Eileen's Guest Guidebook for Cherokee Village, Hardy, Highland and Ash Flat

Eileen
Eileen's Guest Guidebook for Cherokee Village, Hardy, Highland and Ash Flat

Shopping

Large antique mall with a great selection for those who enjoy shopping for flea market finds.
Hardy Village Antique Mall
3606 US-62
Large antique mall with a great selection for those who enjoy shopping for flea market finds.
Large antique mall with many vendors and a great selection of vintage items. Conveniently located on Main Street, Old Town Hardy.
Memory Lane Mall
118 E Main St
Large antique mall with many vendors and a great selection of vintage items. Conveniently located on Main Street, Old Town Hardy.
Best place around for handcrafted items!
Ozark Classic Crafts Mall
116 E Main St
Best place around for handcrafted items!
Jade's Boutique is my favorite place to buy clothes and gifts! Located in the original Sharp County Courthouse building from the 1800s, they sell beautiful cute classy clothes, shoes, boots, and accessories, as well as items for the home, including Hardy Pottery, candles, soaps, and a selection of wares made by regional artisans.
Jade's At Home
Jade's Boutique is my favorite place to buy clothes and gifts! Located in the original Sharp County Courthouse building from the 1800s, they sell beautiful cute classy clothes, shoes, boots, and accessories, as well as items for the home, including Hardy Pottery, candles, soaps, and a selection of wares made by regional artisans.
Hardy's only supermarket. Good selection of meat and produce. They also sell beer, wine, and mixers.
Bill's Cash Saver (Formerly Price Chopper)
202 W Main St
Hardy's only supermarket. Good selection of meat and produce. They also sell beer, wine, and mixers.
Now a Harps Food Store, Highland's only supermarket offers a small deli and sells beer, wine, and mixers.
Town & Country Grocers
2379 US-62
Now a Harps Food Store, Highland's only supermarket offers a small deli and sells beer, wine, and mixers.
The best place around for one-stop shopping.
Walmart Supercenter
219 US-412
The best place around for one-stop shopping.
If you enjoy flea markets, handcrafted local items, and small boutiques, check out the variety of vendor stalls at the Mustard Seed in Ash Flat. Friendly service!
Mustard Seed Vendor Market and Gift Boutique
If you enjoy flea markets, handcrafted local items, and small boutiques, check out the variety of vendor stalls at the Mustard Seed in Ash Flat. Friendly service!
Located in Hardy, The Liquor Store is known for the coldest beer in Sharp County! Great selection of beer, wine, liquor, and mixers. Closest liquor store to the region's outfitters, so stop here for beer before you float Spring River.
The Liquor Store
152 US Hwy 63
Located in Hardy, The Liquor Store is known for the coldest beer in Sharp County! Great selection of beer, wine, liquor, and mixers. Closest liquor store to the region's outfitters, so stop here for beer before you float Spring River.
Popular spot for gas, pizza, and more. They often have fire pit wood for sale.
Casey's
Popular spot for gas, pizza, and more. They often have fire pit wood for sale.
Fun place for bargain shoppers to explore! If you are over 55 and visiting on a Wednesday, be sure to ask your cashier for the 10% senior citizens discount.
Daily Deals
Fun place for bargain shoppers to explore! If you are over 55 and visiting on a Wednesday, be sure to ask your cashier for the 10% senior citizens discount.
Love to check out their current bargain items from Target, Home Depot, etc Say Hello to Renee, the store owner!
The Store
Love to check out their current bargain items from Target, Home Depot, etc Say Hello to Renee, the store owner!
Locally-owned florist. The floral designer, Debbie, has years of experience with weddings and other events. They deliver!
The Rose Trellis
Locally-owned florist. The floral designer, Debbie, has years of experience with weddings and other events. They deliver!
Our only Dollar Tree Store is at Ash Flat across from Wal-Mart and next to Artisan Grill.
Dollar Tree
Our only Dollar Tree Store is at Ash Flat across from Wal-Mart and next to Artisan Grill.
Ash Flat store
Dollar General
67 US-412
Ash Flat store
Cherokee Village store
Dollar General
Cherokee Village store
Highland store
Dollar General
Highland store
Wash the dust off from our country roads...
Car Wash
Wash the dust off from our country roads...
Drive through for automated service or use a "spray bay". Vacuum cleaner available for vehicle interior cleaning.
Mr. Tidy Car Wash - Ash Flat
Drive through for automated service or use a "spray bay". Vacuum cleaner available for vehicle interior cleaning.

