Championship Dig. We are also only 38 miles from the Crator of Diamonds State Park where you keep what you find.
And then there is Lake Ouachita (WAH-shi-tah). 40,000 acres of water and 690 miles of shore line. The average depth is 50 ft with the deepest area being 200 ft. One of the cleanest man-made lakes in the US, it offers endless opportunities for fishing, diving or playing on the water.
Of course we also have rivers. Float down the Ouachita past the famous Camp Ozark before it spills into Lake O. Or try the Caddo for a day filled with floating and fishing from either your own or rented kayaks or canoes.
Love hiking or biking? We have 3 IMBA EPIC trails. Try out some sections of the Ouachita, LOViT or the Womble trails for a true backcountry experience or just a leisure walk along the lake.
Travel 31 miles east to visit Hot Springs National Park or head west 56 miles to Queen Wilhelmina State Park for some panoramic views.
El Diamante Mexican Restaurant
125 West StDairyette
717 Hwy 270 EBob's Food City
742 Hwy 270 ESubway
220 Hwy 270 EMt Ida Cafe
978 US-270Twin Creek Use Area
Twin Creek Crystal Mine
60 Twin circleSweet Surrender Crystals
288 Horseshoe Bend RdWegner Quartz Crystal Mines
82 Wegner Crystal Ranch RdDixie Crystal Co./Twin Creek Crystal Mine
Crystal Vista (recgovnpsdata)
Jay's Crystal Bonanza
1024 US-270Fiddler's Ridge Rock Shop
3752 US-270Real Earth Creations | Crystals, Rocks, & Minerals
3024 Hwy 270 EAtlantis Found Gardens & Gifts
509 US-270Blue Moon Crystals & Jewelry
6328 Hwy 270 ECrystal Seen Trading Co.
2568 Hwy 270 EOuachita Artists Gallery and Studio
135 West StHeritage House Museum
819 Luzerne StCrystal Recreation Area
Charlton Recreation Area
154 Milholen TrailHickory Nut Vista
Pollard Creek TrailHickory Nut Trailhead
Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT, east)
1320-1338 Blakely Dam RdWomble Trail Head
Ouachita Trail
Ouachita TrailHot Springs National Park
369 Central AvenueQueen Wilhelmina State Park
3877 AR-88Crater of Diamonds State Park
209 State Park RdShady Lake Recreation Area
Crystal Vista (recgovnpsdata)
Free digging
Mt Ida Flea Market
224 US-270Big variety of items.
Turtle Cove Spa
181 Clubhouse RdOne of the best spas in Arkansas.
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
2705 Central AveHorse racing and casino
Food scene
Shack Attack Pizza
123 West StShangri La Resort
987 Shangri La DrBest pies ever!!!
Marilyn's RV Park & Old Country Store
3551 US-270Get your health food fix.
Lewis Liquor, Crystal Springs
10086 Albert Pike RdClosest place for your refreshments.
Wayseekers Coffee Shop
Get your coffee fix
270 Diner
Yummy
Victory Pie Co.
Sweet or savory pies along with burgers, coffees, and shakes.
Shack Attack Pizza
123 West StPizza!
Sightseeing
Scuba & Archery Center
121 Gilchrist StGreat guides and all your diving needs.