Vacationing in the Ozarks of Missouri and Arkansas

by VC
(VC Drake)

The best vacation is one where you can do outdoor and indoor activities. This is why I love going to the Ozarks of Missouri and Arkansas. One of the nicest aspects of going to the Ozarks is the drive. The roads are curvy and windy and go up and down and around. It is absolutely so much fun to drive through the trees on these well-paved roads.

The rivers in the Ozarks are the most beautiful I've seen anywhere and water activities are popular. You can cross over a stream and stop and park. Next thing you know you'll be jumping off the rarely-traveled bridge into the incredible waters below. If you have a canoe or small boat, you can take it downstream too. Fishing is a good way to spend an afternoon.

Walking around the town is another fun thing to do. Many of the Ozarks towns in Missouri are built on a square, so you can walk around the square and check out the shops or sit and enjoy the sun in the park that is set in the center. Some towns like Eureka Springs, Arkansas have so many colorful shops and eye-catching architecture that a day of sightseeing is very pleasurable.

Shopping will come easy as there are so many different items to buy. Don't forget to eat! I've had some of the best food ever in the Ozarks and there's always such a wonderful choice of cuisine. Many times, you can sit outdoors on the patio or the raised boardwalk and take in the day and the sights all around. The hotels are elegant or geared towards the outdoorsman, but either way, they always have beautiful dining rooms.

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