Boston Mountains Tour, $10 per car

    7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
    Max Cars: 20

Check-in at 7:45am, Drivers' Meeting at 8:00am, Depart at 8:15am, Return around 5:00pm  (190 miles roundtrip)

Tour leaders will need to see your driver’s license and will provide a route map/directions. Please have a full tank of fuel.

We will travel south out of Eureka Springs on AR23 to hwy 12 and through the small town of Clifty.  Hwy 45 will then lead us south through Hindsville and Goshen.  Just as we begin entering Fayetteville, we'll take portions of highways 265, 16, and 56 to the "Old Highway 71."  This scenic byway is a former stagecoach route, which rises and falls, twists and turns through the Boston mountain range, and will give us an intimate experience the rugged terrain.

We'll stop atop the Boston Mountains at the Artist Point Lookout, Gift Shop, and Museum.  From the Artist Point observation deck, there are stunning views of the Boston Mountains with Lake Shepherd Springs and White Rock Mountain in the distance.  This third generation family owned gift shop features a variety of unique items, including handmade dolls, Indian artifacts, homemade jams and jellies and other small treasures, all of which are produced by local craftsmen.  Restroom facilities are available here as well.  

After departing from Artist Point, we will continue on hwy 71 to our southernmost destination, the legendary and Arkansas-original Catfish Hole Restaurant in Alma, Arkansas for lunch (view menu). The offerings include catfish, chicken, shrimp, steak, seafood, and all the fixin's in a casual atmosphere. 

Our route will head back north to the Lake Fort Smith Visitor's Center ..... Restroom facilities available here as well. 

Our return trip will head north on hwy 71, but we will head east on hwy 74 near Brentwood, AR. We will continue on hwy 74 until it merges with 57 and continues east. Hwy 16 will then take us due north through Elkins, where will head northeast to Huntsville, AR on hwy 44/74. In Huntsville, we'll jump onto AR23, which will lead us north through the scenic Withrow Springs State Park. We will make a brief stop here for photos before our final stretch back to Eureka Springs on AR23.