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take a trip downtown
If it’s culture you desire during your stay, take a trip downtown. Mena may be considered a small, quiet, and quaint place, but it’s heart is lively. A mix of old and new make up the downtown district, where you can catch a glimpse of the past while enjoing the experiences of the present.
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North Mena Street is the offical beginning (or end depending on which way your journey takes you) to the Talimena National Scenic Byway. It is also home to the emerging Downtown Arts District, where you will find galleries and shops full of world class treasures. Glass work, pottery, painting, and weaving are all showcased in the area. The performing arts are alive and well at the Ouachita Little Theatre, located in a restored 1923 movie house originally called The Lyric. Here you can catch a local production nearly any weekend of the year.
Looking to strengthen your body after satisfying your artistic side? Treat yourself to a yoga class or mixed martial arts, or treat yourself to something sweet at one of the many cafe’s and eateries. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all served in the district. We know our coffee, and curbing your caffeine craving will never be a problem with one of our three specialty coffee houses.
You’ll find retail shops and boutique stores offering everything from clothing, flowers and jewelry all the way to cosmetics, furniture, and home goods. If something unique is what you are searching for, stop by one of the numerous antique stores and get lost for hours browsing the treasures of the past.
Whether spending your day shopping with friends, creating a masterpiece with family, or just taking a solo stroll. The historic downtown district holds something for everyone and is a must during your visit to Mena.
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Mena’s signature event, the Lum & Abner Music and Arts Festival, is held every year during the first weekend of June in Historic Janssen Park. Join our community for two full days of attractions, events, music, & shopping. Reminiscent of the good old days and filled with nostalgia, the Lum & Abner Festival is fun for the whole family.
Arts & Crafts • Live Music Food Vendors • 5K Walk & Run 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Car Show • FIshing Derby Baby Crawling Contest Inflatables • Zorbi Balls Eating Contests • Petting Zoo & So Much More!!!
