Ozarks and Lodging
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Milan,Tennessee
Planning a trip over the Ozarks in northern Arkansas, would like to ride the Jasper/Eureka Springs/Harrison area. So a couple questions for those that have been there:
1) Some good places to stay, looking for a small motel type place that is Bike friendly (would expect in that area most places would be), not really interested in a chain hotel. Something comfortable that we can park the bikes right outside the rooms.
2) There are a ton of rides listed on the Ozarkrides.com site, way too many for us to do in 4 days, so what are some of the "must" do rides.
Thanks
1) Some good places to stay, looking for a small motel type place that is Bike friendly (would expect in that area most places would be), not really interested in a chain hotel. Something comfortable that we can park the bikes right outside the rooms.
2) There are a ton of rides listed on the Ozarkrides.com site, way too many for us to do in 4 days, so what are some of the "must" do rides.
Thanks
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2020
Posts: 154
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From: Arkansas
Jasper/Eureka area
Since I only live 45 minutes from downtown Jasper, a must in Jasper is the Ozark Cafe for lunch or breakfast. Not much in the way of motels however. not bad places just nothing much to choose from. Eureka Springs has all the choices in the world needed. Both are EXTREMELY bike friendly areas for sure. Lots and Lots of routes to choose from. Also head west to Ponca and go a bit south to Lost Valley Trailhead. If your into a mild hike which only takes a few hrs. both ways. Awesome views and waterfalls. If you lucky and time of day in the Ponca area is the hub of our growing Elk herd. Eureka Springs has anything from great food to just relaxing and checking out Downtown.
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Grand Island, Nebraska
You cant go wrong with any of the roads around there. My favorite is Hwy 7. Pig trail (23) is cool but just for a short time. 7 will keep you busy for 30 minutes. 21 is also good.
The Lodge is a favorite place to stay.
The Lodge is a favorite place to stay.
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Black Hills
We stayed at the Hotel Seville in Harrison, it's a very cool historic hotel that caters to riders. They have a covered area for bikes with a bar and restaurant on site. It's old but preserved with a 2 story spanish style decor. I really liked it, rooms were nice but a little on the smaller side. due to the age and layout of the building. I'd go back there again for the charm and character.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Munich, Germany
We stayed at the Hotel Seville in Harrison, it's a very cool historic hotel that caters to riders. They have a covered area for bikes with a bar and restaurant on site. It's old but preserved with a 2 story spanish style decor. I really liked it, rooms were nice but a little on the smaller side. due to the age and layout of the building. I'd go back there again for the charm and character.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 152
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From: NW Ohio
We stayed at The Trails Inn last year when we visited. Very pleased, clean remodeled rooms, nice swimming pool, within walking distance to liquor store, bar and restaurants. Prices reasonable.
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