2019 ROADTRIP

Get off I-40 at AR 23 toward Ozark to start Pig Trail Scenic Byway.

Drive through the Arkansas River Valley where rich soil lends itself to generations-old vineyards producing award-winning wines. Continue on to Ozark to start your journey on the world-renowned AR 23. Considered one of the top riding destinations in America, AR 23 runs from the Arkansas-Missouri border to US 71, south of Booneville.

While the southern portion is a very nice ride, it’s the highway north of I-40 that is simply exhilarating. This is the location of one of the most renowned routes in the country – the Pig Trail. While the entire length of AR 23 is often referred to as the Pig Trail, it’s actually the 24-mile stretch from I-40 to Brashears – at the junction of AR 16 – that comprises the famous ride, which continues to rank among the best rides in the nation.

There are two competing explanations for how the Pig Trail got its name. The first is that since this portion of AR 23 was part of a popular back-road route into Fayetteville for University of Arkansas Razorback football games, it was therefore dubbed the Pig Trail. The other explanation is simply that the road is as twisty as the tail of a wild hog.

Regardless, the Pig Trail has become synonymous with coiling pavement and breathtaking scenery, often running through deep tunnels of overhanging trees.

The Mulberry River Bridge is a historic bridge, carrying Arkansas Highway 23 over the Mulberry River in northern Franklin County, Arkansas. The bridge was built in 1935, and is one of a small number of surviving multi-span pony truss bridges in the state. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.

RESTAURANT SUGGESTION ALONG THE PIG TRAIL BYWAY

Hours: Sun-Mon 6am-9pm

Crosses Grocery & Cafe will be 8.7 miles down Highway 16.

1 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 72701

Old Post Office 12 W Dickson St, Fayetteville, AR 72701

The historic district is defined by Center Street on the north, Mountain Street to the south, Block Avenue to the west and East Avenue to the east. The block within these one-way streets contains the Old Post Office, and formerly, the County Courthouse.

The focal point for many local activities, the charming downtown square is home to unique shops, restaurants, historic buildings and modern offices; variety of colorful flowers in the square gardens, carefully tended from season to season.

The Washington County Courthouse is a courthouse in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the county seat of Washington County, built in 1905. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The courthouse is the fifth building to serve Washington County, with the prior buildings located near the Old Post Office on the Historic Square. The building is one of the prominent historic buildings that compose the Fayetteville skyline, in addition to Old Main.

(479) 253-8587 or Call Joe at (479) 244-5116

Purchase tickets @
https://eurekaspringspassionplay.org/

Passion Play Performances in the month of October are on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday only.

7:30-9:15 PM - The Great Passion Play Performance Tickets: The Great Passion Play - Adult /$28.00

Bible Experience Passes are $44/adult and include the Passion Play, Holyland Tour Exhibit, and museums.

9:00 AM - Gift Shops and Bible Museum Open (free to see Bible Museum with donations accepted)

11:00 AM - Sacred Arts Museum and History Museum Opens (free to see with donations accepted)

11:30 AM - Movie Showing: God with Us: New Testament in Jerusalem Chapel

12:00 PM - Holy Land Begins - Tours are given every 45 minutes starting at 12:00pm and continuing with tours at 12:45, 1:30, 2:15, 3:00, and 3:45. It is advised to allow around 2 hours to get the entire experience for the Holy Land Tour. Holy Land Tour - Adult/$17.00

3:00 PM - Movie Showing: I Can Only Imagine in Jerusalem Chapel

4:30-7:30 PM - Buffet Hours (Requires ticket) - All-you-can-eat (4:00-7:00 PM after Labor Day) Enjoy wonderful food in The Great Passion Play's Great Hall Buffet. Pulled pork, ribs, chicken, a vegetarian dish, starches and vegetables, a full salad bar and dessert bar, as well as beverages make it not only a convenient place to eat, but also a delicious place to dine. (Some of the dishes do change!) It's all-you-can-eat, and it is open to the public! You can come and eat regardless if you have tickets to anything else on the grounds!

$14.45 for adults Dinner is served from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM each day the Play is performed after Labor Day. For more information, call 800-882-7529

7:30 PM-9:15 PM - Passion Play Performance

Starting as early as 5:30 PM - Free performances begin of the Parables of the Potter, David the Shepherd, and the Sculptor.

See the "Christ of the Ozarks" statue. The Christ of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs, Arkansas is a 7-story statue of Christ. On the grounds of The Great Passion Play, it is one of the most visited attractions in the Ozarks. Since 1966, the monumental statue has overlooked Eureka Springs and stands as a symbol of hope. The inscription on the bottom of the memorial statue from John 12:32 reads, "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me." 2016 marks 50 years that it has overlooked Eureka Springs!

The Holy Land Tour is performed on the same days as performances of The Great Passion Play from 12:00pm with tours every 45 minutes with the last tour at 3:45pm, or you can also tour the Holy Land ALL YEAR LONG on every day but Sunday with a specialized guided tour.

Holy Land Tour ...... $17 Adults...... call 800-882-7529 to schedule your tour or purchase tickets

The Holy Land Tour provides visitors with the unique opportunity to experience the people, culture, and history of the ancient Middle East. On this approximately 2-hour interactive Biblical teaching tour, you will explore the ancient Middle-Eastern culture in which Jesus was raised and will meet characters from the time of Moses to the time of Christ.

You will tour the Holy Land Tour on our comfortable bus. As you tour through the Holy Land, your Guide will explain each exhibit and will stop along the way to allow you to meet Biblical characters who will help you understand the living history of the scriptures.

Each of the individual exhibits in the Holy Land Tour have been researched for historical accuracy and have been recreated as authentically as possible. Some stops on the Holy Land Tour include: -Speaking with a “Levitical Priest” in the full-scale replica of Moses' Tabernacle in the Wilderness. -Visiting a replica of a first century Inn typical of the type where Mary and Joseph may have asked for shelter. -A first century stable typical of where Jesus was born. -Walking beside the "Sea of Galilee" with Simon Peter as he speaks of his last days with Jesus. -Visiting the upper room where Jesus and his disciples feasted for the Last Supper.

“a breathtaking woodland sanctuary”

Nestled in a woodland setting, Thorncrown Chapel rises forty-eight feet into the Ozark sky. This magnificent wooden structure contains 425 windows and over 6,000 square feet of glass. It sits atop over 100 tons of native stone and colored flagstone, making it blend perfectly with its setting. The chapel's simple design and majestic beauty combine to make it what critics have called "one of the finest religious spaces of modern times. On July 10, 1980 Thorncrown Chapel opened. Since then over six million people have visited this little chapel on the hillside. Thorncrown has won numerous architectural awards. It has been featured on television programs and almost every major magazine in the country has carried a story about the chapel including Time, Newsweek, and Parade.

Thorncrown Chapel is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It is located on Highway 62 West three miles outside of Eureka Springs. There is no admission fee, but donations are accepted. Every tour group will receive a presentation telling the story of the chapel followed by an inspirational song by one of the Thorncrown musicians. It will be a visit you will not soon forget.

Stop at Inspiration Point Overlook-Free, always open, right on the highway Castle Antiques shop.

The last remaining suspension bridge in Arkansas is this one-lane bridge over the White River at the small hamlet of Beaver, Arkansas.

The bridge is located just out of Eureka Springs north on 23 and connects Arkansas Highway 187 over the White River at Table Rock Lake. Built in 1949 by the Pioneer Construction Company, the structure is the only suspension bridge open to traffic in Arkansas. The bridge has a 10-ton weight limit and was temporarily closed for inspection in October 2018 after two overweight buses crossed it.

Lost Canyon Cave & Nature Trail TOP OF THE ROCK Experience the unforgettable two and a half mile journey on an electric cart as you explore the Top of the Rock Lost Canyon and Nature Trail. This dramatic trail was created to highlight stunning rock formations, waterfalls and views of Table Rock Lake. Don’t forget to stop at the Bat Bar for a fresh glass of lemonade.

Please note: Electric carts are available on a first come, first served basis. Reservations are not required

Your experience will begin at the Top of the Rock Welcome Center. There is a $10 per person entry fee for Top of The Rock. Carts hold up to four people. This tour lasts approximately 40-50 minutes.

Daily Hours 9:00 AM – One Hour Before Sunset Adults $30 + Tax + Top of the Rock Entry Fee of $10 each.

1oo State Hwy J, Ozark MO

41 miles past Lost Canyon

If hungry, stop at the home of the "throwed roll", generous portions...definitely share a meal! Fun restaurant with good food.

Hours: 10:30a-9:00p

(417) 581-7655