Hello Lake and River lovers. We’ve been mapping out a few scenic drives and experiences for Fall just for you.
Destination: Searcy to Heber Springs to Romance and/or Rose Bud, Arkansas
What: Fall Half Day or Full Day Trip with Scenic Drive and Local Experiences
Where: Start from Little Rock, Conway, Jonesboro, or even as far as Memphis and on this itineary make Searcy and Heber Springs your day trip destination. Best Months to Experience: September thru November for this itinerary.
Bring/Wear: Comfortable Shoes, Water, Clothes for comfort based on weather.
Suggestions for safety: Always let someone know where your going if your venturing to the outdoors. Cell phones do not work at the bottom of a waterfall. Have a general idea about outdoor safety before heading out.
Start your day in Searcy at 9AM at Wild Sweet Williams
https://goseedoar.org/white-county/
Start 9AM
Wild Sweet Williams
504 So Main
Searcy, AR 72143
(501)593-5655
Great food, plus a little culture.
https://www.wildsweetwilliams.com/
9:30 AM to 10AM
White County Courthouse
Just down the street from Wild Sweet Williams
300 No. Spruce Street
Searcy, AR 72143
Art Alley
319 No. Spruce Street
Searcy, AR 72143
Behind Daisy’s Lunchbox and Leslies Jewelers
Both of the above offer art, plus culture, and great photo op
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
The Historic Black House and Art Museum
300 East Race Street
Searcy, AR 72143
(501)279-1018
Or
The Linda Byrd Smith Biblical Museum of Archeology
Harding University
915 E. Market Ave.
Searcy, AR 72149-5615
501-279-4000
History plus amazing archeology.
https://www.harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/bible-ministry/archaeology-museum
https://goseedoar.org/cleburne-county/
11:35ish to 12:30 PM
Jitterbug Coffeehouse and Cafe and
Downtown Heber
109 West Main
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501)206-2233
A unique up close and personal local gathering with healthy food, coffee, and sometimes music, poetry, etc. (Just down from the old Gem Theatre (1939) restored, rebuilt, and still in operation.) Most writers, videographers, and even politicians come in and out of JBC throughout the week to grab a coffee, create, or toss around ideas.
https://www.jitterbugcoffeehouse.com/
12:45 PM to 1:05 PM
Bridal Veil Falls
Off Hwy 25 on Bridal Veil Falls Rd
next to Heber Springs Collision Center. Bear right at the fork and turn right into the parking area. There is a short walk to the lookout point above the falls.
Great photo op and walk off lunch:-)
1:15 PM to 1:45 PM
Ozark Country Market
999 Heber Springs Rd
Heber Springs, AR 72143
(501)206-0127
https://www.ozarkcountrymarket.com/
2:15 PM to 3:00 PM
Romance Christmas Tree Farm
1260 AR-5
Romance, AR 72136
(501)556-5173
For Christmas Tree Tagging and Photo op
http://www.romancechristmastreesfarm.com/index.html
Note: Travel times have been built in above. It’s approx. 30-35 min from Searcy to Heber normally:-) And, 20 min from Heber to Rose Bud (if you do the rain schedule). And, 30 min from Heber to Romance. (Reg. Sch above.)
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Alternatives:
Magness Lake Trumpeter Swans
Hays Rd off of 110
Heber Springs
The Swans normally don’t arrive until colder weather the second to third week of November. Keep in mind if your here between then and mid Feb. Or if you really wanted to try go ahead you’ll get a great view of the pond.
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Alternate schedule for heavy rain
Visit Ruland Juction Train Museum verses Bridal Veil Falls. Then instead of Romance Christmas Tree Farm experience visit Rozark Hills Coffee in Rose Bud.
Ruland Junction Train Museum
401 S 12th St
Heber Springs, AR
https://www.rulandjunction.com/about.html
Cute, interesting and great photo op
Rozark Hills Coffee Roasterie
5898 AR-36
Rose Bud, AR 72137
(501)556-5808
Local Events during September thru November: