Heber Springs, AR Road Trips
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Trip Routes
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Longest Drive
219.4 mi
Rogers, AR
Quickest Drive
4h 8m
Rogers, AR
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Heber Springs, AR by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
7,101
Median Income
$49,917
Median Home Value
$152,900
Median Age
45.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Heber Springs, AR at a Glance
Founded
1882
Elevation
341 ft
Area
8 mi²
Notable People from Heber Springs, AR
A sampling of people born in Heber Springs, AR.
Laurell K. Hamilton
1963
American novelist
Everett G. Burkhalter
1897–1975
American politician (1897-1975)
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Traveler Guide to Heber Springs, AR
Heber Springs is a city of 7,000 people (2019) in the Ozarks region of Arkansas. Though the origin of its name in part has to do with some springs that existed to the east of the town, it's fairly safe to say that Greers Ferry Lake is its main calling card today.
1 Frauenthal House, 210 North Broadway. A historic house listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is a single-story wood-frame structure, with a gabled roof, redwood siding, and a sandstone foundation. It was built in 1914, and is Heber Springs' best example of Craftsman architecture. (updated Aug 2021) 2 Ruland Junction Train Museum, 401 S 12th St, ☏ +1 501 362-6342. Tu-Sa 8AM-4PM. Museum with little model trains running everywhere for the kid or the kid at heart. (updated Oct 2021) 3 John F. Kennedy Memorial Overlook. A viewpoint of the Greers Ferry Dam and Little Red River below, as well as a bust of the late JFK (sadly a bit ironic that probably nobody in this very conservative part of the state would even vote for the renowned statesman now). (updated Oct 2021)
During the summer season, Heber Springs pretty much comes alive with tourism centered around Greers Ferry Lake. With jet skis, party boats, waterskiing outfitters, and public beaches, it is a like a summertime recreation mecca. Some prominent lake recreation zones include: 1 Sandy Beach (along W Front St), ☏ +1 501 362-4901. Beach and swimming area. (updated Oct 2021) 2 Dam Site Recreation Area, 315 Heber Springs Rd N, ☏ +1 501 362-2416. Daily 8AM-9PM. Hiking trails, campground, and cliff jumping area. (updated Oct 2021) 3 Old Highway 25 Park Beach, AR-25 Spur, Tumbling Shoals, ☏ +1 501 362-2416. M-F 9AM-9PM, Sa-Su 9AM-10PM. (updated Oct 2021)
1 Quality Inn & Conference Center, 3450 Highway 25B North, ☏ +1 501 429-4008. The exterior color is kind of bland, but you can count on a complimentary breakfast here in the morning. $57. (updated Oct 2021)
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