Hot Springs, Arkansas Ramble FIRST WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER.

Friday

Sign log sheet and relax around the "Barrel" bon-fire, the Hub of the rally.

Saturday Morning

Want to ride the twisties? We suggest that you team with other riders or go solo. Pick a day tour or make up your own. Click for Maps:

  • Day tours:
  • Mt. Magazine (highest pt in Ark.) / Mt. Nebo / Petit Jean State Park (244 mi. RT).
  • Talamena drive, a favorite that many enjoy time after time (247 mi. RT).
  • Lake Winona, a little dirt for the GS's and dual sport riders (82 mi. RT).
  • Local tour, (first timers - see Paul or Bill for escort) provides scenic city overlooks from Hot Springs and West mountains and a twisty ride out to blakely dam.
  • Saturday Afternoon

    If not riding out, there are excellent hiking trails that start from the creek crossing at the north end of the park. We suggest a free tour of the downtown Fordyce Bathhouse Museum. Check with ramble workers for more information on local attractions.

    5:30 p.m.

    Announcements, adjourn to enjoy fine cuisine in town.

    Saturday Evening

    Socialize around campfire and enjoying the friendship of some of the finest motorcyclists in the country!!!

    Cuisine and Recommendations

    Name

    Directions Click for Map

    Cuisine / Attraction

    (1) Ed's Place, 4510 Park Ave

    Left out of park to Hwy 7. Go right 3.8 m.
    N34 34.575 W92 59.075

    Breakfast specials or buffet, plate lunches.

    (2) Mickey's BBQ, Gorge Rd @ Park Ave., 1 mi

    Left out of park to intersection of Hwy 7. Look left at the intersection. Closed after 5 and Sun. N34 32.097 W93 01.938

    BBQ, stuffed potatoes, fried pies.

    (3) Rocky's Corner, 2600 Central, 4 mi

    Right out of park, right on E. Grand (Hwy 70). Left (south) at Central (Hwy.7). Rocky's is on the right across from Oaklawn track.
    N34 29.093 W93 03.574

    Great pizza made with garden fresh ingredients. Other Italian dishes. Sports bar.

    (4) Brau Haus, 801 Central, 2 mi

    Near downtown convention center, 801 Central (Hwy 7) N34 30.563 W93 03.244

    German dishes and beer, moderate prices.

    (5) Coy's Steakhouse, 300 Coy, 1 mi

    Right out of park, right on E. Grand (Hwy 70) a few blocks. Restaurant is off to the right, semi hidden. N34 30.955 W93 02.346

    Steak house. Expen$ive but good.

    (6) Fordyce Bath Museum, Central Ave., 2 mi

    Right out of park, right on E. Grand (Hwy 70) a few blocks. Right onto Spring Street. Right on Central to 300 block. N34 30.859 W93 03.224

    FREE - Extensively restored. A must for history buffs.

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