Area Attractions
Please visit the Mena website or the Mena Polk County Chamber of Commerce website for a list of restaurants, retail, and entertainment establishments as well as an events calendar for the area.
Nearby Restaurants
Sometimes homecooked goodness comes from kitchens that are not in your home. Just because you didn’t cook it, doesn’t mean it wasn’t made with love. These are our top picks of local food made with lots of local love.
Local Events
Imagine if Andy Griffith, The Hallmark Channel, & Jeremiah Johnson had a baby. That wee babe would be our little town. We’re small, Quiet and Quaint, a Little Romantic, a Little Rustic. We like being that way. We think you will too. Come see what we do for fun.
Spread over 1.8 million acres of Ouachita National Forest mountains, Wolf Pen trails were created for the purpose of ATV riding. Wolf Pen Gap Trails offer a memorable experience for adventure seekers and nature lovers. Enjoy the added convenience of riding your ATV’s to the Wolf Pen Gap trail head directly from Mena Mountaintop Cabins. Thank You, U.S. National Forrest, for being so awesome.
Experienced kayakers will love the rainy season at the Cossatot as they attempt to navigate the only Class 5 rapids in the state. During the summer, the river is at a much slower pace and offers plenty of swimming holes to cool off in.
Take a trip up the Talimena Scenic Byway to Mena’s “Castle in the Sky.” Nestled atop the second highest peak in the state, you can grab a bite to eat, ride the miniature train, hike a trail, or explore the Wonder House.
Folk traverse from all over the southwest to ride along this spectacular byway for dazzling views of fall foliage and for spectacular vistas views in the spring and summer. Perfect ride for two wheelers, or for family adventures in the station wagon.
The Fourche Mountain and Buck Knob trails offer breathtaking views of the Ouachita Mountains and her many streams. This less known trail system is open all year around without the crowds. Trailer your ATV to the trailhead.
Folk traverse from all over the southwest to ride along this spectacular byway for dazzling views of fall foliage and for spectacular vistas views in the spring and summer. Perfect ride for two wheelers, or for family adventures in the station wagon.
The incredible scenery and terrain of the area offer great hiking & mountain biking opportunities. Caney Creek, Athens, Big Brushy, Wolf Pen Gap, and the Ouachita National Recreation Trail are all close by. Trail maps are available at the visitor’s center.
Rivers and lakes are plentiful in the area. Whether you are looking to cast a line, take a swim, or paddle around, we’ve got you covered! The Ouachita, Cossatot, Mountain Fork, Caddo, and Little Missouri Rivers are all a just a short drive away. Check out Lake Wilhelmina or Gillham Lake for a fun day trip.
Step back in time by spending a day in downtown Mena. Many historic attractions and buildings are available to tour, and shopping and dining options are plentiful. The Downtown Arts District offers lots of fun activites sure to keep you busy.