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Perryville is located about an hour (or less) from Little Rock, Conway, Morrilton, Russellville and Hot Springs. A great weekend getaway or Saturday drive to the quaint little town of Perryville offers surprising hidden treasures to explore and enjoy.
Stay and Explore
Harris Brake Lake Resort takes its name from the breathtakingly beautiful world-class fishing lake. Catch your limit of crappie, largemouth bass, hybrid striped bass, channel catfish, redear sunfish and bluegill.
Fishing not your thing? Hiking, hunting, boating or just relaxing in nature are wonderful alternatives. Friday nights offer live local music and on Saturdays you can schedule a massage. If you want a weekend or vacation getaway, Harris Brake Lake Resort offers rustic cabins, motel rooms, RV hook-ups, and camp sites with fire pits.
At Heifer Ranch you can relax and learn at the same time! Explore this 1,200 acre ranch and take a guided tour of sustainable agricultural practices that are providing solutions to hunger and poverty on our planet. Spend a night or two in the Global Village and learn how folks live in other parts of the world. Get up close to water buffalo, camels, lambs, goats, llamas and more.
Shop
Located on the Perry County Courthouse Square, Suds Gallery offers original paintings by local artists in the town’s historic, renovated Laundromat. You will often find owner Al Garrett working on a painting as you visit. Open Wednesday through Friday noon until 6, and Saturday and Sunday noon until 4.
Hidden Gallery, another art venue, has a delightful variety of local artwork that includes paintings, photography and jewelry.
Charlie Horse Flea Market offers a chance to browse a variety of furniture and home items including vintage glass.
Step back in time as you enter the local Pawn Shop and Antiques where you encounter delightful surprises around every corner. Wares include a multitude of vintage signs, bottles, glass and unique, hard to find items.
Eat
You won’t go hungry in Perryville! Enjoy El Alamo Mexican Grill’s authentic Mexican food and don’t forget to order their amazing cheese dip.
Another way to satisfy your hunger is with Mustang Sally’s blue plate specials and their classic burgers including the ‘The Widow Maker’. The Widow Maker is loaded with two hand-pattied burgers, Mozzarella sticks, bacon, cheddar and American cheese, pickles, BBQ sauce, and a fried egg stuffed between two grilled cheeses.
Head out to Perryville and experience our hidden treasure in the middle of everything!
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