Outfitters and Outdoor Adventures

Favorite outfitter of my guests. They'll provide you with the right equipment and gear and drop you off / pick you up from float trips. Located 2 doors down from McDonald's. Can't miss it!
River Wilderness Sports
420 US Hwy 63
Favorite outfitter of my guests. They'll provide you with the right equipment and gear and drop you off / pick you up from float trips. Located 2 doors down from McDonald's. Can't miss it!
If you like a rustic beautiful course, check this one out. The Southfork river skirts the North Course and historic Raccoon Springs lies against the back nine. No property owner or guest ID card is needed to play. Stop at the Pro Shop to pay green fees and rent a cart.
Cherokee Village North Course
75 Pro Shop Rd
If you like a rustic beautiful course, check this one out. The Southfork river skirts the North Course and historic Raccoon Springs lies against the back nine. No property owner or guest ID card is needed to play. Stop at the Pro Shop to pay green fees and rent a cart.
On the West side of Cherokee Village, you'll find this professionally-designed course in a lovely setting. No property owner or guest ID card is needed to play. Stop at the Pro Shop to pay green fees and rent a cart.
Cherokee Village South Golf Course
5 Laguna Dr
On the West side of Cherokee Village, you'll find this professionally-designed course in a lovely setting. No property owner or guest ID card is needed to play. Stop at the Pro Shop to pay green fees and rent a cart.
In Cherokee Village's Town Center, stop here to view our well-known waterfall. Hope it's flowing fast during your visit! You'll find a small children's playground here, as well.
Papoosa Park
In Cherokee Village's Town Center, stop here to view our well-known waterfall. Hope it's flowing fast during your visit! You'll find a small children's playground here, as well.
Great family park alongside Spring River in Hardy. Walking trail and children's playground.
Loberg Park
Loberg Drive
Great family park alongside Spring River in Hardy. Walking trail and children's playground.

