motorcycling guide

Fayetteville Visitors Bureau
21 S. Block Ave.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479-521-5776
800-766-4626
479-571-4731 fax
experiencefayetteville.com
motorcycling guide
bikes, blues & BBQ
P.O. Box 712
Fayetteville, AR 72702
479-527-9993
bikesbluesandbbq.org
R A L LY & TO U R M A P S
Saddle up for Excitement
In Northwest Arkansas, every ride is packed with
adventure. Twist and turn your way through stunning
scenery. Explore attractions waiting for you at every
stop. From start to finish, these roads were made for
motorcycles.
Here’s your guide to everywhere the rubber meets the
road. Inside you’ll find details and directions for the
area’s best rides and information about Bikes, Blues
& BBQ, one of the largest motorcycle rallies in the
country, happening each year in Fayetteville.
Ride Descriptions & Attractions Along the Way
Ride Map & Turn-by-turn Directions
• The Buffalo Ride & Lost Valley Spur
• War Eagle Mill Ride
• Pig Trail Ride & Devil’s Den Spur
• Eureka Springs Ride
• Siloam Springs Ride
Bikes, Blues & BBQ Information
Bikes, Blues & BBQ Venue Maps
Fayetteville City Map
• Attractions
• Hotels/Motels
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The Buffalo Ride
Approximately 185 miles
Watch for pull-offs and scenic overlooks as you follow
tree-lined roads and winding highways through the
Ozark National Forest. See the spectacular mountain
views and an abundance of wildlife as you experience
one of Arkansas’ premiere rides.
Attractions along the way:
Cliff House overlooking the “Arkansas Grand
Canyon” – Perched high above the Little Buffalo River
Valley in Jasper, the Cliff House on scenic Hwy. 7 has
been captivating visitors since 1967. Take a moment
to enjoy one of state’s most beautiful vistas known as
the Arkansas Grand Canyon.
The Buffalo River – The country’s first national river
offers spectacular scenery with limestone bluffs,
overhanging trees and clear water. The ride’s crossing
is a peaceful place to fish, float or just stop and take
in the view.
Mystic Caverns – See two of the most scenic caves in
the Ozarks – Mystic Cavern and Crystal Dome Cavern
in Harrison. Retrace the steps of the early settlers and
enjoy the sounds of the cave’s 28-foot “pipe organ.”
Lost Valley Spur
Approximately 29 miles roundtrip
Take in the scenery as you ride alongside the Upper
Buffalo Wilderness Area and the edge of the Buffalo
River. Look closely and you might catch a glimpse of elk
grazing in the open fields bordering the road.
Attractions along the way:
Lost Valley State Park – Explore the beauty of
Arkansas’ topography with trails, waterfalls, swimming
holes and caves. Hike along a creek bed that takes you
near a natural bridge and Eden Falls, which flows out
of Eden Cave.
War Eagle Mill Ride
Approximately 130 miles
Take a grand tour of Northwest Arkansas as this
attraction-packed ride loops through Fayetteville,
Springdale, Rogers and Eureka Springs. Once you’ve
seen the pristine lake, steep mountains, charming
towns, old-fashioned mill and historic battlefield, you’ll
end your ride near all the action on Dickson Street in
Fayetteville.
Attractions along the way:
Pea Ridge National Military Park – Pea Ridge
preserves the site of an 1862 Civil War battle that gave
the Union total control of Missouri and led directly to
the occupation of Arkansas. The park encompasses
4,300 acres and features a reconstructed Elkhorn
Tavern, visitors’ center, museum, self-guided tours
and a 2.5-mile segment of the “Trail of Tears.”
Eureka Springs – One of America’s most scenic and
charming communities, its streets are lined with
Victorian homes, and its entire downtown area is filled
with one-of-a-kind shops, boutiques, fine art galleries,
craft emporiums, spas, museums and restaurants.
War Eagle Mill – See the working water-powered
gristmill and take an educational tour of the mill
to learn about how it operates and the process of
grinding. Enjoy the restaurant or visit the gift shop
for organic products including salsas, flours, meals,
cereals, whole grain mixes, jams, jellies, preserves,
salad dressings, bread mixes and soup starters.
3
Pig Trail Ride
Approximately 125 miles
With its surprising twists and dipping curves, this ride
is for true adventurers. Overlook cliffs and lakes as you
ride the ridge top of scenic Hwy. 23 through the Ozark
National Forest and return on historic Hwy. 71. This route’s
scenic byways are well paved, but not congested.
