Beyond its creekside downtown and outdoor recreation, Siloam Springs is the gateway to one of the region’s most beautiful waterfalls and home to a college campus and local history worth exploring. Here are the top attractions in and around Siloam Springs.
Natural Falls State Park
Just across the Oklahoma line, this state park’s 77-foot spring-fed waterfall (the old “Dripping Springs,” and a filming location for Where the Red Fern Grows) is one of the most scenic short hikes near NWA. Read the full guide »
Siloam Springs Museum
A free downtown museum telling the story of the town’s springs, railroad, and Ozark heritage — the perfect first stop before exploring downtown. Open Tuesday–Saturday. Read the full guide »
John Brown University & the Cathedral of the Ozarks
Siloam Springs is a college town, and the hilltop campus of John Brown University (JBU) — home to the iconic Cathedral of the Ozarks — is part of its character. Catch a concert or performance, take in a Golden Eagles game, or just enjoy the attractive campus. Read the full guide »
Historic Downtown & Sager Creek
Don’t miss the district itself — the National Register historic downtown wrapped around Sager Creek, with shops, galleries, cafés, and Twin Springs Park. See our full Downtown Siloam Springs & Sager Creek guide.
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