Mena, Arkansas and Nearby Area Information
Mena, Arkansas is located in Polk County and is surrounded by the beautiful Ouachita Mountains in western Arkansas. Mena and the surrounding areas boast some of the most beautiful scenery and offer outdoor activities including ATV riding, fishing, hiking, hunting and river rafting, as well as local “small town” cultural experiences and events.
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Below Is A Collection Of Our Favorite Resources
Wolf Pen Gap Trails
Ouachita National Forest - Wolf Pen Gap
– Official website providing area information including area status, current conditions, and map of the Wolf Pen Gap trail system.
Wolf Pen Gap OHV Trail
– Experience this 10.3-mile loop trail near Mena, Arkansas. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This trail is great for off-road driving, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are September through November.
Wolf Pen Gap Trail Complex | RiderPlanet USA
– Free trail maps, driving directions, regulations, fees and camping information for Wolf Pen Gap Trail Complex in Arkansas. (AR trails and MX tracks)
ATV Rental
DLR Offroad Rentals
– DLR OFFROAD RENTALS is dedicated to providing your family with a great off-road experience. We provide your family with top of the line UTVs that have been kept in exceptional running order. Whether you are a day trip adventure seeker or want to explore the beautiful Ouachita Mountains for multiple days, DLR OFFROAD RENTALS looks forward to meeting all your off-road rental needs. If DLR does not have the unit you are looking for we work closely with the other companies in town and will refer you out to someone who can help find you what you are looking for.
Wolf Pen Gap ATV Rentals
– ATV Rentals and Guided Tours for Wolf Pen Gap Riding Trails Ouachita Mountains Mena Arkansas.
General Information
Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
– The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission handles habitat management, fish stocking, hunting and fishing regulations, and a host of other programs.
Arkansas Information | Arkansas Tourism Official Site
– Enjoy Contemporary Cityscapes or Outdoor Recreation. There’s an Activity For Everyone. Let Loose In Arkansas With Abundant Attractions and Activities All Over the State. Get Free Guide. Check Events. Sign Up For E-Newsletter. Types: Train Rides, Nature & Outdoors.
Arkansas State Parks
– Visit Arkansas’s state parks and experience our unique blend of outdoor adventure. Find a state park near you and discover trails, events, lodging and activities.
Christian Motorcyclists Association
– The Christian Motorcyclists Association is an international Christian non-profit organization established in 1975. Its purpose is evangelizing to the motorcycling community. The Christian Motorcyclists Association is interdenominational and evangelistic in nature with its headquarters in Hatfield, Arkansas.
City of Mena, AR - Official Site
– Mena, Arkansas is home to picturesque fall colors, outdoor destinations attracting tourists from all over the world, antique shops, and a friendly hometown feeling.
Mena Weather Information
– Weather alerts, real-time weather conditions, accurate hourly forecasts & 10-day forecasts, over a dozen weather maps including Doppler radar, satellite, lightning alerts, precipitation, local temperature, local pressure, local radar, wind chill, heat index, humid, wind, pollen, UV and much more!
Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce
– The Mena Polk County Chamber of Commerce is the oldest and largest business organization in Polk County and exists to unite the efforts of business and professional individuals to promote and advance the economic, civic, industrial, professional, cultural, and social welfare of the Mena/Polk County Area.
Ouachita ATV Club
– Ouachita ATV Club is based in Mena Arkansas, surrounded by the Ouachita National Forest.There are several ATV trail systems within an hour’s drive of Mena, the Wolfpen Gap Trail system being the closest and largest with access only 7 miles from town. We are a club that is family oriented, Promoting ATV safety & responsible “Tread Lightly” riding habits.
USDA - Ouachita National Forest Information
– The Ouachita National Forest covers 1.8 million acres in central Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma. Enjoy camping, hiking, biking, scenic driving, trail riding, water recreation, fishing, hunting, and more!
