Lover's Leap Chalet Guidebook
Food scene
Closest restaurants
2 friends cafe
155 AR-14This is a small diner about 5 miles from the property and serves breakfast and lunch.
The Lead Hill Well
Nothing fancy but they do have some good Italian food and pizza.
Inexpensive bar and restaurant at the golf course. Greens fees are fairly economical.
Diamond Hills Country Club & Bunker Grill
Arkansas 7Inexpensive bar and restaurant at the golf course. Greens fees are fairly economical.
Sightseeing
Diamond City
State park and boat dock, free picnicking, swimming and fishing. Boats can be rented.
Visitors may rent canoes or kayaks, pickup and delivery service available for float trips from two hours to several days.
The river is a national treasure, boasts breathtaking views, wildlife and excellent fishing.
Buffalo National River (Lower Buffalo Unit) Wilderness
Visitors may rent canoes or kayaks, pickup and delivery service available for float trips from two hours to several days.
The river is a national treasure, boasts breathtaking views, wildlife and excellent fishing.
World class trout fishing. Boat rentals and guided fishing trips available. Fishing licenses for sale.
7 locals recommend
Cotter Trout Dock
321 Big Spring PkwyWorld class trout fishing. Boat rentals and guided fishing trips available. Fishing licenses for sale.
This is an extraordinary hiking trail for those in good physical condition.
24 locals recommend
Hemmed-In Hollow Falls
This is an extraordinary hiking trail for those in good physical condition.
There are many caves in the limestone plateau that makes up the Ozark Mountain region.
26 locals recommend
Talking Rocks Cavern
423 Fairy Cave LnThere are many caves in the limestone plateau that makes up the Ozark Mountain region.
City/town information
Harrison has large grocery stores, restaurants, thrift shops and is a good place to stock up on supplies before you arrive.
19 locals recommend
Harrison
Harrison has large grocery stores, restaurants, thrift shops and is a good place to stock up on supplies before you arrive.
Branson has many excellent theaters, restaurants, and the Silver Dollar City amusement park as well as other attractions. It is about 30 miles from the Chalet.
193 locals recommend
Branson
Branson has many excellent theaters, restaurants, and the Silver Dollar City amusement park as well as other attractions. It is about 30 miles from the Chalet.
This is an odd little town on the Little Buffalo River which has some interesting shops.
28 locals recommend
Jasper
This is an odd little town on the Little Buffalo River which has some interesting shops.
An old spa town, although the hot springs are closed it has many little art galleries, souvenir shops and tourist attractions.
256 locals recommend
Eureka Springs Farmers' Market
44 KingshighwayAn old spa town, although the hot springs are closed it has many little art galleries, souvenir shops and tourist attractions.
Traveler advice
Getting around
You MUST have a personal vehicle.
Host's home is accessible over well-maintained gravel roads, but the last half mile requires a 4WD vehicle.
There is NO public transportation in this area. Guests who do not have a suitable vehicle for the steep road may park in a secure enclosed space and rent a 4WD side-by-side Kawasaki Mule for an additional $30 per day. The host can transport luggage and deliver guests by pickup truck if necessary.
Customs and culture
Rural America with nearby tourist and sporting attractions
The natives are generally friendly but value their privacy and many are reclusive and prefer not to be annoyed. Private property should be respected, and hunters or sightseers should ALWAYS ask permission before entering fenced areas.
A HARD AND FAST RULE: If you pass through a closed gate, CLOSE IT BEHIND YOU. This is cattle country, and people will become extremely perturbed if you let their cattle or horses out.
This is undoubtedly one of the safest places in the world, crime is practically nonexistent, and few people lock their doors.
Book before you go
Major tourist attractions may be crowded June-September.
Float trips and guided fishing trips should be booked in advance.
What to pack
If you plan to hike, fish, or float the river:
Bring sunscreen, hats, stout shoes, and insect repellent. Ticks can be an annoyance if you get into the woods or high weeds.
Useful phrases
Common courtesy is expected.
Please, thank you, yes sir and yes ma'am are appreciated.