Food scene
Excellent spot for lunch or dinner. Serving Arkansas-style BBQ and other local favorites as well as a variety of smoked deli meats, sausages, and cheeses. Also offers a selection of wine, beer, and limited cocktails
12 locals recommend
Big Springs Trading Company
14237 U.S. 65Excellent spot for lunch or dinner. Serving Arkansas-style BBQ and other local favorites as well as a variety of smoked deli meats, sausages, and cheeses. Also offers a selection of wine, beer, and limited cocktails
Fergusons Country Store
121 AR-333A quaint spot for a full, country-style breakfast
A nice spot for lunch or dinner out; small selection of wine, beer, and cocktails
19 locals recommend
Skylark Cafe
401 High StA nice spot for lunch or dinner out; small selection of wine, beer, and cocktails
Daisy Queen
614 US-65An old school burger joint serving all-American food
Boston Mountain Pizza
2356 US-65Solid pizza, pasta, and an all-you-can-eat salad bar
Sightseeing
A glimpse into the rich history of the Buffalo National River area; an easy hike
6 locals recommend
Collier Homestead
Buffalo River TrailA glimpse into the rich history of the Buffalo National River area; an easy hike
A not-too-far drive through beautiful country; one of the area’s most beloved spots
15 locals recommend
Falling Waters Waterfalls
A not-too-far drive through beautiful country; one of the area’s most beloved spots
Richland Creek Recreation Area
Campground RoadA great way to get out and explore the region
Buffalo National River
A great start to your Ozarks experience; all of the information you’ll need about the Middle District of the Buffalo River
13 locals recommend
Tyler Bend Visitor Center
170 Ranger RdA great start to your Ozarks experience; all of the information you’ll need about the Middle District of the Buffalo River
Buffalo River Outfitters
9664 U.S. 65A great resource if you’re wanting to float the BNR
Another outfitter serving the Middle District of the BNR
10 locals recommend
Silver Hill Float Service
9826 US-65Another outfitter serving the Middle District of the BNR
A river outfitter located in the heart of Gilbert. Featuring a neat shop, concession stand, and live music on the weekend at Ben’s Place
Buffalo Camping & Canoeing
1 N Frost StreetA river outfitter located in the heart of Gilbert. Featuring a neat shop, concession stand, and live music on the weekend at Ben’s Place
Buffalo River Air Tours offers a unique experience with custom flights over the Buffalo National River! B.R.A.T. flies out of Searcy County’s very own airport. Find them on their website or social media to schedule a flight!
Searcy County Airport (4A5)
Buffalo River Air Tours offers a unique experience with custom flights over the Buffalo National River! B.R.A.T. flies out of Searcy County’s very own airport. Find them on their website or social media to schedule a flight!
A nice spot to pitch your tent here in the Middle District. Quick access to horse back riding trails and a good swimming hole
Woolum Campground
A nice spot to pitch your tent here in the Middle District. Quick access to horse back riding trails and a good swimming hole
Grocery
Dollar General
405 Court StA good spot to stock up on essential items; not a full grocery
Harps
A full grocery and gas station
Entertainment
One of the last drive-in movie theaters left in the Natural State; a perfect spot for catching the latest movie since 1966
22 locals recommend
Kenda Drive-In
U.S. 65One of the last drive-in movie theaters left in the Natural State; a perfect spot for catching the latest movie since 1966
A great spot to find your next book; an excellent resource for lovers of genealogy
Searcy County Library
202 E Main StA great spot to find your next book; an excellent resource for lovers of genealogy
Buffalo River Art Gallery
74 Church StAn eclectic shop that features numerous local and Arkansas-based artists