- The list below includes 3 free or cheap things to do in or near Mena, Arkansas, including 12 different types of inexpensive activities like Off Road & ATV, National & State Parks, Canoeing and Kayaking.
- From Wolf Pen Gap Trail to Queen Wilhelmina State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mena and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Heavener.
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Wolf Pen Gap Trail is a medium to expert mountain-biking trail. It is a 41 mile-long looped trail system, permanently improved and extended.
9.8 Miles
Queen Wilhelmina State Park is one of eight mountain state parks of the Arkansas State Parks system. The Park Lodge has temporarily closed but all other facilities of Queen Wilhelmina State Park remain open. The offices and gift shop has relocated near the entrance of the park campground.
23.8 Miles
Boasting wide reaching views and extensive scenery, the Talimena Scenic Byway is a long drive reaching from eastern Oklahoma to western Arkansas. It is 54 miles in total, making for a pleasant day trip for those who enjoy looking at nature and taking photographs in designated areas along the road.
29.1 Miles
Heavener Runestone State Park is a day-use only recreational area that centers around the large rock outcrop known as the Runestone. There are places for picnics, grills, hiking trails, comfort stations, and playground freely open to the public.
37.5 Miles
Daisy State Park is a peaceful setting for camping with access to Lake Greeson. They open the picnic areas and campgrounds the whole year. There are over a hundred camp sites in different locations, all of which cater to group tent camping.
39.1 Miles
Camping and staying at the resorts around the water is very popular at Broken Bow Lake. Lake-based activities like fishing, swimming, boating, and even scuba diving complement the cultural attractions in the area.
39.2 Miles
The Hochatown State Park is actually part of the Beavers Bend nature area. Guests can hike, bike, kayak, fish, go horseback riding, swim, and play tennis within the recreational portions of the park.
43.0 Miles
416 camping sites, picnic areas, playgrounds, swimming areas and plenty of fishing opportunities are some of the things Lake Greeson offers its visitors.
45.8 Miles
The Mountain Fork River provides the setting for Wild Goose Canoe and Kayak outings. In addition to professionally guided river trips, recreationalists can also enjoy fishing and primitive camping experiences.
46.2 Miles
The Caddo Trading Co is a company that specializes in American and Pre-Columbian Indian Artifacts. Artifacts that can be seen at the store include arrowheads, blades, pots, pottery, axes, scrapers, and spear points.