Kappa State 2015 Convention Tours Information
Kappa State Convention 2015 Tours Friday, June 12 Tour A : Scenic Mountain, River, and Historical Tour Rising 1,850 feet above sea level, Mount Nebo is one of Arkansas’ first state parks. When skies are clear, you can see for miles across the Arkansas River Valley. Native stone and logs from Mount Nebo were used to construct many of the park's bridges, trails, rusticstyle cabins, and pavilions. Arkansas travelers have long journeyed to Mount Nebo, to relax in the cool mountain temperatures, to retrieve water from the many natural springs, and to take in the scenic beauty. The park is 7 miles west of Dardanelle on Ark. 155 . [NOTE: Ark. 155 zigzags and includes hairpin curves.] Subiaco: Established in 1878 as a Benedictine Monastery, the abbey serves as a college preparatory school for boys. Pick up a brochure onsite for a selfguided tour to view the dramatic stone architecture and manicured grounds on Scenic AR Hwy 22, 39 miles southwest of Russellville. (479) 9341000 Dardanelle Post Office Mural In 1934, the Treasury Department’s Section of Painting and Sculpture was established. Later renamed the Section of Fine Arts, its mission was to transform federal buildings into democratic art galleries. There were 21 post office murals commissioned for the State of Arkansas between 1938 and 1943. One of them was created at the Dardanelle Post Office, located at 103 North Front Street, Dardanelle , Arkansas by artist Ludwig Mactarian. The mural is named Cotton Growing, Manufacture and Export. Council Oak Park contains a massive 400to500yearold white oak tree where the April 1820 Treaty of Council Oaks between Gov. Robert Crittenden and Black Fox of the Cherokee Nation was signed, giving land south of the Arkansas River to the Arkansas Territory. The tree and Champion marker are on North Front Street, Dardanelle. Arkansas River Visitor Center offers wildlife exhibits and an interpretive presentation chronicling the development of the Arkansas River. The center overlook is the perfect location to watch barges pass through the Lock and Dam below. Off of AR Hwy. 7, 1598 Lock & Dam Road, Russellville (479) 9685008 The Potts Inn Museum is one of the best preserved stagecoach stations on the Butterfield Overland mail route between Memphis and Fort Smith. The restored antebellum home (circa 1950) houses a doll museum, house and clothing collections, antique farm equipment and historic photos. Potts Inn Museum, 25 East Ash St., Pottsville, AR. (479) 9688369 Tour B : Uof O & Altus Winerys and Churches Tour University of the Ozarks is a private, Presbyterianaffiliated f ouryear university located in Clarksville. Its 30acre, treeshaded campus sits atop College Hill, just north of downtown. The MungerWilson Memorial Chapel has stood eminently as the spiritual heart of the campus for over 80 years. It was built in 1933 of limestone. Its Gothic design follows the general plans used in large cathedrals. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ( 415 N College Ave .) The small, rural town of Altus (41 miles W of Russellville on I40) is a distinctive part of Arkansas history and culture, preserving the heritage of GermanSwiss immigrants and the art of winemaking. The town pays tribute to its coal mining history with five granite memorials engraved with 500 names of area coal miners on each, with special homage given to those who were killed in mining accidents. The focal point is a bronze statue of a miner. 1600 block of Franklin St., Altus St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Altus was founded in 1879, a time when the railroads were recruiting immigrants to the region. Located on the way up to Wiederkehr Winery, this church has a panoramic view of the valley below. This lovely old church with it's beautiful stained glass and well maintained cemetery is open to visitors. 5118 St. Mary’s Ln, Altus (479)4682585 Post Winery’s new Visitor Center is now open for tours and tasting. Five generations of Posts have cultivated and harvested their grapes to make Post Familie wine. Founder Jacob Post, a German who arrived in America in 1872, sold Altus wines to passengers on the Iron Mountain Railroad.Our store is open daily, with premium wines, as well as gourmet snacks and gifts. Come "Toast with Post" in the foothills of the Arkansas Ozarks. Located at the intersection of Highways 64 and 186 , 1700 St. Mary’s Mountai n Rd., Altus (479) 4682741 Wiederkehr Wine Cellars ( 5 miles S of Altus on Hwy 186. )The oldest winery in midAmerica, it is located atop St. Mary’s