The Scenic Road Trip That Will Make You Fall In Love With The Beauty Of Arkansas All Over Again

Arkansas is called the Natural State for a very good reason. With so many natural wonders scattered throughout, is by far one of the most beautiful states in the country. Since there's so much to do and see in The Natural State, we've put together the most scenic road trip in Arkansas so that you can experience its stunning beauty up close. If you're ready to explore, read on to learn about some of the many national parks, waterfalls, scenic byways, cliffs, and overlooks, that make the Arkansas scenery so breathtaking.

This road trip is 125 miles long and requires less than four hours of driving. Therefore, you and your family will have lots of time to truly enjoy the journey. As you'll soon learn, this adventure is jam-packed with some of the most scenic places in Arkansas.

Starting in Beaver Arkansas and ending in the beautiful town of Jasper, get ready for a road trip of a lifetime. If you want to add more stops to this trip, simply click on this interactive map.

1. Castle Rogue’s Manor - Beaver

While the castle is an architectural marvel, be prepared to witness the most breathtaking panoramic view of the Ozarks from the limestone cliff. Schedule the one-hour tour of the premises and experience both natural and manmade beauty during this stop on your most scenic road trip in Arkansas.

2. King's River Overlook Trail - Huntsville

What better way to see the beauty of the Natural State than from the top of a cliff? Take the 1.2-mile easy hike on King’s River Overlook Trail and immerse yourself in the spectacular views of the Ozark Plateau. There are waterfalls along the bluff, so take a few minutes to witness the natural beauty of this Arkansas scenery.

3. Granny’s Kitchen - Huntsville

Another great way to fall in love with Arkansas is by eating some down-home cooking. Stop in at Granny’s Kitchen and enjoy a delicious meal and save some room for Granny’s award-winning caramel pie during this scrumptious stop on your most scenic road trip in Arkansas.

4. Whitaker Point Trail (Hawksbill Crag) - Kingston

Yet another stunning lookout point that offers spectacular views, and perhaps one of the most iconic cliffs in Arkansas. Situated inside the Ozark National Forest, Whitaker Point (Hawksbill Crag) is another Arkansas natural wonder that will impress you!

5. Glory Hole Falls Trailhead - Ozone

This is one of the most scenic places in Arkansas. The Glory Hole Waterfall Trailhead is a moderate 2-mile hike where you can observe the falls from above and from below. What makes this fall unique is that the water flows through a hole in the rocks inside a cavern.

6. Cliff House Inn - Jasper

Drive along Arkansas Scenic Byway 7 into the picturesque town of Jasper to the Cliff House Inn. The stunning views of what is dubbed the Arkansas Grand Canyon will leave you in awe of the Natural State. Sit on the deck of the restaurant or stand at the lookout point and observe this jaw-dropping Arkansas scenery.

Which stop along this most scenic road trip in Arkansas made you fall in love with The Natural State all over again?  Let us know in the following comments section.

For ideas of where to go on your next adventure, check out these Arkansas natural wonders too.