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Visit Batesville, Arkansas & Experience Independence County

Lyon College Bluff Trails
Lyon College Bluff Trails
Batesville Motor Speedway
Batesville Motor Speedway
Batesville Community Center
Batesville Community Center
Arkansas Scottish Festival
Arkansas Scottish Festival
Endless Adventures
Endless Adventures
Poke Bayou
Poke Bayou
Batesville Community Center & Aquatics Park
Batesville Community Center & Aquatics Park

Places to Visit

Independence County is a destination for those seeking one-of-a-kind experiences. Find eclectic shops, restaurants, and lodging in every corner of our tree-dotted county. Batesville is a vibrant college town with a unique history, award-winning parks, a thriving historic district, and family-friendly festivals. Explore places and see why HomeSnacks called Batesville “one of the best places to raise a family in Arkansas.”
Main Attire Boutique & Salon
Main Attire Boutique & Salon

Shop Here

If a little retail therapy is what you need, find it in our wide variety of shopping destinations. Batesville is the region's retail hub with numerous national retail stores and local boutiques. Find your new dress for the next event or a UTV to take on our miles trails.
Stella's Brick Oven Pizzeria & Bistro
Stella's Brick Oven Pizzeria & Bistro

Good Eats

Independence County is a destination for foodies seeking one-of-a-kind dining experiences. We have your every taste bud covered with a collection of chains and local restaurants. Looking for something different? Visit one of our food trucks.
The Royal on Main
The Royal on Main

Stay Awhile

Independence County is the lodging hub for the Ozark Gateway region. The area provides several hotels and RV parks to meet any price range, conveniently near must-see attractions and dining destinations. Use our excellent lodging facilities as the launching pad for your next adventure!
Celebrate America at Riverside Park
Celebrate America at Riverside Park

Life's an Adventure

Batesville is a vibrant college town with a unique history. It’s the Christmas Capital of Arkansas™, the dirt-racing capital of the South, home to NASCAR legend Mark Martin, and the home of our state-of-the-art 112,000 sq. ft. Community Center & Aquatics Parks. The area is known for its outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing, caving, climbing, scenic photography, and fishing. Batesville is the ultimate basecamp for your next adventure.

Batesville Insider's Pass

Earn prizes as you experience Independence County like an Insider. With over 30 local businesses included in the pass, it showcases the best of the Batesville Area in an easy, mobile-friendly way.

Eclipse 2024

Batesville will be the place to be during what's being called "the Great North American Eclipse." Every corner of Independence County will be in the path of totality, which will run from southwest to northeast. The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce acts as the centralized event information hub. Stay tuned for more information, and don't just get left in the dark on April 8, 2024.
UACCB's Independence Hall
UACCB's Independence Hall

Plan Your Event

Batesville is the premier destination for your next meeting, event, or conference. With a variety of venues, locations, accommodations, and amenities to choose from, we have the space and expertise to fit your needs. Check out our spaces and see why Independence County is the easiest place to plan your event.
Storyteller Images
Storyteller Images

Christmas Capital of Arkansas®

Every winter, Arkansas's oldest city, Batesville, transforms into the Christmas Capital of Arkansas®. Visitors flock to this town to enjoy millions of dancing lights throughout our 35-acre Riverside Park. But the magic doesn't stop there—enjoy carriage rides, ice skating, a parade, a Ferris wheel, free movies, and much more!

Insider Info

The Insider’s Guide is the go-to publication for new and potential residents of Independence County. With sections focusing on recreation, shopping, dining, banking, real estate, healthcare, and much more. The Insider’s Guide is your road map to figuring out what it truly means to “Experience Independence.”
Batesville & Independence County Insider's Guide

A&P Comission

The City of Batesville Advertising and Promotions Commission determines the use of the city A&P funds generated by a 3% lodging tax for accommodations within the city limits of Batesville, Arkansas.

Event Grants

The City of Batesville’s A&P Commission is proud to make Event Grants available to promote tourism and increase hotel stays within the city limits of Batesville.
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