Mountain, where the Swiss family Wiederkehr carries on a tradition begun in 1880. Lovingly tended vineyards surround the winery, designed in the Swiss alpine style overlooking the Arkansas River valley. Wiederkehr Wine Cellars are open daily for wine tastings, cellar tours, and sales. The Weinkeller Restaurant is open for lunch only and closes at 3 pm. 3324 Swiss Family Dr., Altus, AR (479) 4683551 Tour C : Paint with Lane Paint With Lane is an art studio located in the City Mall in Russellville. It is fun for people of all ages and abilities. Each class or party is 23 hours long. The price includes the canvas, paint, ribbon, and help from an art specialist. She draws the design on the canvas, and the customer chooses the colors and fills it in, creating something personal that they can hang on their wall. Owner Lane McKinley graduated with a B.A. degree in Fine Art from ATU. Tour D : Russellville Lake Dardanelle Visitor Center / ATU Museum/ Train Depot / River Valley Arts Center Lake Dardanelle State Park Visitor Center: A mustsee spot, this unique center overlooking the lake has engaging interactive exhibits and stateoftheart touch screen kiosks that share information on the park, the area’s water sources and rich history. An aquatic exhibit features four aquariums containing fish found area waterways. Possible boat rides and eagle watching excursions available. 2428 Marina Rd. Russellville (479) 9675516 ATU Museum: “The Changing Face of Campus” has more than 60,000 items in its historyrelated collections celebrating the 100year anniversary of the university. Most of those items are photographs, negatives and documents. Open Tuesday through Thursday, 94 and by appointment. 1502 N. El Paso Ave., ATU, Russellville ; www.museum. atu.edu . (479) 9640826 The Russellville Depot was built in 1916 and rededicated in 2004 following completion of a twoyear rehabilitation project. The depot houses a visitor center, railroad museum, community room and the office of Main Street Russellville. The location and the adjacent Depot Park serve as homebase for festivals and special events. 320 W C St. (479) 9671437 River Valley Arts Center : The gallery displays 40 exhibitions annually of local, regional, national and international artists. Onsite gift shop. 1001 East B St ., Russellville; www.arvartscenter.org ; (479) 9682452 Tour E : Antiquing Tour Lamar ( 20 miles W of Russellville ) is home to The Vintage Owl ( 249 A West Main St.) repurposed treasures and antiques . Three unique antique shops in downtown Clarksville ( 30 miles W of Russellville ) include the Magpie Vintage Home (open 9 to 5, 19 S. Sherwood Plaza ) always changing, they buy and sell merchandise that is one of a kind, the Shabby Pig ( 907 West Main St .), carrying treasures, women's boutique clothing, Charlie Paige, Mud Pie, Crow Canyon enamelware, Dixie belle paint, home décor, handmade soap, furniture and gifts.Open 10 to 5. and Antique Addictions antiques and treasures ( 2400 W. Clark Rd .) Russellville locations: Sudsy unique repurposed and repainted pieces, Funky Town Mall and Funky Town 2 approx. 100 vendors repurposed treasures, antiques, decor, Funky Junky vintage pieces. Places to Eat Unique and/or Locally Owned Restaurants in Russellville Ozark Mountain Smokehouse Deli sandwiches 1000 West Main Street Russellville, AR 72801 4799687290 Fat Daddy's of RussellvilleDowntown Location BBQ at its best! 104 North Denver Russellville, AR 72801 479967042 Feltner's WhattaBurger 1410 North Arkansas Avenue Stoby's Restaurant Russellville, AR 72801 American cuisine; famous for their cheese dip and desserts. 4799681410 405 West Parkway Avenue Opal Mae's Cafe Russellville, AR 72801 4799683816 All you can eat “homecooking” buffet 321 West B Street Russellville, AR 72801 La Huerta #2 4799676725 Mexican cuisine in a festive atmosphere. 2005 North Arkansas Avenue, Suite 1 Italian Gardens Cafe Russellville, AR 72802 4798809111 Pasta, Quiche, garlic bread, and more! 319 West Main Street Russellville, AR 72801 Sumo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar C. J.'s Butcher Boy Burgers Lunch specials 11:00 2:30 Freshly prepared burgers and fries. Malt shop atmosphere. 2300 East Parkway Drive 4799671707 Russellville, AR 72801 2803 North Arkansas Avenue Russellville, AR 72801 4799682300 4798808855 Nothin’ Fancy Freddo’s Frozen Treats American / Asian Fusion (Friday Special is beef kabob on fried rice) Selfserve frozen yogurt, Gelato, and candy Russellville City Mall Russellville City Mall (479) 8906005
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