Visit Mena
– We may not be the ‘big city’, but our hospitality is big and our land, forest and mountain range is known as God’s Country for a reason. Visitors frequently say that they feel the stress melt away as they get closer to our neck of the woods. Mena is a charming place and our southern hospitality will keep you coming back over and over again.
Area Attractions
Board Camp Campground and Crystal Mine
– Dig your very own all natural quartz crystals right from the actual earth of the mine! No tailings piles! We show you how! You WILL find crystals! And experience the UnXplained Tours! What is the cause of the continuing strange lights and phenomena happening at the Crystal Mine?
Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area
– This park-natural area extends for 12 miles along the National Wild and Scenic Cossatot River. The river forms Cossatot Falls, a rocky canyon with Class IV rapids for experienced kayakers and canoeists when local rainfall increases the watershed. Brushy Creek Recreation Area offers picnic sites, restrooms, and river access. Tent sites (no hookups) are located at the Cossatot Falls Area (six sites), Sandbar Area (15 sites), and Ed Banks Area (two sites).
Crater of Diamonds State Park
– One of the only places in the world where the public can search for real diamonds in their original volcanic source, Crater of Diamonds is a one-of-a-kind experience that brings people from all over the world to Murfreesboro, Arkansas. Visitors to the park search a 37-acre field, the eroded surface of a volcanic crater, for a variety of rocks, minerals, and gemstones – and any rock or mineral you find is yours to keep. You may bring your own mining equipment to search with (no battery-operated or motor-driven mining tools allowed), or rent tools from the park.
Little Missouri Falls and Trail
– Little Missouri Falls is located about 32 miles northwest of Glenwood and about 30 miles southeast of Mena. It is south of Hwy 8 and north of Hwy 84 on Mine Creek Rd. It is well-known enough that it will pull up on a Google Maps search. Map yourself to the point on the map below, and you’ll drive right to it.
Mena Art Gallery
– Mena Art Gallery is located in the small town of Mena, Arkansas, in the Ouachita Mountains. We support individual and community involvement in the creative arts.
Mena Kansas City Southern Depot
– Restored historic Kansas City Southern depot located in downtown Mena, AR; serves as a museum of local history, including a room dedicated to Arkansas natives Lum n’ Abner; the Ouachitas series paintings by local renowned artist Monta Black Philpot which one hung in the national rotunda; and a restored 1939 Dodge police car; free tours available.
Ouachita Little Theater
– We are the performing arts organization in the town of Mena, Polk County, in the Western Frontier of Arkansas. OLT encourages the development and showcasing of local talent in children and adults and provides the venue for their talent to be spotlighted in its theater at 610 Mena Street in downtown Mena.
Queen Wilhelmina State Park
– Located atop Rich Mountain, Arkansas’s second highest peak, Queen Wilhelmina offers some of the most breathtaking views in the state from the fully renovated lodge. Travel the Talimena National Scenic Byway to this park and its lofty setting. This site is as rich in history as it is in scenery. The original lodge was built in the late 1800s as a Victorian resort named Wilhelmina Inn to honor the young Queen of the Netherlands. Two inns followed the original “Castle in the Sky.” The latest inn is today’s park lodge, the crowning attraction at Queen Wilhelmina State Park.
Talimena National Scenic Byway
– Come explore the Talimena Scenic Drive as it stretches across the very top of the Ouachita Mountains in Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas. The Byway offers 54 miles of spectacular views and incredible scenery.
The Blue Zip Line & Farm
– Located five miles east of Mena, Arkansas, in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains, The Blue’s tree-based zipline canopy tour with sky bridge is now open six days a week. Four ziplines, plus a second ride on our longest and fastest. Our 1-2 hour long tours can accommodate up to 10 people and are guided by two professionally trained guides. We offer group rates and night-time ziplining. Ages five and up, and 60 to 265 pounds. Plus mini zip for the little ones ages four and up who are 40 to 59 pounds.
