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Your Northwest Arkansas Travel Guide

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Bear Creek Log Cabins is located near all the fun of Northwest Arkansas. From our property, you'll have close access to Bear Creek, where you can hike, fish, access private roads for ATV trails, canoe, and so much more. We're also only four minutes south of Buffalo National River Park, where you can enjoy stunning hikes, and even hunt for arrowheads! Looking for a day trip? We've got you covered. Blanchard Springs Caverns, the city of Mountain View, and even Branson, Missouri are all within a days trip of our property. And, after your day filled with adventure, you'll have a cozy log cabin to return to, where you can relax on the porch, cook a meal, and tell stories by the fire. What could be better than this?

River flowing through a rocky landscape, with a large cliff face and trees.
Cliff overlooking a deep forested valley at sunset; orange and gold hues.
Two people in a car at a drive-in movie, eating popcorn and drinking a beverage, looking at a screen.

The Best of St. Joe's Dining Scene

St. Joe, Arkansas has some local restaurants that you've got to try. From Cajun delights at Craw Billy's to smoked meats at Big Springs Trading Company, the variety here is sure to appeal to even the pickiest of eaters. Plus, we're within a short drive to a lot of other stops, including cozy cafes, smokehouses, pizza spots, Mexican restaurants, and so much more. Whether you're grabbing a quick bit or planning on a nice sit down, you'll find plenty of options to enjoy during your stay here.

DINING

Smoked brisket sliced on a wooden cutting board with a knife and spices, top-down view.

Big Springs Trading Company

You can't go wrong eating at Big Springs Trading Co! Their smoked meats are sure to appeal to all tastebuds, from brisket and pork loin to summer sausage and ham. That's not all, as they additionally offer sandwiches, burgers, and even a selection of meat and cheeses you can take home. 

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Close-up of a bacon cheeseburger with fries on a wooden surface.

Ferguson's Restaurant and Country Store

Ferguson's Restaurant and Country Store is famous for their mouthwatering cinnamon rolls. If that didn't convince you already, perhaps this will. From breakfast foods like pancakes and omelettes to bacon cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, and homemade vegetable beef soup, it's the kind of cozy diner that'll leave you wanting seconds.

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Crawfish boil with red crawfish, corn, sausage, potatoes, lemon, and onions in a metal pan.

Craw Billy's

Get your Cajun on! Craw Billy's is a local favorite, offering all the good seafood boils you could need. From Cajun shrimp and crawfish to frog legs, craw puppys and gumbo, it's a true feast. If you're looking for something a little different, they additionally offer brisket sandwiches, pulled pork sandwiches, and cheeseburgers.

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