Food scene

Historic homestead site. Best choice for a romantic dinner, fine dining, steaks and seafood, handcrafted cocktails, cozy upscale bar, and beautiful river views. Small but good selection of craft beers and ciders.
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Biggers Bed & Breakfast
20 Bluff Rd
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Historic homestead site. Best choice for a romantic dinner, fine dining, steaks and seafood, handcrafted cocktails, cozy upscale bar, and beautiful river views. Small but good selection of craft beers and ciders.
Best beer and cider selection in the area. Good food too and plenty of ambience!
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Spring River Draft House & Grill
4201 US-62
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Best beer and cider selection in the area. Good food too and plenty of ambience!
Iconic family diner in Cherokee Village. Try the pie! Closed Sundays.
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Carol's Lakeview Restaurant
200 Iroquois Dr
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Iconic family diner in Cherokee Village. Try the pie! Closed Sundays.
This family-owned restaurant is known and loved far and wide. Try their hand-breaded shrimp, onion rings, and whole catfish.
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Meacham's
191 Highway 62 412
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This family-owned restaurant is known and loved far and wide. Try their hand-breaded shrimp, onion rings, and whole catfish.
Locals love this adorable little authentic Thai restaurant. Offers take-out.
Chokdee Thai Kitchen
595 Ash Flat Dr
Locals love this adorable little authentic Thai restaurant. Offers take-out.
If you’re looking for a place that’s open almost every day and after 9 pm, this may be the place! Standard Tex-Mex fare, huge menu, friendly service.
El Palenque Mexican Cuisine
412 US-62
If you’re looking for a place that’s open almost every day and after 9 pm, this may be the place! Standard Tex-Mex fare, huge menu, friendly service.
Wings, pizza, salad, and more! Dine in, take out, or delivery.
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Rebel Time Out
2379 US-62
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Wings, pizza, salad, and more! Dine in, take out, or delivery.
Rick knows how to do barbecue! Grab a rack of ribs, a pork plate, or a sandwich. Memphis (Delta) style, as is typical for this region of the U.S.
Smokin' Rick's BBQ
206 US-62
Rick knows how to do barbecue! Grab a rack of ribs, a pork plate, or a sandwich. Memphis (Delta) style, as is typical for this region of the U.S.
Chinese buffet plus a large menu. Friendly service. Dine in or take out.
China Garden
2002 US-62
Chinese buffet plus a large menu. Friendly service. Dine in or take out.
If you go to Mammoth to check out the Spring, stop by Fred’s. Less than 30 minutes from the cabin and a long-time regional favorite. Drive a couple of minutes North into Missouri if you haven’t been there yet!
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Fred's Fish House
215 Main St
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If you go to Mammoth to check out the Spring, stop by Fred’s. Less than 30 minutes from the cabin and a long-time regional favorite. Drive a couple of minutes North into Missouri if you haven’t been there yet!
A long-time local favorite, Bob and Sandy's offers affordable BBQ sandwiches, plates, salads, and family packs.
Bob And Sandy's Beach club bbq
5 Jo Jo St
A long-time local favorite, Bob and Sandy's offers affordable BBQ sandwiches, plates, salads, and family packs.
Great place for breakfast and lunch!
Pill Box Cafe
Great place for breakfast and lunch!
American cuisine. Lots of variety in the menu. Also a good place to grab a beer and watch a game on TV.
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Artisan Grill
190 T and C Blvd
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American cuisine. Lots of variety in the menu. Also a good place to grab a beer and watch a game on TV.
When the other restaurants are closed on Sunday, order breakfast here! Many breakfast and lunch menu options. Closed for dinner.
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Corner Booth
106 W Main St
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When the other restaurants are closed on Sunday, order breakfast here! Many breakfast and lunch menu options. Closed for dinner.
KFC/Taco Bell franchise location
Taco Bell
2291 Highway 62 412
KFC/Taco Bell franchise location
KFC/Taco Bell franchise location
KFC
2291 US-62
KFC/Taco Bell franchise location
Franchise pizza restaurant
Pizza Hut
142 Hwy 62/412
Franchise pizza restaurant
Friendly McDonald's location!
McDonald's
400 US Hwy 63
Friendly McDonald's location!
Wonderful little old-fashioned candy store and ice cream shop located on historic Main Street Hardy
Hardy Sweet Shop
Wonderful little old-fashioned candy store and ice cream shop located on historic Main Street Hardy
Family-owned restaurant. Friendly service and atmosphere. Mexican food and more...
Patio Lino
W 298 US-62
Family-owned restaurant. Friendly service and atmosphere. Mexican food and more...
Local drive-through coffee shop along Highland's commercial frontage.
Kup a Luv
2168 Highway 62-412
Local drive-through coffee shop along Highland's commercial frontage.
Local drive-through coffee shop across from Wal-Mart in Ash Flat
Kup A Luv Ash Flat
Local drive-through coffee shop across from Wal-Mart in Ash Flat
Drive-through coffee shop in the Sharp County Title building.
But First, Coffee Drive-Thru
Drive-through coffee shop in the Sharp County Title building.
More than a donut shop, this is also a great place for a quick breakfast. They have breakfast sandwiches, breakfast tacos, kolaches, and even biscuits and gravy. Love their apple fritters! Drive through, take out or dine-in.
Donut Palace
2110 US-62
More than a donut shop, this is also a great place for a quick breakfast. They have breakfast sandwiches, breakfast tacos, kolaches, and even biscuits and gravy. Love their apple fritters! Drive through, take out or dine-in.
Nice selection of Thai dishes with varying spice levels available. Have lunch and shop at the boutiques and antique stores on Hardy’s historic Main Street!
Sabai Thai Cuisine
Nice selection of Thai dishes with varying spice levels available. Have lunch and shop at the boutiques and antique stores on Hardy’s historic Main Street!

Entertainment

Fun little "old school" theater offering 2 screens. Locally-owned and operated.
Highland Twin Cinema
2379 Highway 62 412 # T
Fun little "old school" theater offering 2 screens. Locally-owned and operated.
Family-oriented bowling alley. Food is served, but no beer, as this business is in dry Fulton County.
Frontier Lanes
962 US-412
Family-oriented bowling alley. Food is served, but no beer, as this business is in dry Fulton County.
Popular swim beach named after a significant character in Hardy's history.
Buford Beach/Hardy, Beach Rd, Hardy, AR 72542 미국
Popular swim beach named after a significant character in Hardy's history.

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Pack Lightly!