Attractions along the way:
Lake Fort Smith State Park – Nestled in a scenic
valley of the Boston Mountains, this state park with
all new facilities offers outdoor adventures including
camping, fishing, kayaking, swimming, hiking, nature
study and boat rentals.
Artist Point Shop and Museum – This stop features
panoramic views from its observation deck of Lake
Shepard Springs and the Boston Mountains. The shop
has a variety of area artifacts, homemade jams and
jellies, fudge and crafts. Access Artist Point Trail to
hike to a nearby waterfall.
Arkansas Wine Country - Just a short ride east
on I-40 takes to you to Arkansas Wine Country. The
region’s wineries are open seven days a week for free
tastings and tours.
Devil’s Den Spur
Approximately 29 miles
See massive bluffs, caves and wet weather waterfalls as
you cut through the rugged Boston Mountains, where
you’ll find some of the best switchbacks around. The
spur leaves the Ozark National Forest on Hwy. 74, loops
through Devil’s Den State Park, and Hwy. 170 takes you
back to I-540 in Winslow.
Devil’s Den State Park – Surrounded by the Ozark
National Forest, this park includes a group camp,
pavilion and hiking and backpacking trails. Bring a
flashlight and explore wild caves and the nation’s
largest sandstone crevice area.
4
Eureka Springs Ride
Approximately 115 miles
This ride offers a little bit of everything. Explore
historic sites, scenic views, curving roads and
charming towns as you twist through the Boston
Mountains on historic Hwy. 23 and finish up the ride
with a leg of open interstate.
Attractions along the way:
Withrow Springs State Park – Situated in the Ozark
Mountains, the backdrop for this 786-acre park is
unspoiled wilderness beauty rolling over mountains
and valleys. Withrow Spring gushes from a small cave
at the foot of a bluff, spills into a pond, cascades
over a ledge and meanders for about a mile before
joining War Eagle Creek, the western boundary of
the park.
Eureka Springs – In this quaint town nestled in
the Ozarks, motorcyclists can enjoy the carefree
atmosphere and winding streets lined with a host
of unusual shops, Victorian architecture and art
galleries. The entire downtown is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places.
Pea Ridge National Military Park – The most intact
Civil War battlefield in the country was the site of
an 1862 battle that gave the Union total control
of Missouri and led directly to the occupation
of Arkansas. The park’s 4,300 acres feature a
reconstructed Elkhorn Tavern, visitors’ center,
museum, self-guided tours and a 2.5-mile segment
of the “Trail of Tears.”
Siloam Springs Ride
Approximately 80 miles
Test your luck on this ride’s twisting turns or hold
out for the tables at Cherokee Casino in West
Siloam Springs, right across the Oklahoma border.
On the way, you’ll find one the country’s few
remaining drive-in movie theaters, the 112 Drive-In
in Fayetteville. Watch for airplanes overhead as you
pass the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport.
Attractions along the way:
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park – Walk the onemile trail or ride the five-mile driving tour to explore
what is recognized nationally as one of America’s
most intact Civil War battlefields. Don’t miss the
Battlefield Museum and the historic structures in
the Ozark Village.
Siloam Springs Area – The city is known for its
historic downtown where you’ll enjoy walking tours
and boutique-lined streets and see scenic Sager
Creek. Fountains, footbridges, gazebos and duck
crossings compel visitors to relax and enjoy the
surroundings in Twin Springs Park. Or, try your luck
at Cherokee Casino in West Siloam Springs for
electronic and table gaming.
Gentry Wild Wilderness Drive-Through Safari –
Hop off your bike to enjoy the walk-through areas
where you can interact with a variety of exotic
animals.
1
THE BUFFALO RIDE
3 Pig Trail Ride
From Fayetteville
From Fayetteville
1) Ark. 16, east 83 miles
1) Ark. 16, east 30 miles to Brashears
2) Continue on Ark. 7, north 33 miles toward Harrison
2) Right on Ark. 23, south 25 miles toward Ozark
3) Right to stay on Ark. 7, north 0.6 miles
3) Right on I-40, west 21 miles to Alma
4) Left on U.S. 412/ U.S. 62, west 2 miles
4) Exit 13, right on U.S. 71, north 47 miles to Fayetteville
5) Right to continue on U.S. 412/ U.S. 62, west 5 miles
6) Left on U.S. 412, west 41 miles
Devil’s Den Spur
7) Turn left on Ark. 45, south 19 miles toward
From Pig Trail Ride
1) Left on Ark. 74, west 13 miles
Fayetteville
8) Turn right on Lafayette St., 0.4 miles
LOST VALLEY SPUR
2) Right on Ark. 170, north 16 miles
4 Eureka Springs Ride
From Buffalo Ride
From Fayetteville
Directions are given one-way; riders will need to
1) Ark. 45, north 19 miles
return along the same route.
