Local Area and Accommodations

Helena is nestled in the scenic river delta and bayous of the Gulf Coastal Plain of Eastern Arkansas. It is located at the next bridge crossing on the Mississippi River 60 miles south of Memphis and about 110 miles east of Little Rock. The town is located where Crowley's Ridge meets the river. With Helena on the west end of the bridge and Lady Luck Casino on the east, the area has become a popular tourist destination. A small historic district is found at the junction of Holly, College and Perry Streets. The St. Francis National Forest extends north of Helena for 13 miles.

MOTELS
Best Western Inn 877-233-9330
1053 Hwy 49 West
West Helena, AR. 72390
(2 miles west of city center)

Downtown Inn 870-338-9125
Delta Inn 870-572-7915
Harbor Inn 870-572-2597
Holiday Star 870-572-3717
Sands 870-572-6774

BED & BREAKFAST
The Edwardian Inn Bed & Breakfast 800-598-4749
317 Biscoe
Helena, AR.72342
http://www.bbonline.com/ar/edwardian/index.html

Foxglove Bed & Breakfast 800-863-1926
229 Beech
Helena, AR. 72342
http://www.bbonline.com/ar/foxglove/

Magnolia Hill Bed and Breakfast 870-338-6874
608 Perry Street
Helena, AR. 72342
http://www.bbonline.com/ar/magnoliahill/

CAMPING

Group camping will be available at Maple Flats Campground on the St. Francis National Forest. The FFLA will receive a group rate for this site of $25.00 per night. It will comfortably accommodate a dozen camping units. Those interested should contact: St. Francis Ranger District, 2675 Hwy 44, Mariana, Arkansas 72360. Phone: 870-295-5278.

RESTAURANTS
Armstrong's Pit Barbecue 338-7746
Kelly's 572-5500
Pasquale's Tamales 338-6722
Gibb's Dairy Maid 572-3060
Ryan's Family Steakhouse 572-7926
Tea Den Chinese Restaurant 338-8949
Janet's Restaurant 572-7175
Nicole's 572-9961
Also available are: Kentucky Fried Chicken, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, and Wendy's.

Area Attractions

• Casinos: There are two casinos within 3 miles of the Inn, and 10 more casinos between Helena and Memphis (about 35 miles north of Helena).
  
  
• Antique Shops: Located 5 blocks from the Inn on Cherry Street, several antique shops are conveniently located for the visiting treasure hunter.
  
  
• Delta Cultural Center: The original train station now houses the Cultural Center which contains many historical artifacts and period pictures. 870-338-4350
  
  
• Phillips County Library & Museum: The oldest library in Arkansas is a storehouse of historical information.
  
  
• Civil War: On July 4, 1863 a Civil War battle was fought in Helena. A bad day for the Confederacy; Gettysburg and Vicksburg also fell. On a high point about 1 mile north of town is a Confederate cemetery, a popular historical site.
  
  
• Graceland: Elvis' Memphis home. is 65 miles north
  
  
• King Biscuit Blues Festival : Every October Helena hosts the 3rd largest Blues Festival in the world. With major sponsorship from casinos in the area, each year the talent gets better and the audiences get larger. Unfortunately, the lodging industry is overwhelmed. But there are 51 other weeks to visit Blues Corner or catch a free concert at Phillips County Junior College.