You'll need comfortable clothes: jeans, swimwear and shorts in summer, athletic gear for walking, sandals and flip-flops. Bring beach towels and a cooler for use outdoors and perhaps a robe for the hot tub. If you plan to cook, you can buy food and charcoal supplies at Wal-Mart in Ash Flat or at a local supermarket.
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Day Trip: Batesville (1 hour from cabin)

Explore Batesville's beautiful historic downtown district, including the Old Towne Mall, a 15000 sf facility with its many vendor booths. During the Christmas season, see the downtown during the day and in the evening, drive or walk through White River Wonderland, a large outdoor tour of lights. The tour is free, but donations are accepted, and you can ice skate or take a carriage ride for a fee. Check out "White River Wonderland" on Facebook for more details.
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Day Trip: Mammoth Spring (about 30 minutes from Cherokee)

The huge Spring at Mammoth Spring State Park is a natural wonder and a favorite of guests. Mammoth Springs, Arkansas and Thayer, Missouri share the state border and on the Missouri side, you'll find Grand Gulf State Park, a lovely place to hike and explore. Eat like a local at State Line Restaurant in Thayer OR at Fred's Fish House in Mammoth Spring.
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Day Trip: Mountain Home/Cotter (1.5 hours from cabin)

Check out the historic R.M. Ruthven Bridge over the White River on Business 62 at Cotter, a lovely little town known for trout fishing, railroad history, historic buildings, and the beautiful concrete rainbow arch bridge. To get a good view of Cotter, start at the Scenic Overlook on Hwy 62 at Flippin (36°16'20.5"N 92°32'55.6"W). Drive from there to Business 62 to cross the bridge (36.267898, -92.544189). Under the bridge, you'll find Big Spring Park, the banks of the White River, a 2-mile walking trail, and the Anglin-Tinnon Railroad Workers Memorial
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Day Trip: Mountain Home/Salesville (1.25 hours from cabin)

Near Salesville, you can visit the Norfork Dam (36°14'55.4"N 92°14'14.7"W) where the White River meets the North Fork River meets Lake Norfork. The dam / powerhouse is an interesting sight and the rustic lakeshore there is beautiful viewed from the park where you can pull off and walk around. There's also a fish hatchery nearby. Lake Norfork is a favorite of scuba divers.
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Day Trip: Calico Rock (1 hour from cabin)

Stroll through Calico Rock's historic main street (36.123057, -92.142425) and East Calico Rock, the only ghost town in America that's within the city limits of another town. Many of its buildings remain intact (but long abandoned) in what was once a thriving but raucous little boomtown along the White River and railroad. Calico Rock is also on the White River and boasts gorgeous high river bluffs overlooking pastures dotted with cattle on the other side of the river.
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Day Trip: Mountain View Area (about 1.25 hours away)

Visit historic Main Street, Mountain View, with its lovely old stone courthouse, shops, and music on the courthouse lawn. Nearby, explore the Ozark Folk Center, a living history state park dedicated to preserving Ozark culture and traditions. At Fifty-Six, take a guided tour inside Blanchard Springs Caverns, a large living cave system. Near Blanchard Springs, check out Angler’s Restaurant on the White River where Hwys 5 and 9 meet. Just a few miles South on Hwy 5, make a quick stop at Mellon’s Country Store, an "old-timey" general store.
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Hiking Trails: Short Easy Hikes

*Adahi Trail - fun loop along a waterfall & creek. Watch for totem poles. Two trailheads: 1) Thunderbird Recreation Center parking lot; 2) garden at town center, where Iroquois Drive & Cherokee Drive intersect. Across the street from garden is Papoose Park with a beautiful waterfall and short trail. *Cedar Valley Trail - lovely rustic path beginning at a park pavilion & ending on a bluff above the river. On Google Maps. *Tohi Trail - cute blacktopped trail for walkers / runners. On Hospital Drive.
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Longer Hikes: Abandoned Cherokee

*Tonganoxie Road - an overgrown street that leads to an abandoned Cherokee Village development with many undeveloped streets to explore. Begin from Pottawattamie Road across from entrance to Omaha Recreation Center. You could walk for miles here and never see a car or a house! Note: on some map apps, these 2 roads are associated with Ash Flat instead of Cherokee Village.
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Longer Hikes: Lake View Road Hike

Reminds me of a little fishing village. Park at Papoose Park. Walk up the hill on Cherokee Road and turn right on E Lakeshore Drive. End at E Lakeshore Road and Dam Road where Lake Sequoyah begins. You can either turn around and take the same route back from here OR to loop back to Papoose Park and hike by a 3rd lake, cross the dam and veer right just past the boat dock. Then, wind around up the hill and turn right onto Iroquois Drive at Carol's Lakeview Restaurant. (optional: stop for a slice of pie). Papoose Park will be at the bottom of the hill. On Google Maps.
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Longer Hikes: Devil's Knob Loop (1 hour from cabin)

Located at Mt. Olive Township near Melbourne, Arkansas, this beautiful 1.25 mile trail opened October 2018 is steep at the beginning, but then levels out to an easier hike. Check out the beautiful rocky terrain, valleys, and huge juniper trees that are several hundred years of age.