WHERE WE LIKE TO EAT

Gaston’s Restaurant overlooking the White River has a casual atmosphere with hundreds of antiques hanging throughout. The menu is fine dining, and attire is anything from jeans to tuxedos and everything in between. 
The 178 Club In Bull Shoals offers fine dining or casual dining in the bar area.
Beacon Point in Lakeview has a casual menu, bar and live music.
Hank & Kate’s in Bull Shoals is open for breakfast and lunch with great homemade pastries and baked goods.
Connie’s Cafe in Bull Shoals is open for breakfast and lunch with fabulous daily specials
Laura’s Mexican Kitchen in Bull Shoals has a full array of Mexican food from mild to spicy
(All of the above are within 10 minutes) A short drive to Mountain Home will offer more great dining and entertaining experiences.

30 MINUTE DRIVE

Rapp's Barren is a great local brewery and gastropub with a fun atmoshpere.
Live Edge Bar & Grill another local favorite. Sports bar with awesome food and craft cocktails.

ON THE LAKE AND THE RIVER

Just Jackie’s is a local favorite on Bull Shoals Lake if you’re having fun and don’t want to come off the water to eat.
Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock offers boat rentals, fuel on the water, slip rental, and everything you need to enjoy a day on the lake.
Lakeview Cove Marina has boat rentals, slip rental, pizza, and drinks if you are close to the dam.
White River State Park Boat Dock Rent a river boat or kayak trip down the White River. 

OTHER FUN IN THE AREA

Need a break from the lake or river? Be sure to check out Bull Shoals-White River State Park just down the road. The park offers hiking and biking trails, summer interpretive programs for children and adults, camping sites.
At the James A. Gaston Visitor Center you can learn about the area and the history of Bull Shoals Dam. 
Bull Shoals Caverns and Mountain Village 1890 has 40 minute cavern tours and a walk through of the national historic sites of the Mtn. Village.
Bull Shoals Theater of the Arts offers a variety of different entertainment. Shows every Monday night and a special show each month.
Big Creek Golf & Country Club  Multi-year winner of Golf Digest’s Places To Play coveted five-star ranking, Big Creek Golf Club welcomes you to our premiere golf course community in Mountain Home, Arkansas.  The award-winning course, opened in 2000, features white sand bunkers, L-93 bentgrass greens, and beautiful zoysia fairways.  Well maintained for year-round  play, the course also offers a three-tiered 400-yard driving range and separate putting and chipping greens.  Big Creek's variety of hole layouts and tee complexes provides enjoyable, but challenging golf for players of all ages and skill levels.  
Twin Lakes Golf Club is a public/private club located in the heart of the Ozarks here in Mtn. Home, Arkansas. Located between Lake Norfork and Bull Shoals Lake, the course is named after the pristine bodies of water that are located throughout northern Arkansas and southern Missouri. This 18-hole course is fun and challenging from the seasoned player to the beginning golfer. Book a tee time and come see why Twin Lakes is known as "The Friendliest Place to Play a Round."

Parks and Playgrounds

Bull Shoals White River State Park Playground Picnic tables, bathrooms and pavilion over looking the Bull Shoals Lake.
Bull Shoals White River State Park Campground Playground, Vollyball court, and scenic walks aloing the White River.
Lakeview Campground Playground, Marina to feed the fish, and a great view of Bull Shoals Dam.

Hiking

Big Bluff Trail Enjoy this 1.7-mile loop trail near Lakeview, Arkansas. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 46 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Oak Ridge Mountain BikeTrail Head out on this 2.3-mile loop trail near Lakeview, Arkansas. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 53 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.
Dogwood Trail Explore this 3.0-mile out-and-back trail near Lakeview, Arkansas. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 14 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.
Bull Shoals (Roy Danuser) City Park  Experience this 2.3-mile loop trail near Bull Shoals, Arkansas. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 55 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Heritage and Habitat Trail  Get to know fully paved, ADA accessible trail. A 0.6-mile loop trail near Bull Shoals, Arkansas. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 11 min to complete. This is a popular trail for running and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Bull Shoals Lakeside Trail Discover this 1.0-mile loop trail near Bull Shoals, Arkansas. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 22 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
The Twin Lakes Area also has various craft malls and antique stores in all directions.
If you need a referral for more dining opportunities, fishing guides, event dates, golf courses or other activities, just let us know!