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[edit]- 1 Frauenthal House, 210 North Broadway. A historic house listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is a single-story wood-frame structure, with a gabled roof, redwood siding, and a sandstone foundation. It was built in 1914, and is Heber Springs' best example of Craftsman architecture.
- 2 Ruland Junction Train Museum, 401 S 12th St, ☏ +1 501 362-6342. Tu-Sa 8AM-4PM. Museum with little model trains running everywhere for the kid or the kid at heart.
- 3 John F. Kennedy Memorial Overlook. A viewpoint of the Greers Ferry Dam and Little Red River below, as well as a bust of the late JFK (sadly a bit ironic that probably nobody in this very conservative part of the state would even vote for the renowned statesman now).
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[edit]During the summer season, Heber Springs pretty much comes alive with tourism centered around Greers Ferry Lake. With jet skis, party boats, waterskiing outfitters, and public beaches, it is a like a summertime recreation mecca. Some prominent lake recreation zones include:
- 1 Sandy Beach (along W Front St), ☏ +1 501 362-4901. Beach and swimming area.
- 2 Dam Site Recreation Area, 315 Heber Springs Rd N, ☏ +1 501 362-2416. Daily 8AM-9PM. Hiking trails, campground, and cliff jumping area.
- 3 Old Highway 25 Park Beach, AR-25 Spur, Tumbling Shoals, ☏ +1 501 362-2416. M-F 9AM-9PM, Sa-Su 9AM-10PM.
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[edit]- 1 Quality Inn & Conference Center, 3450 Highway 25B North, ☏ +1 501 429-4008. The exterior color is kind of bland, but you can count on a complimentary breakfast here in the morning. $57.
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