Horseshoe Bend
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There’s More to Discover Around the Bend
Horseshoe Bend offers a relaxed Ozarks escape built around lakes, river adventures, and so many unforgettable ways to enjoy the outdoors.
Horseshoe Bend is an outdoors enthusiast’s playground tucked into the Ozark Mountains, where the Strawberry River sets the pace for laid-back adventure. Spend your days fishing or canoeing the river, exploring one of four scenic lakes (hello, 640-acre Crown Lake), or teeing off at the 18-hole, championship-level Turkey Mountain Golf Course. Basically, if it involves sunshine and fresh air, you’re in the right place.
Places to Stay
From cozy cabins and boutique hotels to scenic campgrounds and lakeside lodges, Arkansas has a place for every kind of traveler. Find your perfect stay and start exploring The Natural State.
Places to Eat
Traditional comfort food fills tables across Arkansas—so do dishes by James Beard-recognized chefs.
Things to Do
From mountain biking to rock climbing, from hiking to birding, from boating to simply relaxing, there is a place for your favorite pastime in Arkansas.
Get Outdoors
From first-time adventurers to seasoned thrill-seekers, Arkansas offers outdoor challenges that are exciting, accessible and unforgettable.
State Parks
Adventure and relaxation go hand in hand in Arkansas State Parks. Hike to Cedar Falls at Petit Jean, ride the Monument Trails at Devil’s Den, paddle the White River at Bull Shoals-White River or cast a line at Millwood Lake. From cultural landmarks like Prairie Grove Battlefield and Historic Washington to quiet escapes like Cane Creek and Woolly Hollow, every park tells its own story.
Itineraries
Whether you’re looking for outdoor experiences, kid-sized fun for families, foodie vibes or ideas for history buffs, art lovers or music fans. Mix and match these itineraries to create your own.
Attractions
Choose your own adventure! Hunt or fish, shop for antiques, dig for diamonds, search for wildlife, peruse art - Arkansas attractions offer something for everyone.