Things To Do

Little Rock

Little Rock (and their airport) is an option for those flying in! Some or our favorite restaraunts include: Samantha's Tap Room & Wood Grill, ZaZa's, Flying Saucer, Flying Fish, Gus's Fried Chicken, Iriana's Pizza, and Vino's. Little Rock offers a variety of activities if you choose to stay for more than a meal! Stroll through the River Market District. Hike Pinnacle Mountain. Visit one of the local breweries. Visit the William J. Clinton Presidential Library. Visit Little Rock Central High School.

Memphis

If you are staying through the holiday weekend, Memphis is a great destination! Some or our favorite restaraunts include: Gus's Fried Chicken, Central BBQ, BB Kings, The Bar-B-Q Shop, Memphis Pizza Cafe, Aldo's, Brother Junipers and Soul Fish Cafe. Looking for things to do? View the march of the Peabody Ducks. Visit the National Civil Rights Museum and the Loraine Motel. Visit Graceland. Visit the Pink Palace Museum. Visit the Cotton Museum. Visit the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. Visit the Dixon Gallery & Gardens. Take a walk across the Mississippi River on the Big River Crossing. Visit the Bass Pro at the Memphis Pyramid. Visit the Memphis Zoo. Grab a snow-cone at Jerry's. Try some Memphis BBQ.

Nashville

Nashville is approximately 4 hours east of Paragould and a favorite weekend getaway. If you are road-tripping, we recommend this stop!

Terry's Cafe

Breakfast at Terry's is one of our favorite weekend meals! Try Saturday's breakfast buffet or the Sunday breakfast special--all you can eat hot order from the kitchen. The Sunday lunch buffet draws a crowd, so come early! Full menu for breakfast and lunch also available.

Greene County Museum

Fun fact: this building was once Julia's grandfather's medical clinic.

Crowley's Ridge State Park

Take a hike along the Dancing Rabbit Trail.

Kiss the Cook Restaurant and Catering

KTC is closed over the weekend, but if you arrive earlier in the week swing by for lunch! Julia's favorites include: Homemade Chicken Salad, Popeye's Passion Melt, and the Strawberry Fields Salad.

Skinny J's Paragould

Julia's favorite is the Fried Green Tomato sandwich and Ben gives the burgers two thumbs up!

Chow At One Eighteen

Chow is a family favorite that serves both lunch and dinner. Fabulous lunch spot if you are looking for a salad. Julia suggests the Brown Derby Cobb Salad or the Jamaican Jerk Salad.

Lemonade House Grille

We recommend this spot whether you are traveling with children or not! Hot Dogs topped in creative ways and fresh lemonade is always a crowd pleaser.

Something Sweet

Craving something sweet? Grab a cupcake, some ice cream, or a cup of coffee!

Swirlz Frozen Treats and Coffee

Reynolds Park

If you are traveling with little ones, take part in one of Julia's favorite childhood activities: feeding the ducks at Reynolds Park. Be sure to take a loaf of bread!