Hub & Spoke Tours
Branson, Missouri
Branson is a great place to take a day-trip from Harrison. Located 30 minutes away, Branson offers great entertainment, lively shows, Silver Dollar City, and many arts and crafts and antique shops.
Bull Shoals Dam and Powerhouse
Enjoy beautiful views of the lake and its tailwaters from the scenic overlook.
Jasper, Arkansas
Web site: www.theozarkmountains.com
Jasper, located 18 miles south of Harrison, is an Ozarks treasure. The small town tucked away in the valley has great restaurants, antique stores, and small town historic charm. See the Grand Canyon of the Ozarks, a scenic viewing point that is perfect for family vacation pictures. Take advantage of eco-tours in the area that take you to Native American sites, caves, bluff shelters, and craft studios. Take a hike along the Buffalo River with a master storyteller, view the glories of forest and river with a botanist guide and learn about pioneer life. Also located in Jasper is the Hillary Jones Wildlife Museum ( www.arkansaselkcenter.com ) where you can learn about the many species of wildlife in the Ozarks including the large Elk population that roams the mountainsides.
Ponca Elk Education Center
Web site: www.agfc.com/education/just_for_teachers/ponca.html
Located south of Harrison in Ponca, Ar., the Ponca Elk Education Center is a great way to get more information about the Elk history of Arkansas and to learn more about this animals' recovery, biology and history.
The Great Passion Play
Web site: www.greatpassionplay.com
From the Lord's triumphant entry to the Last Supper, through the trials and crucifixion to the resurrection and electrifying hillside ascension, you'll share the passion and have special moments with Jesus. The play inspires awe, tears, gasps, and hope for all who experience this realistic production.
Eureka Springs
Web site: www.eurekasprings.org
Enjoy unique shopping opportunities, The Great Passion Play, and numerous other attractions, less than an hour from Harrison.
