Beard and Lady Inn - Chester, AR
City/town information
Nestled in the Ozark Mountains in the center of Chester, Arkansas: a small town of approximately 150 people set along the A&M railroad, our inn is the antidote for the status quo. The Beard and Lady Inn is surrounded by the Ozark National Forest where nature enthusiasts can summit the highest peaks in the Ozark Mountains. With over 1.2 million acres to explore, hikers, bikers, canoers, hunters, UTV riders, and campers have access to endless excursions. Chester began as a timber town on Frisco, the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway. What followed was an unpredictable story of growth, fire, floods, and redemption.
Our inn offers space for contemplation, curiosity, and memory making. There are no screens, but you can stay and read a book, ride a train, walk the creek across the street, play a game, have a mountain bike or side by side adventure and send a postcard in our small post-office. We are within walking distance to Clear creek, the Chester Country Cafe, and 6 miles from the Buckhorn OHV Trail system for amazing side by side riding. We are minutes from Lake Fort Smith (hiking, biking, canoeing, fishing), 30 min to Fayetteville and Fort Smith, and 7 minutes into Mountainburg. Try quail, chukar, and pheasant hunting at Quail Mountain Hunting Preserve on the adjacent mountain.
Chester
Nestled in the Ozark Mountains in the center of Chester, Arkansas: a small town of approximately 150 people set along the A&M railroad, our inn is the antidote for the status quo. The Beard and Lady Inn is surrounded by the Ozark National Forest where nature enthusiasts can summit the highest peaks in the Ozark Mountains. With over 1.2 million acres to explore, hikers, bikers, canoers, hunters, UTV riders, and campers have access to endless excursions. Chester began as a timber town on Frisco, the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway. What followed was an unpredictable story of growth, fire, floods, and redemption.
Our inn offers space for contemplation, curiosity, and memory making. There are no screens, but you can stay and read a book, ride a train, walk the creek across the street, play a game, have a mountain bike or side by side adventure and send a postcard in our small post-office. We are within walking distance to Clear creek, the Chester Country Cafe, and 6 miles from the Buckhorn OHV Trail system for amazing side by side riding. We are minutes from Lake Fort Smith (hiking, biking, canoeing, fishing), 30 min to Fayetteville and Fort Smith, and 7 minutes into Mountainburg. Try quail, chukar, and pheasant hunting at Quail Mountain Hunting Preserve on the adjacent mountain.
Historic Quaint downtown with restaurants and shops, lots of downtown activity on the weekend, antiques, and a full arcade
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Van Buren
Historic Quaint downtown with restaurants and shops, lots of downtown activity on the weekend, antiques, and a full arcade
Dinosaurs in the city park, third season True Detective was filmed in parts of the town, a couple places to eat about 4 miles away from the Inn
Mountainburg
Dinosaurs in the city park, third season True Detective was filmed in parts of the town, a couple places to eat about 4 miles away from the Inn
Food scene
Open for home cooked meals during breakfast and lunch. Only a short walk from the Beard and Lady Inn.
Chester Country Cafe
315 E Front AveOpen for home cooked meals during breakfast and lunch. Only a short walk from the Beard and Lady Inn.
Closest pizza place - Mountainburg - 3.1 miles - Pizza, Salad bar, wings, hoagies, calzones
Pizza Den
1816 North Highway 71Closest pizza place - Mountainburg - 3.1 miles - Pizza, Salad bar, wings, hoagies, calzones
Neon Moon
326 US-71Mountainburg - 4.6 miles - Hamburgers and fried pies
Best closest coffee shop with great setting - Alma - 12.6 miles - High quality coffee, decor - located in Beyond Church
Awaken Coffee
4510 N Hwy 71Best closest coffee shop with great setting - Alma - 12.6 miles - High quality coffee, decor - located in Beyond Church
Sightseeing and Shopping
Chester City Park has a small waterfall that is walkable from the Beard and Lady Inn, basketball hoop, picnic tables, playground area, fishing - try to also ride to the Chester Cemetery and find creek spots along the way
Chester City Park
7507 Chester StChester City Park has a small waterfall that is walkable from the Beard and Lady Inn, basketball hoop, picnic tables, playground area, fishing - try to also ride to the Chester Cemetery and find creek spots along the way
Great view and gift shop - Artist Point Gift Shop and Cultural Center - Native Crafts and Museum
19924 US-71
19924 North Highway 71Great view and gift shop - Artist Point Gift Shop and Cultural Center - Native Crafts and Museum
Ozark Folkways
22733 US-71Winslow, Mt Gaylor – 10.4 miles - Crafts, Art, Music, Local Artisans and Art
12.7 miles (Sporting Goods like Cabelas so some fishing and kayaking, Tools, Furniture, Groceries, Discount Surplus), BBQ Restaurant with hamburgers
A to Z Gifts & More
3801 US-7112.7 miles (Sporting Goods like Cabelas so some fishing and kayaking, Tools, Furniture, Groceries, Discount Surplus), BBQ Restaurant with hamburgers
Outdoor Activities
Ride in the Ozark National Forest and across Lee Creek with dozens of miles of Side By Side trails
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Buckhorn Off-Highway Vehicle Trail
18896-19454 N Lee Creek RdRide in the Ozark National Forest and across Lee Creek with dozens of miles of Side By Side trails
Great lake, canoe, kayak, mountain bike, hike, pool, boating, fishing
15 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lake Fort Smith State Park
15458 Sheperd Springs RdGreat lake, canoe, kayak, mountain bike, hike, pool, boating, fishing
Winn Mountain Golf Course
10636 N Hwy 71Golf course less than eight miles away
Alma Aquatic Park
731 Collum Ln EGreat water park with slides, pools, climbing wall, splash areas
Outstanding hikes with great diverse views. High quality and fun State Park about 20 minutes from the Inn. Definitely worth it.
98 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Devils Den State Park
11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74Outstanding hikes with great diverse views. High quality and fun State Park about 20 minutes from the Inn. Definitely worth it.
Groceries and Gas
Dollar General
740 U. S. Highway 71Has a refrigerated section and one of the closest places to get supplies.
Simmons Quik Stop
11530 US-71Closest gas 9.1 miles away
Love's Travel Stop
8060 State Hwy 282Second closest place for gas 11.2 miles away