Crystal Bridges
Bentonville, AR (approximately 45 minutes)
Crystal Bridges is a vibrant, engaging place that offers a variety of activities for visitors. In addition to the galleries, the Museum complex encompasses a Library, the hands-on Experience Art Studio, a glass-enclosed gathering hall for lectures, films, and other events, a Museum Store, a restaurant, and areas for outdoor concerts and public events. In addition, more than three miles of walking and biking trails through the Museum’s 120-acre grounds offer visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beautiful Ozark landscape and enjoy sculptures, gardens, and interactive education areas.
Precious Moments
Carthage, MO (approximately 1 hour)
The Precious Moments Chapel welcomes thousands of visitors annually, offering FREE Chapel tours daily. Serving as one of Missouri’s most beautiful attractions, the Chapel grounds include an inviting Visitor Center, Gift Shoppe, Royal Delights Cafe and beautifully manicured gardens adorned with bronze statues and fountains. The Visitor Center is the home to the world’s largest Precious Moments Gift Shoppe, as well as Chapel Exclusive figurines.
Roaring River State Park
Cassville, MO (about 90 minutes)
Fight trophy trout in one of the most breathtaking settings imaginable at Roaring River State Park. The park contains one of the premier trout fisheries in the nation, stocked each night. The natural setting – towering hills above a deep blue spring — provides a scenic backdrop to adventures. Seven trails cut through the parks rugged terrain, and lodging options from campsites to cabins make Roaring River a place to experience a unique slice of Missouri.
Neosho Fish Hatchery
Neosho, MO (approximately 45 minutes)
The Neosho National Fish Hatchery is the oldest operating federal fish hatchery in the United States. Established in 1888, the hatchery is located in the Ozark Mountain Region of southwest Missouri. It is one of 70 hatcheries operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with a mission to conserve and protect our nation’s fishery resources.
Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees
Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees, OK (approximately 45 minutes)
Is situated in Northeast Oklahoma, nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountain Range. It is often simply called Grand Lake. It is administered by the Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA).
Float Trips and Canoe Rental
BIG ELK CAMP & CANOE RENTALS: 417-223-4635 5029 S Bus HWY 71, Pineville
ELK RIVER FLOATS & CAMPGROUND: 417-475-3561 204 W State Hwy 90, Lanagan
KOZY CAMP: 417-226-4586 Pineville
RIVER RANCH RESORT : 800-951-6121 101 River Rd, Noel
SHADY BEACH CAMPGROUND AND CANOEING: 417-475-6483 HWY 59, Noel
TWO SONS FLOATS AND CAMPING: 417-475-4774 15806 State Hwy 59 N, Noel
WAYSIDE CAMPGROUND: 417-475-3230 6210 Route H, Noel
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