Mountain View: The Folk Music Capitol of the World
Mountain View, AR is well known for preserving folk music culture – which is why most of its tourism is connected with its title as the folk music capital of the world no less. Located near the Blue Mountain Range of the Ozark Mountains, the city is also home to outdoor activities including the White River, the Ozark National Forest and the Blanchard Springs Caverns.
Best Time to Visit
The Arkansas Folk Festival held in April is perhaps one of the biggest tourism draws of the city. Oddly enough, this isn’t the peak time for Mountain View, AR hotels occupancy. If you want the best hotel deals, avoid booking for the months of February, March, and May with March being the peak season. Plant lovers will also enjoy visiting for the Mountain View Iris Festival which – you guessed it – features this beautiful bloom in all its majestic colors. The Iris Festival is done in May and tackles iris care and preservation, a music show, and also a corvette show.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Mountain View, Arkansas can be visited the whole year round due to the many attractions found in the area. You don’t have to time your visit for the festival – you can always check out the Ozark Folk Center or the Jimmy Driftwood Music Barn. Those who love the theater have the choice to watch shows and performances between the Cash's White River Theater and the Brickshy's Backstreet Theater. Blanchard Springs Caverns is also a good place to check out and easily accessible from hotels like the charming Econo Lodge or the budget-friendly Americas Best Value Inn.