2) Continue on U.S. 412, east 9 miles
1) Left on Ark. 21, north 11 miles
3) Left on Ark. 23, north 26 miles to Eureka Springs
2) Continue straight on Ark. 43/74,
4) Left on U.S. 62, west 18 miles to Gateway
5) Continue left on U.S. 62, west 18 miles to Rogers
north 3.5 miles
3) Left at Lost Valley Road
2 War Eagle Mill Ride
From Fayetteville
6) Left on I-540, south 24 miles toward Fayetteville
7) Exit 62, left on Ark. 45
5 Siloam Springs Ride
1) I-540, north 4 miles
From Fayetteville
2) Exit 66, left on Ark. 112, north 18 miles
1) I-540, north 4 miles
3) Right on Ark. 112/ Walton Blvd., east 0.5 miles
2) Exit 66, left on Ark. 112, north 12.5 miles
4) Left on U.S. 71/ S. Walton Blvd., north 2.5 miles
3) Left on Ark. 264, west 7 miles
5) Right on Ark. 72, east 15.5 miles
4) Left on Ark. 12, west 8 miles
6) Left on U.S. 62, east 9 miles toward Gateway
5) Left on Ark. 59, south 6 miles
7) Stay on U.S. 62, east 8 miles
6) Right on U.S. 412, west 2 miles
8) Left on Ark. 187, 7 miles
7) Left on Ark. 59, south 16 miles
9) Slight right on Ark. 23, south 15.5 miles
8) Left on U.S. 62, east 21.5 miles
10)Right on Ark. 127, 1 mile
11) Left on Ark. 12, west 14 miles
12) Left on Ark. 303, south 9 miles toward
War Eagle Mill
13)Right on U.S. 412, west 13 miles toward Springdale
14) Left on U.S. 71B/ S. Thompson Ave., south 7 miles
to Fayetteville
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TA B L
37
71
MISSOURI
Sulphur Springs
59
Decatur
59
102
112
412
16
Watts
59
62
187
62
12
303
Bethel Heights
Springdale
71
Johnson
412
412
39
Table Rock
65
23
Blue Eye
221
21
Eureka Springs
Omaha
Oak Grove
65
Berryville
62
Green Forest
21
127
23
412
Elkins
West Fork
3
74
A
220
16
St. Paul
Winslow
71
23
IL
Chester
Mountainburg
THE PIG TRA
59
16
Boxley
R
OKLAHOM
Devil’s Den
State Park
RIVE
170
23
ITE
62 Prairie
Grove
Lost Valley
State Park
WH
Lincoln
Greenland
OZARK
N AT I O N A L F O R E S T
Van Buren
Moffett
21
Clarksville
Kibler
Fort Smith
21
M U L B E R RY R I V E R
Rudy
40
1
ARKA
N S AS R I V E R
23
Coal
Hill
FFA
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TION
O NA
7
AL RIVER
Ponca
Wilderness
Area
21
16
62
Harrison
Huntsville
Farmington
62
412
BU
Westville
Roland
Muldrow
Branson
86
127
2
Lowell
86
23
BEAVER LAKE
62
62
62
Gateway
Garfield
Avoca
Rogers
Elm Springs
Tontitown
4
102
Centerton
Cave
Springs
Siloam Springs
Pea Ridge
Little
Flock
Bentonville
12
5
59
Bella Vista
71
72
Gravette
Roaring River
State Park
Mark Twain
National Forest
E RO C K L AKE
KINGS RIVER
71
Jasper
7
16
Bikes, blues & BBQ venues
dickson street
venue
the ultimate
group ride
bikes, blues
& BBQ
Exhilarating rides are always
waiting for you in Fayetteville.
But in the fall, one of the nation’s largest motorcycle
rallies fills the city and pushes it to its limits.
