See some interesting murals, gladiolus, the mighty Mississippi, and Blues Corner.
Most agree the Ozark area is a great area to drive in Arkansas, but sometimes taking a new direction will find you even better driving. This direction is fun and interesting. Murals are major attractions at each end of this drive in Helena (Cherry Street) and Paragould (Court and Emerson Streets. They become bookends for a drive through nature and history.
Starting in Paragould near the northeast corner of Arkansas, take U.S. 412 west for 10 miles to Rte. 141 south. Pass by Lake Read more . . .
Route 7, from Hot Springs to Harrison, is a 160-mile stretch above wooded hills and through mountain towns. The daylong journey begins in Hot Springs, where President Bill Clinton grew up. Before leaving Hot Springs, drop by the visitors center for Hot Springs National Park. Take Fountain Street to Hot Springs Mountain Drive, which leads to Hot Springs Mountain Tower, where you can take in a picturesque overlook of the city and its surroundings.