Mountain View Arkansas is famous for the preservation of folkways and traditional music. It was natural for the Arkansas Folk Festival to be founded here in 1963, and the Ozark Folk Center State Park followed in 1973. Antique, craft and music stores are everywhere. Check out our Best Western hotel in Mountain View Ark.
Things to do in Mountain View
Arkansas Craft Guild Gallery
A shop featuring both fine art and all handmade, traditional and contemporary crafts by some 200 Arkansas artists who are members of one of the oldest craft guilds in the mid-South.
104 East Main Street, Mountain View, AR
Blanchard Springs Caverns & Recreation Area
Take a guided walking tour through an active cavern system, featuring sparkling calcite formations, stalactites, stalagmites and columns. There are two different trails for viewing. Recreation area features crystal clear streams, large flowing spring, small lake, scenic trails, picturesque bluffs, swimming, fishing, outdoor theatre programs in season. Wild Cave Tours available. Located on Ark. 14 West. Call 870-757-2211 for more information.
Brickshy's Backstreet Theater
Down home entertainment with Country variety shows and family comedy each Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Located One block off Stone County Courthouse Square in Mountain View. Call 870-269-3354 for more information.
Cash's White River Hoedown
For big entertainment, come see this mix of country, blues, gospel and rock 'n' roll music with plenty of family comedy. April through early December. Located on Ark. 5, 9, 14 North. Call 870-269-4161 for more information.
Old Mill
The Old Mill was built in 1914 and once supplied residents with fresh cornmeal and flour. The original equipment is still demonstrated for visitors. Historical photographs and artifacts from Mountain View and surrounding area are displayed. Call 870-269-5337 for more information.
308 West Main Street, Mountain View, AR
Ozark Folk Center State Park
This is the only park in America devoted to the preservation of Southern mountain folkways and music. A 'living museum' state park re-creates the music and skills of the late 18th and early 19th century. Quilting, furniture making, blacksmithing, pottery, woodworking and 15 other skills demonstrated; traditional mountain concerts. Located on Ark. 382 Spur. Call 870-269-3851 for more information.
Ozark National Forest, Sylamore District
There are some 130,000 acres of hardwood forests, spring-fed creeks, two adjoining rivers, grassy meadows, limestone bluffs and caverns that make up the Sylamore District. Hiking and horseback riding opportunities are available. Located on Ark. 14 North. Call 870-757-2211 for more information.
Sylamore Creek Trail
This beautiful 14 mile trail is located in the Ozark National Forest and is named for the scenic, free-flowing stream it follows past waterfalls, natural springs, limestone bluffs, lush forests; passes three different campgrounds. Located on Ark. 14 North. Call 870-757-2211 for more information.
Sylamore Scenic Byway
The Sylamore Scenic Byway is linked by the 26.5 mile portion of Ark. 5, 14 and Forest Service Road 1110. The route traverses 16.5 miles of Ark. 5 from Calico Rock to Allison, joining Ark. 14 for 6.7 miles to its intersection with Forest Service Road 1110, and continuing 3 miles to Blanchard Springs Caverns. Call 870-269-3228 for more information.