Ponca Nature Center

15 mi. away / Closed Sundays & Mondays

Education about Arkansas’ elk and other wildlife, interactive exhibit room, gift shop, native wildflower gardens, picnic tables, and visitor information.

Bradley House Museum

0.3 mi. away / Check their website for current hours

Located at 403 W. Clark Street in Jasper, Ark., the Bradley House Museum (consisting of the Bradley House and the Chaney Log Cabin) is operated by the Newton County Historical Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the historical heritage of Newton County, Arkansas.

Bradley Park

0.8 mi. away / Open from dusk to dawn

Located along the Little Buffalo River at the end of Clark Street in Jasper, this city-owned park features basketball and tennis courts, baseball fields, walking trails, excellent fishing, and swimming holes. A great spot for a picnic.

Scenic Point

3.7 mi. away

The perfect spot to check out the Arkansas Grand Canyon, and on clear days, the views extend all the way into Missouri. There’s an observation tower and gift shop full of Ozark souvenirs.

Koen Interpretive Trail

3.7 mi. away

A short, family-friendly and informative trail identifying 34 different kinds of trees and plants along the way. The trail is wheelchair accessible with benches scattered along the way for taking breaks and enjoying the nature all around.

Marble Falls Nature Park (formerly Dogpatch U.S.A.)

9.7 mi. away

Just outside of Marble, Ark., and recently acquired by Johnny Morris, Marble Falls Nature Park was announced to be a space that will be restored, preserved and shared. Plans include reopening a fish hatchery, building a restaurant, as well as establishing other nature trails with the main goal “to have something open for people to enjoy and learn more about nature and conservation.”

Round Top Mountain Trail

2.5 mi. away

An almost 3 mile trail that has you passing towering bluffs, huge trees, and a lush and diverse plant community, including the largest stand of paw paws in the area.

Ozark Cafe

400 ft. away / Open Sunday-Thursday 7am-8pm / Friday & Saturday 7am-9pm

Established in 1909, Ozark Cafe is the second oldest restaurant in Arkansas, featuring the best burgers and shakes in Jasper. Breakfast is served through dinner seven days a week, with music most Saturdays.

Low Gap Cafe

10 mi. away / Open Wednesday & Thursday 11am-7pm / Friday & Saturday 11am-8pm

A must visit nestled near the Upper Buffalo River and Boxley Valley, offering both American and Italian fare, as well as weekly specials. Maybe in a location some would call the middle of nowhere, their slogan is “If you make it good, they will come.”

Ozark Campground

5.5 mi. away

A great recreational area that offers somewhat secluded camping and includes areas to picnic, swim, and enjoy the impressive views of the bluffs.

Newton County Library

0.5 mi. away / Open Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:30pm / Saturday 10am-2pm

A popular spot to review the substantial collection of genealogy and historic family records dating back to the original settlers. Free WiFi and public computers available.

Circle Yoga Shala

13 mi. away / www.circleyogashala.com or their Facebook for programming

A school for Yoga, Ayurveda, and self-exploration.

Horseshoe Canyon Ranch

9.1 mi. away

An American Family Dude Ranch, offering horseback riding, rock climbing, zip lines, and many more outdoor activities.