Clare’s guidebook

Clare
Clare’s guidebook

City/town information

Searcy is the largest city and county seat of White County, Arkansas. Strong southern roots, good Christian community. Explore Searcy: its university life, hiking, sports, and more! Searcy is a family-friendly area with —a college vibe, plenty of shopping, and sights from White River to Searcy Art Gallery. Some of the more famous activities include: Harding University Art Alley Searcy Art Gallery Fishing Sugar loaf mountain Restaurants Heber Springs Climbing Farmers Market Some say the best things in life are free. Make sure you explore the following around Searcy: Berryhill Park - Plenty of fun awaits you at this entertaining attraction. Harding University - Pay a visit to this landmark and admire its splendid design. White County Pioneer Village - Detour to this historic attraction and discover a few things about the region's cultural heritage. Spring Park - Prepare a picnic and enjoy a relaxing stroll around the trees and shrubs.
Searcy
Searcy is the largest city and county seat of White County, Arkansas. Strong southern roots, good Christian community. Explore Searcy: its university life, hiking, sports, and more! Searcy is a family-friendly area with —a college vibe, plenty of shopping, and sights from White River to Searcy Art Gallery. Some of the more famous activities include: Harding University Art Alley Searcy Art Gallery Fishing Sugar loaf mountain Restaurants Heber Springs Climbing Farmers Market Some say the best things in life are free. Make sure you explore the following around Searcy: Berryhill Park - Plenty of fun awaits you at this entertaining attraction. Harding University - Pay a visit to this landmark and admire its splendid design. White County Pioneer Village - Detour to this historic attraction and discover a few things about the region's cultural heritage. Spring Park - Prepare a picnic and enjoy a relaxing stroll around the trees and shrubs.

Food scene

Searcy has a plethora of food and drink for everyone. Some of our favorites include -
Great family dining. Highly recommend their rib eye. White County is a dry county, however Colton's does have a liquor license and you are able to buy a bottle of wine from here to take home.
Colton's Steak House & Grill
3002 East Race Avenue
Great family dining. Highly recommend their rib eye. White County is a dry county, however Colton's does have a liquor license and you are able to buy a bottle of wine from here to take home.
Offering fantastic sushi at a great price, the Hawaiian roll is our favorite.
Sushi Cafe
2039 East Race Avenue
Offering fantastic sushi at a great price, the Hawaiian roll is our favorite.
A family favorite or ours, ask for "The Pig" it isn't on the menu but you will be blown away with the variety of meat they bring out. We have to share this as there is so much.
Guacamole Mexican Grill
205 South Poplar Street
A family favorite or ours, ask for "The Pig" it isn't on the menu but you will be blown away with the variety of meat they bring out. We have to share this as there is so much.
A wonderful vegan cafe offering smoothies, fantastic food and the best coffee in town.
Smoothin' & Groovin'
912 East Race Avenue
A wonderful vegan cafe offering smoothies, fantastic food and the best coffee in town.
The place to go for all your baked treats, be sure to go early once they sell what they have baked that morning they close.
10 locals recommend
Wild Sweet William's Bakery
504 S Main St
10 locals recommend
The place to go for all your baked treats, be sure to go early once they sell what they have baked that morning they close.
Offering great barbecue.
RibCrib BBQ & Grill
3204 East Race Avenue
Offering great barbecue.
Good chicken wings and good burgers, they also have a liquor license.
7 locals recommend
Rock House
1301 E Beebe Capps Expy
7 locals recommend
Good chicken wings and good burgers, they also have a liquor license.
We recommend trying Arroz mi pueblito, a dish of rice, steak and cheese.
El Almacen The Warehouse
1805 East Race Avenue
We recommend trying Arroz mi pueblito, a dish of rice, steak and cheese.

Sightseeing

30 miles - Visit Greers ferry lake. Make a day of it and take a picnic, there are swimming beaches, marinas and boats rent.
14 locals recommend
Heber Springs
14 locals recommend
30 miles - Visit Greers ferry lake. Make a day of it and take a picnic, there are swimming beaches, marinas and boats rent.
30 miles - located nr Heber Springs. A fun hiking trip for the whle family with incredible views.
35 locals recommend
Sugarloaf Mountain
Trailhead Road
35 locals recommend
30 miles - located nr Heber Springs. A fun hiking trip for the whle family with incredible views.
Hunt for diamonds - 150 miles (2hr 30 mins) one of the only places in the world you can dig for diamonds and if you find one you can keep. We recommend booking tickets in advance.
81 locals recommend
Crater of Diamonds State Park
209 State Park Rd
81 locals recommend
Hunt for diamonds - 150 miles (2hr 30 mins) one of the only places in the world you can dig for diamonds and if you find one you can keep. We recommend booking tickets in advance.
50 miles (45 mins) - It is home to more than 725 animals representing over 200 species, and covers an area of 33 acres.
48 locals recommend
Little Rock Zoo
1 Zoo Dr
48 locals recommend
50 miles (45 mins) - It is home to more than 725 animals representing over 200 species, and covers an area of 33 acres.
74 miles (1hr 40mins) - Blanchard Springs Caverns is one of the most spectacular and carefully developed caves found anywhere in the world. It is located in the Ozark National Forest and is believed to have been formed, and continually changed, by an ongoing mountain spring that pours into a glassy-surfaced trout pond below the cave, called Mirror Lake.
73 locals recommend
Blanchard Springs Caverns
704 Blanchard Springs Road
73 locals recommend
74 miles (1hr 40mins) - Blanchard Springs Caverns is one of the most spectacular and carefully developed caves found anywhere in the world. It is located in the Ozark National Forest and is believed to have been formed, and continually changed, by an ongoing mountain spring that pours into a glassy-surfaced trout pond below the cave, called Mirror Lake.
Offers a variety of outdoor adventures on the Big and Little Maumelle Rivers, in the Arkansas Arboretum, and along over 22 miles of trails including over 14 miles of challenging mountain bike trails. Hike to the top, explore the rivers or take in one of the many interpretive programs offered by park staff.
128 locals recommend
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
128 locals recommend
Offers a variety of outdoor adventures on the Big and Little Maumelle Rivers, in the Arkansas Arboretum, and along over 22 miles of trails including over 14 miles of challenging mountain bike trails. Hike to the top, explore the rivers or take in one of the many interpretive programs offered by park staff.

City advice

Don't miss

The Saturday Farmer's Market is a must.

Head downtown on Saturdays to find local produce and home made gifts. 8am - Noon.