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Advice Needed on NW Arkansas / Branson Vacation
Posted on 4/11/22 at 3:12 pm
Posted on 4/11/22 at 3:12 pm
In September we are planning a vacation to NW Arkansas and Branson area. We will be traveling with a 2 year old so really want to limit the amount of places we sleep to 2, and we prefer not to have her trying to sleep in a new place every night creating misery for ourselves if kiddo doesn't adjust well.
I'm thinking Fayetteville would be a good home base for a portion of the trip as that would also be easy access to Bentonville and Devil's Den State Park.
I'm a little torn on our second location lodging. I'm thinking this should be Eureka Springs, Branson, or Jasper. Branson may make the most sense since it seems to have the most kid friendly things to do. We could make easy 1 hour drives to Eureka Springs or Jasper area if we wanted to venture out. Looking for a little guidance from someone who has visited these areas.
We'd likely make the drive up there on a Saturday and the drive home on the following Sunday. So we could stay 4 nights in one area and 4 nights in another.
Appreciate the insight anyone can share, along with any can't miss stops in this area. We will be driving up from Hammond, LA so any good quick stops along the way to stretch legs and give little one a break from the car would also be appreciated, or any routes that might be more scenic than another.
I'm thinking Fayetteville would be a good home base for a portion of the trip as that would also be easy access to Bentonville and Devil's Den State Park.
I'm a little torn on our second location lodging. I'm thinking this should be Eureka Springs, Branson, or Jasper. Branson may make the most sense since it seems to have the most kid friendly things to do. We could make easy 1 hour drives to Eureka Springs or Jasper area if we wanted to venture out. Looking for a little guidance from someone who has visited these areas.
We'd likely make the drive up there on a Saturday and the drive home on the following Sunday. So we could stay 4 nights in one area and 4 nights in another.
Appreciate the insight anyone can share, along with any can't miss stops in this area. We will be driving up from Hammond, LA so any good quick stops along the way to stretch legs and give little one a break from the car would also be appreciated, or any routes that might be more scenic than another.
This post was edited on 4/11/22 at 4:00 pm
Posted on 4/11/22 at 4:49 pm to Mark Makers
Branson would be a better hub. Jasper is worth the trip down but it's a small mountain town with 1 restaurant. I would make this the first portion and take Hwy 65 from Conway to Branson. Arkansas grand canyon is cool just south of Jasper. Bentonville or Fayetteville will be fine to stay in, it's easy to get around. Crystal Bridges , Amazeum, and Momentary are nice museums. Hwy 23 (the pig trail) is a scenic route you could take leaving town
Posted on 4/11/22 at 5:04 pm to Mark Makers
dont forget to hit the great twin parks in the ozarks..dogpatch & marble falls.
wait..what year is it again?
wait..what year is it again?
Posted on 4/11/22 at 6:10 pm to CAD703X
Dogpatch was recently bought by Johnny Morris (Bass Pro Owner) and being converted into a nature park
Posted on 4/12/22 at 6:40 am to ozktgr
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Branson would be a better hub.
I think i've just about decided on this myself as well, especially after seeing "The Lodges at Timber Ridge" is affiliated with Hyatt and I can get a couple free nights there. I just need to figure out how many nights to stay in Branson vs Fayetteville.
Posted on 4/12/22 at 8:38 am to ozktgr
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Dogpatch was recently bought by Johnny Morris (Bass Pro Owner) and being converted into a nature park
glad to see its being repurposed.Posted on 4/12/22 at 9:57 am to Mark Makers
21c in Bentonville over fayetteville
Posted on 4/12/22 at 10:39 am to Mark Makers
quote:that is a long drive in 1 day for a 2 year old.
We'd likely make the drive up there on a Saturday and the drive home on the following Sunday
Posted on 4/12/22 at 3:01 pm to Mark Makers
8 nights in those areas is too many.
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