Mountain Home Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo provided by Photo Courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
Photo provided by Photo Courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
Photo provided by Photo Courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism

Fishing, golf, watersports, breathtaking mountains and lake scenery welcome visitors to this easygoing town in Northern Arkansas.

Outdoor recreation, such as watersports, fishing and golf, make Mountain Home a popular holiday, daytrip and weekend getaway destination. Mountain Home is a pretty town in Northern Arkansas nestled between glorious lakes and rivers in the foothills of the rolling Ozark Mountains.

Mountain Home’s major attractions sit within its picturesque natural surroundings, which are just a short drive from the town centre. Spend a fun-filled day boating, sailing, swimming or waterskiing on the glistening waters of Bull Shoals Lake and Lake Norfork. Enjoy year-round fishing opportunities on the nearby rivers. Cast a line in search of brook, brown and rainbow trout on the White River and Norfork River. 

Go to Bull Shoals-White River State Park for a host of family-friendly activities. Find hiking trails, picnic areas, kids’ playgrounds and campsites. Walk across the 256-foot-tall (78-metre) Bull Shoals Dam. Join a guided tour of the millennia-old limestone caves of Bull Shoals Caverns. Learn about the communities of the Ozark Mountains at Mountain Village 1890.

Take a break from outdoor adventures and visit the antiques stores, galleries and flea markets in downtown Mountain Home. Browse exhibits of regional art at the Hill Country Art Gallery. See an interesting collection of fishing-influenced art at the Rivertown Gallery. Enjoy independent theatre productions at the Twin Lakes Playhouse and watch a performance by the Mountain Home Symphony.

Mountain Home is also known for its public golf courses. The award-winning Big Creek Golf Course and Twin Lakes Golf Course are both less than a 10-minute drive from the downtown district.

The most convenient way to reach and get around Mountain Home is by car. The town is a about a 2.5-hour drive from Fayetteville and 4 hour from Memphis, Tennessee. You’ll find various attractions within a 1-hour drive of the town. Go kayaking and whitewater rafting on the Buffalo National River. Fly through forest treetops on a zip line at Buffalo Outdoor Centre. Discover Arkansas’ mountain culture, watch live music and shop for handicrafts at the Ozark Folk Centre State Park.

Americinn By Wyndham Mountain Home

Americinn By Wyndham Mountain Home

2.5 out of 5
290 Drillers Road, Mountain Home, AR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹9,010 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹9,010
₹10,261 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mountain Home. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (333 reviews)
"The front desk staff were super helpful. Place is quite new - couple of year's old. Location made it easy and accessible."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Americinn By Wyndham Mountain Home
Days Inn by Wyndham Mountain Home

Days Inn by Wyndham Mountain Home

2 out of 5
1746 Highway 62 B, Mountain Home, AR
The price is ₹5,653 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
₹5,653
₹6,437 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Mountain Home. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (846 reviews)
Good Short Stay
"Our stay was good, and we’d stay here again in the future if needed. Our room was clean, every employee we had an interaction with was super nice and helpful."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Mountain Home
Mountain Home Inn

Mountain Home Inn

2 out of 5
963 Highway 62 E, Mountain Home, AR
The price is ₹4,401 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹4,401
₹5,012 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf motel in Mountain Home. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.6/10 (314 reviews)
"I appreciated the nice staff and kindness. Very welcoming"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Mountain Home Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Whispering Woods Cabins & Grill

Whispering Woods Cabins & Grill

3 out of 5
4245 State Hwy 177, Calico Rock, AR
Stay at this 3-star spa cabin in Calico Rock. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and a garden. Popular attractions Norfork Dam and Norfork National Fish ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"Loved everything about this beautiful place! Will definitely be back"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Whispering Woods Cabins & Grill
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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