What is the best city to base out of when touring Arkansas? Recommended places to stay?

 

start with this
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/road-...cket-list.html

 

We stopped in Eureka Springs last summer on our way to Sturgis, only one night. Pretty town, very biker friendly and we quickly saw that we could do multiple days there. On our list for a return trip one day. We stayed at the Best Western, I think there are 2 in town, we stayed at the one with the secure bike parking. We didn't use it as we got a spot for the bike right outside our door, but it was available. Good luck.

 

Eureka Springs for sure.
North West Arkansas is a blast for riding, enjoy. I'll be passing through this summer.

 

When we head out there in Sept we will be staying in Ft. Smith at my sisters place and then up to Eureka Springs and then Harrison for a few nights.

 

Eureka Springs

 

If you are there for the riding, I would suggest http://www.cabinsintheozarks.com/ near Jasper as your base. If you want to deal with tourists and traffic, then Eureka Springs would be a good choice.
Wherever you stay, one of these Butler maps would be a must have. https://www.butlermaps.com/motorcycl...ps/ozarks-map/

 

Eureka Springs is where we always stay as it is in the best part of the state. Lots of choices to stay depending on what you like and how much you want to pay. Lots of great maps and info on the web to help plan a great trip. We go once a year from Houston. But whatever you do, don't miss AR-123, we try to ride it 2-3 times a trip!

 

Funny they just sent my email with offers for rooms:

http://www.innoftheozarks.com/

Real nice, really nice pool. We were there in August, well into the 90's when we got there having ridden from Southeast Missouri. Checked into the room then checked into the pool. Good times.

 

Another vote for Eureka Springs and a strong recommendation for Butler Maps in any area they cover; can't be beat!