Each year, Bikes, Blues & BBQ welcomes a crowd of
hundreds of thousands. Live music, championship
barbeque and premiere people-watching attract
bikers and enthusiasts of all ages.
Setting it apart from other major rallies, the event’s
family-friendly atmosphere is a priority for staff
and a crew of more than 500 volunteers. To see
a complete schedule of this year’s events, visit
bikesbluesandbbq.org.
tyson track center
venue
Rally Venue Information
Excitement is everywhere at Bikes, Blues & BBQ.
Rally events are divided among the Dickson Street
area downtown, the Randal Tyson Track Center in
southwest Fayetteville and the Arkansas Music
Pavilion (AMP) near the Northwest Arkansas Mall.
The rally’s headquarters is at the Walton Arts
Center, while many vendors, demonstrations and
the barbeque contest will be based around the
track center. The AMP hosts a classic car and hot
rod segment along with headliner performances.
Outdoor music stages are located at all venues, and
train and bus shuttles run between downtown and
the track center.
Bikes, Blues & BBQ Headquarters
BBQ
Contest
Ms. Bikes,
Blues & BBQ
Beer
Garden
Music
Motorcycle
Demos
Battle of
the Bikes
Official BBB
Merchandise
Vendors
Blues Train
Stop
112
Northwest
Arkansas
Mall
Zion Rd.
71
Sleep Inn
Fairfield Inn
Washington
Regional
Medical Center
N. Gregg Ave.
Attraction
Hotel/Motel
Hospital
BBB Venue
Park
180
Old Miss
71
Old W
ve.
Hall A
E. Township St.
E. Township St.
Days Inn
E. Township St.
ire Rd
.
W. Sycamore St.
Clarion
Finger Park
Best Western
Windsor Suites
16
Baum Stadium at George Cole Field
Randal Tyson Track Center
W. 15th St.
Staybridge Suites
Wilson Ave.
N. Block Ave.
N. West Ave.
MLK Blvd.
Arkansas Air Museum/
Ozark Military Museum
71
Cosmopolitan
Center St.
Stay Inn
Style
S. College Ave.
Fayetteville
City Hospital
S. School Ave.
180
W. Rock St.
Walker
Park
45
Headquarters House
E. Dickson St.
W. Dickson St.
W. Mountain St.
S. West Ave.
Stadium Dr.
N. Razorback Rd.
Red Roof Inn
S. Razorback Rd.
Super 8
MLK Blvd.
W. Maple St.
E. Rock St.
Fayetteville
Visitors Center
.
N. Cro
ssove
r Rd
180
265
.
62
180
112
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Califo
Clinton House
Museum
Walton
Arts Center
E. Maple St.
E. Lafayette St.
y Rd
.
MLK Blvd
Candlewood
Suites
Blvd.
Twin Arch Motel
bl
sem
Quality Inn
Value Place
Regency 7
Comfort Inn
Hampton Inn
Tommy Boyer
Hall of Champions
in Bud Walton Arena
W. Maple St.
Inn at
Carnall Hall
N. As
Jerry Jones-Jim Lindsey
Hall of Champions in
Donald W. Reynolds Razorback
Stadium
W. Markham Rd.
71
Wilson Park
HiWay Inn Motel
E. North St.
180
Mount
Sequoyah
Skyline Dr.
N. Gregg Ave.
Veteran’s
Hospital
W. North St.
University of
Arkansas
Pratt Place Inn
45
N. College Av
e.
16
W. Wedington Dr.
N. Garland Ave.
16
Homewood Suites
Comfort Inn & Suites
45
E. Mission Blvd.
Old W
Chief Motel
Holiday Inn
Express
265
Gulley
Park
N. Gregg Ave.
112
d.
ire R
Old W
ion Rd.
Motel 6
Butterfield
Park
E. Rolling Hills Dr.
ire R
d.
W. Drake St.
E. Joyce Blvd.
N. College Ave.
Hall Ave.
71
Dr.
Shiloh
265
N. Crossover Rd
.
Mall Ave.
N. Gregg Ave.
112
Steele Blvd.
Courtyard by Marriott
N. Old Mission Rd.
E. Joyce Blvd.
Botanical Garden
of the Ozarks
North Forty B&B
The Fayetteville
Confederate Cemetary
MLK Blvd.
E. Huntsville Rd.
E. 15th St.
16
16
ille Rd.
E. Huntsv