Sightseeing
Just 13 miles from downtown Mena sits the Queen Wilhelmina Park and lodge, atop Rich Mountain, the second highest peak in Arkansas. The original lodge, built in the late 1800s, was named to honor the Queen of the Netherlands. Head up Mena Street (AR Hwy 88) to get there. Afterwards,
continue west to travel more of the Talimena Scenic Byway, which offers over 50 miles of beautiful vistas.
50 locals recommend
Queen Wilhelmina State Park
3877 AR-88Just 13 miles from downtown Mena sits the Queen Wilhelmina Park and lodge, atop Rich Mountain, the second highest peak in Arkansas. The original lodge, built in the late 1800s, was named to honor the Queen of the Netherlands. Head up Mena Street (AR Hwy 88) to get there. Afterwards,
continue west to travel more of the Talimena Scenic Byway, which offers over 50 miles of beautiful vistas.
This park and natural area extends for 12 miles along the National Wild and Scenic Cossatot River. The river forms Cossatot Falls, a rocky canyon with Class IV rapids for experienced kayakers and canoeists.
21 locals recommend
Cossatot River State Park - Natural Area
1980 US-278This park and natural area extends for 12 miles along the National Wild and Scenic Cossatot River. The river forms Cossatot Falls, a rocky canyon with Class IV rapids for experienced kayakers and canoeists.
Experience the thrill of a zip-line canopy tour located just outside of Mena. Soar among 300-year-old Oak trees on a zip-line tour on the banks of the Irons Fork River. Visit BlueZiplineFarm.com for hours.
9 locals recommend
The Blue; Zip Line and Farm
142 Polk Rd 185Experience the thrill of a zip-line canopy tour located just outside of Mena. Soar among 300-year-old Oak trees on a zip-line tour on the banks of the Irons Fork River. Visit BlueZiplineFarm.com for hours.
Check out the visitor information center for even more info.
Mena Depot Museum & Visitor Information Center
524 Sherwood AveCheck out the visitor information center for even more info.
National Scenic Byway in southeastern Oklahoma and extreme western Arkansas spanning a 54.0-mile stretch of Oklahoma State Highway 1 and Arkansas Highway 88 from Talihina, Oklahoma, to Mena, Arkansas.
15 locals recommend
Talimena Scenic Drive
Talimena Scenic DriveNational Scenic Byway in southeastern Oklahoma and extreme western Arkansas spanning a 54.0-mile stretch of Oklahoma State Highway 1 and Arkansas Highway 88 from Talihina, Oklahoma, to Mena, Arkansas.
Local art gallery featuring classic and contemporary
art and hosts workshops, seminars, field trips, classes, art shows and exhibits.
10 locals recommend
Mena Art Gallery
607 Mena StLocal art gallery featuring classic and contemporary
art and hosts workshops, seminars, field trips, classes, art shows and exhibits.
ATV trails featuring high mountain vistas lead riders through an array of areas, including scenic Gap Creek and Board Camp Creek. The trail continues through a forest of large pines and hardwoods before passing the unique 2-footed oak tree and an abandoned mine shaft. The trail loops are connected to accommodate riders who want to vary the length of their trips.
https://www.riderplanet-usa.com/atv/trails/info/arkansas_04609/ride_14de.htm
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Wolf Pen Gap
ATV trails featuring high mountain vistas lead riders through an array of areas, including scenic Gap Creek and Board Camp Creek. The trail continues through a forest of large pines and hardwoods before passing the unique 2-footed oak tree and an abandoned mine shaft. The trail loops are connected to accommodate riders who want to vary the length of their trips.
https://www.riderplanet-usa.com/atv/trails/info/arkansas_04609/ride_14de.htm
Located in the Albert Pike Recreation Area deep in the Ouachita's, the beautiful falls are great for viewing or swimming. There's a picnic area located near the parking area and access to the Little Missouri Trail, which follows the Little Missouri River.
36 locals recommend
Little Missouri Falls
Arkansas 369Located in the Albert Pike Recreation Area deep in the Ouachita's, the beautiful falls are great for viewing or swimming. There's a picnic area located near the parking area and access to the Little Missouri Trail, which follows the Little Missouri River.
The world's only diamond field accessible to the public is in Arkansas? Yep, and every year one or two people find valuable diamonds that they get to keep
81 locals recommend
Crater of Diamonds State Park
209 State Park RdThe world's only diamond field accessible to the public is in Arkansas? Yep, and every year one or two people find valuable diamonds that they get to keep
Food scene
Great local bistro style restaurant with a unique handcrafted gift gallery.
11 locals recommend
American Artisans Eatery & Gallery
615 Mena StGreat local bistro style restaurant with a unique handcrafted gift gallery.
THE OUACHITAS
821 Mena StLocal brew pub and coffee shop with great pizza!
You can't go wrong with the Shady Lake Burger or the Street Nachos, but it's all good.
14 locals recommend
Chicollo's Food Emporium
1308 N U.S. 71You can't go wrong with the Shady Lake Burger or the Street Nachos, but it's all good.
Skyline Cafe
618 Mena StFamous for their breakfast, a Mena institution since 1922.
Located at the base of Rich Mountain and Hwy 270, this unique place is a must visit. The hamburgers are some of the best you'll ever have and breakfast isn't shabby either. Be prepared to stay a while. Credit cards not accepted, so bring some cash. Tell Steve we said hello!
Rich Mountain Country Store
1933 U.S. 270Located at the base of Rich Mountain and Hwy 270, this unique place is a must visit. The hamburgers are some of the best you'll ever have and breakfast isn't shabby either. Be prepared to stay a while. Credit cards not accepted, so bring some cash. Tell Steve we said hello!
Papa's Mexican Cafe
1317 US-71Great Mexican food with a full bar.