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A Landmark for Decades
The view from Artist Point has
captivated visitors for decades.
The overlook and store are
located on the Scenic Boston
Mountains Loop.

The Ozark Mountains
As seen from Artist Point, the
Ozarks present a spectacular
view. The sheer cliffs in the
distance are those of White Rock
Mountain, one of the highest
points in Arkansas.

So named because it has been a
favorite spot for artists and
photographers for decades,
Northwest Arkansas' Artist Point
offers one of the more spectacular
views to be found in the Ozark
Mountains.

The point, with its folksy museum
and gift shop, was a popular tourist
attraction back when U.S. Highway
71 was a major route for visitors
winding their way through the
mountains between Fayetteville
and the Arkansas River valley. Now
bypassed by Interstate 540, the old
highway no longer draws the traffic
it once did but the views are still
just as spectacular as ever.

An overlook provides visitors with a
spectacular vista of the mountains
and valleys. A coin-operated
telescope makes it possible to get
a close-up view of distant White
Rock Mountain and a steep trail
leads down to a waterfall.

The gift shop offers a variety of homemade
Ozark Mountain items and, while it no longer
has some of the lustre of bygone days, it is
still worth a quick browse. The small
museum includes a variety of artifacts and
the rear windows of the building are popular
for their hummingbird feeders.

Artist Point is located on U.S. 71 between
Mountainburg and Fayetteville.