Road Trip Planning Blog | Best Road Trips | TripWiser.com: Arkansas Scenic Byway 7

Perhaps one of the reasons why people love to go on motorcycle road trips is the fresh air passing by gives you an overwhelming feeling of freedom. Add the hum of your engine and the long, open road and you feel like you are soaring like an eagle through a vast infinite sky.

One of the places that gives motorcyclists this sense of feeling is the motorcycle road trip through the Scenic Byway 7 in Arkansas. What makes this journey even more interesting and entertaining is that Arkansas is a very diverse state. The Arkansas Scenic Byway 7 runs from the Louisiana state line near El Dorado to Diamond City near the Missouri state line. As you ride along the Scenic Byway 7, you will not only experience Arkansas's diverse geography, but also its diversity in culture and entertainment.

Kick off your Arkansas Scenic Byway 7 road trip on your motorcycle through verdant farmlands and timberlands and through the Ouachitas where you get to enjoy having a bird's eye view of the natural beauty of the Ouachita Mountains. From the Ouachitas, head off to the Hot Springs, also known as the Spa City to motorists. Hot Springs is considered the perfect motorcycle destination where travelers get to rest and unwind after the ride through the mountains. In Hot Springs, you will find works of artists, a wide variety of restaurants from the regular American barbecue and steak to Italian and German cuisine, a very colorful nightlife, numerous room accommodations and three lakes, including the state's largest.

Ride on your motorcycle road trip through Arkansas River Valley, which lies between the Ouachita region and the Ozark region, to the very abundant Ozark Mountains. Take a stop at the Eureka Springs, an old-fashioned town located in the Ozarks. It is one of the favorite stops of motorcyclists because of its friendly atmosphere. In Eureka Springs, you will find unusual shops, bars and cafes, restaurants, hotels and Bed and Breakfast's. Eureka Springs is a great motorcycle destination as it is only miles from major metropolitan areas like Fayetteville. If you wish to join hundreds of thousands of other motorcyclists in their annual biker rally, you might want to take your road trip some time in September as they hold their Bikes, Blues and BBQ in Fayetteville. This gathering runs for three days and benefits local charities.

People normally avoid going to big cities when going on a motorcycle road trip. The appealing attractions of Little Rock, Arkansas's capital, however, make it hard for motorcyclists to avoid or pass up. The history of Little Rock comes to life in the many museums in the city. Aside from that, Little Rock's River Market District is bombarded with art galleries, dining options, shops, bars, live music/entertainment and, of course, hotels.

As your Arkansas Scenic Byway 7 motorcycle road trip winds down, head off to Mountain View, a place considered the ultimate motorcycle destination in Arkansas. Within Mountain View you will find world-known trout fishing venues, picnic sites, campgrounds and scenic roads with the most beautiful areas in the state that seem to be endless. The music entertainment in the courthouse square where locals and visitors are invited to jam with the performers will definitely make you feel welcomed. In the courthouse square, you will find shops with unique handcrafted items ideal for souvenirs. The Ozark Folk Center and State Park is also located in Mountain View, where performers depict the lifestyle and music of the Ozarks.

Arkansas's natural beauty, geographical and cultural diversity and eclectic destinations are the reasons why the state is gaining popularity among motorcycling enthusiasts. The smooth strip of asphalt spread through Arkansas Scenic Byway 7 makes it even more inviting to experience. Without a doubt, this Arkansas journey is one of the best motorcycle road trip any biker would ask for.