Round Trip in the Ozarks

Round Trip in the Ozarks

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The Ozarks are one of the hidden gems in the United States that you’re soon to uncover during an exciting road trip. By the time you circle back around to the start and end point in Little Rock on the loop trail, you’ll see beautiful natural scenery, experience a sliver of the Historic Route 66, and famous roadside attractions.

Round Trip in the Ozarks
Little Rock

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Little Rock

Capital city in Arkansas.

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211 mi • 3 h 1 min

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Museum exhibiting American art. Tours are available for the museum.

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1 mi • 4 min

Amazeum

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Amazeum

Kid-friendly museum with hands on activities and interactive exhibitions.

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22 mi • 37 min

War Eagle Cavern

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War Eagle Cavern

Lakeside cavern located on Beaver Lake. Fun activities including gem panning and tours inside the cave system.

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25 mi • 34 min

Eureka Springs

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Eureka Springs

Resort town in Arkansas. Popular for tourists looking for wellness retreat at spas or shopping unique boutiques.

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43 mi • 55 min

Top of the Rock

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Top of the Rock

High summit located outside of Branson. Check out the nearby Lost Canyon cave or other recreational activities.

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9 mi • 12 min

Branson

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Branson

Entertainment hub in Missouri with many live shows and venues.

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15 mi • 25 min

Table Rock Lake

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Table Rock Lake

Large man-made lake with lots of activities like boating or scenic hikes around the lakeshores.

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132 mi • 2 h 41 min

Grand Gulf State Park

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Grand Gulf State Park

Canyon park carved out in the Ozark. Popular for outdoor recreation.

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143 mi • 2 h 40 min

Elephant Rocks State Park

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Elephant Rocks State Park

State park to see unique boulder formations shaped like elephants. There are many hiking trails winding through the park to notable boulders.

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87 mi • 1 h 30 min

Gateway Arch National Park

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Gateway Arch National Park

Famous landmark in St. Louis. Open to the public to ride to the top of arch and enjoy views overlooking the city.

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National Blues Museum

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National Blues Museum

The sounds and legacy of the Blues genre is well-preserved inside this museum.

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85 mi • 1 h 25 min

Onondaga Cave State Park

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Onondaga Cave State Park

Take a tour inside the Onondaga Cave to see large stalagmites and other structures. Outside the caves are nature trails for exploring the surrounding area.

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99 mi • 1 h 54 min

Lake of the Ozarks

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Lake of the Ozarks

Popular Missouri lake destination. From the extensive shoreline stretching more than 1,000 miles to boating rentals to explore the lake surface.

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6 mi • 11 min

Osage Beach Outlet Marketplace

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Osage Beach Outlet Marketplace

Outlet shopping center in Osage Beach known for great deals on designer brand names.

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152 mi • 2 h 25 min

Precious Moments Chapel (Precious Moments Supporting Foundation)

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Precious Moments Chapel (Precious Moments Supporting Foundation)

Tour inside the chapel to admire more than 50 murals and religious figurines.

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23 mi • 27 min

Schermerhorn Park

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Schermerhorn Park

Site of the oldest rocks in Kansas. Tours around the ancient landscape that once was a sea.

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6 mi • 7 min

Baxter Springs

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Baxter Springs

City with attractions from Historic Route 66. Formerly the largest city in the state located on the route.

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7 mi • 9 min

Tri-State Marker

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Tri-State Marker

Stand in three states at the same time at this point shared by Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

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93 mi • 1 h 19 min

Blue Whale of Catoosa

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Blue Whale of Catoosa

Famous roadside attraction. Climb into the Blue whale and enjoy sights from the top.

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78 mi • 1 h 12 min

Tenkiller State Park

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Tenkiller State Park

State park surrounding the beautiful blue waters of Lake Tenkiller. Visitors can enjoy boating, swimming, and other activities.

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46 mi • 49 min

Fort Smith

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Fort Smith

Historic city once used as a fort to protect travelers on the Bozeman Trail.

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40 mi • 51 min

Ouachita National Forest

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Ouachita National Forest

Forest spanning more than 1.8-million acres on the Ouachita Mountains.

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91 mi • 1 h 49 min

Bathhouse Row

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Bathhouse Row

A series of eight historic bathhouses located in Hot Springs. Visit today for traditional methods of thermal spa treatments.

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