Attractions in the Ozark Gateway Region
The beautiful Ozark Gateway Region truly is a special place with so many attractions that you’ll never run out of things to do. Whether you want a lot of action or a lazy, laid-back day, we’ve got something for individuals, families and people of all ages.
Beneath the beautiful scenery of the region lie miles of unique and ever-changing caverns. Tour areas carved out years before our historic parks even existed and experience the beauty beneath our lush forests and scenic drives. Tour our museums and unique exhibits to see snapshots of centuries past and their effect on the area today. Visit our fantastic state parks to see history come alive or just to catch a fish you can brag about. Enjoy our many historic sites that complement the area and help our history to blend seamlessly with our present. Treat yourself to our vast array of musical entertainment and stage shows, rounding out your visit in a truly enjoyable way. The Ozark Gateway Region’s wide range of attractions makes it the perfect vacation spot and the ideal place to live.

Tour the amazing caves and caverns that have been here a lot longer than any of us. Explore specialized museums, including the fabulous Ozark Center State Park, where mountain culture comes alive like no place else, and the revved-up Mark Martin Museum, where all kinds of this NASCAR champ’s cars are on shiny display.
Then you’ve got a diverse selection of state parks that will pull you back into the living history of the region, amaze you with their natural beauty and keep you active with just about every type of outdoor recreation you can think of. You’ll see remnants of towns that now exist only in memory, view historic buildings with fascinating pasts, wind your way along once-thriving riverports and enjoy the best fishing, birdwatching, canoeing and camping you’ll find anywhere.
We invite you to explore our Attractions section and see all the ways the Ozark Mountains can turn any vacation or even a day trip into an experience you’ll always remember.
John 3:16 Ministry
75 Holmes Road
Charlotte,AR 72522-9632
870-799-2515
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JOHN 3:16 MINISTRIES is a 'Spiritual Boot Camp' for men with drug and alcohol addictions. It is a place that offers a refuge for men to have the opportunity to heal spiritually, mentally and physically.
Website: www.john316ministry.com
Lawrence County
315 West Main, Rm 1
Walnut Ridge,AR 72476
870-886-1110
Email: lawjudge@bscn.com
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Loco Ropes @ Ozark Folk Center State Park
1025 A Park Avenue
Mountain View,AR 72560
870-269-6566
Email: goloco@locoropes.com
Loco Ropes is an unforgettable canopy experience at Mountain View, AR - look up and you'll see guests swinging, zipping, and leaping from tree to tree! This family friendly attraction will excite adrenaline junkies and outdoor enthusiasts, alike.
Website: www.locoropes.com
Petals and Lace Creekside Loft
111 Woodland Hills Rd.
Hardy,AR 72542
870-856-2113
Email: petalsnloft@centurytel.net
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