Places To Eat
Chiquita's Mexican Restaurant
– A fantastic local alternative to Taco Bell. Mexican fast food. Tacos, burritos, platters, fajitas, and even desserts. The food is a must try and the service is fast and friendly.
La Villa
– La Villa is a family owned restaurant that strives to provide your family and friends with a delightful eating experience. Thank you for making us your choice for authentic Mexican food.
Little Italy ll
– The menu is diverse offering a taste of Italy for everyone. The pizza dough is made from scratch daily as are the various sauces used in our dishes. The restaurant features a beautiful, large patio with a stage and features live entertainment on many weekends when weather permits, there’s nothing like it in Mena. Please come join us, we love to have fun!
Myers Cruizzers Drive-In
– This restaurant is a very cute 50’s style, old school, drive in that plays old school music & only accepts cash. They have a all America menu with mostly burgers, sandwiches, fries, homemade onion rings, ice cream, shakes etc.
New China Chinese Restaurant
– A favorite in the town. Buffet or menu. 8 food bars, all full of great, tasty, flavorful foods. Fried shrimp, boiled shrimp, shrimp vegetable dish, soups, appetizers, fresh vegetables, lo mein,rice noodles, dumplings, fried fish, crab salad, fruit, cookies, cakes and ice cream.
Papa's Cafe
– Located in the heart of Mena, Arkansas is Papa’s Mexican Cafe, offering fine Mexican dining with fresh appetizers, salads, entrees, desserts and more! Papa’s is a family restaurant, owned and operated by the Sanchez family since 1999. Bring your family for lunch or dinner, and be treated like one of our family!
Skyline Cafe
– If your looking for a friendly and casual dining experience, the Skyline Cafe is the place to be. While chowing down on some goood ole’ fashion homestlye cookin, you’lll surely feel like your part of the Skyline family. Established in 1922, the Skyline has gone through various owners.
The Ouachitas
– The Ouachitas is built on a genuine love of Mena, Arkansas and the people who call it home. Having gained invaluable industry experience in Seattle, Derek Campbell returned to Mena to begin roasting highly nuanced blends of coffee on a weekly basis. From there, The Ouachitas has grown into a favorite destination for patrons seeking coffee, food, beer, and even the occasional family event.
Area Shopping
Atwoods Ranch & Home Goods
– This is a great place to get everything for home and farm. Store is well stocked, the employees are knowledgeable and friendly.
Farmers Co-op
– Southwest Outdoor Center (Farmers Co-op Mena, AR) specializes in small engine sales and service. We stock original equipment parts and offer service to most any brand mower, chainsaw, trimmers and much more.
Goss Electronics
– Goss Electronics carries a large selection of Appliances and Electronics including refrigerators, cooktops, oven, ranges, washers, dryers, TVs and more. If you are looking for appliances or electronics in the area, be sure to shop at Goss Electronics.
Handy Hardware At Dukes Junktion
– Handy Hardware is a local hardware store in Mena, AR, offering a wide range of tools, supplies, and equipment for various home improvement projects.
James' Super Save Foods
– A locally owned grocery store serving Mena and Polk county since 1999. We have been voted Best in Mena many times for our meat, produce, and floral departments and best costumer service.
Mena Flea Market
– An indoor flea market featuring several different booths and sellers. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am to 4pm.
Walmart Supercenter
– Offers a one-stop shopping experience by combining a grocery store with fresh produce, bakery, deli and dairy products with electronics, apparel, toys and home furnishings.
Seasonal Events
Lum and Abner Festival
– The Lum & Abner Festival is an annual festival that takes place the first weekend of June. The festival includes activities for all ages, live music, free concerts, arts and crafts, great food, fishing derbies, 3 on 3 basketball tournament, 5K run, classic car show, baby crawlin’ contest, Kiddie Korner with inflatables, and much more!
Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run: Car Show
– The Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run, 49 years running, in downtown Mena, Arkansas and atop beautiful Rich Mountain draws car enthusiasts from all over.