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I-40 follows the Arkansas River with the Boston Mountains visible to the north. Though not ‘high’ mountains
(Magazine Mountain at 2753 feet is the highest mountain in Arkansas), they are beautiful and interlaced with many scenic wonders – especially waterfalls. (see
www.Waterfalls-Guide.com)
A great place to
eat
At 315 West Main, on the south side, is the Italian Gardens Café. They open for lunch at 11a. They also
serve dinner but if you arrive after 5:30p you may have to wait a bit for a table – especially during tourist season. Not only is this place popular with the locals, but many of the tourists now know about it.
Boston Mountains and the
Buffalo National River
AR-7 is more than just the access to Russellville. It is also the portal
to one of the most scenic drives in Arkansas.
Head north on 7 and you’ll wind through the Boston Mountains and, then cross the Buffalo River, a National River protected under federal law. The Buffalo River is the destination of many hikers and equestrians.
Here you can experience many very rewarding sights (especially waterfalls).
(For more about waterfalls, see
Waterfalls)
(For more about the drive, see
LeafLookers)
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