Grab your outdoor recreation toys because Holiday Island is full of fun in the sun. Hit the links on one of two golf courses—and enjoy a meal in the clubhouse restaurant—or lace up your boots and explore the three picturesque hiking trails. Get ready for an afternoon on the water at Table Rock Lake. The Holiday Island Marina offers free launching and parking. You can easily find boat, kayak and paddleboard rentals, plus a wheelchair-accessible fishing pier and bait for sale. Take the kids to the playground, or enjoy the solitude of Monarch Garden, then shop and dine the day away.
Hidden Gems & Things to Do in Holiday Island
Northwest Arkansas is full of surprises—if you know where to look. So here are some unexpected surprises that make a vacation to Northwest Arkansas unforgettable.
Beaver Bridge
One of the few remaining suspension bridges in the state, Beaver Bridge (nicknamed “Little Golden Gate”) spans the White River between Holiday Island and Rogers. This wire-cabled, wooden, 554-foot suspension bridge allows for only one lane of traffic and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
Getting to Holiday Island
We’ve got your how-to for traveling to and around Northwest Arkansas.
Flying to Northwest Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA), located between Fayetteville and Bentonville, is the primary airport in the area, offering nonstop service to more than 23 cities across the country.
More regional airports are found throughout Northwest Arkansas, including:
- Bentonville Municipal Airport
- Eureka Springs/Carroll County Municipal Airport
- Fayetteville Airport at Drake Field
- Huntsville Municipal Airport
- Rogers Municipal Airport
- Siloam Springs Municipal Airport
- Springdale Municipal Airport
Drive Time To & From Northwest Arkansas National Airport
Holiday Island is 50 miles from the Northwest Arkansas National Airport; expect a 1-hour, 25-minute drive to and from the airport.
Real-Time Driving Information
Check out iDriveArkansas.com or download the iDrive Arkansas app to find the latest traffic conditions across the state. The site also provides updates on construction projects, traveler information reports, and more. You can even use iDrive to:
- Report litter
- Submit issues
- Find Adopt-a-Highway information
- Share feedback
- Stay informed on road-related programs
Drive Time Around Northwest Arkansas
Fayetteville to Holiday Island: 55 miles / 1 hour, 20 minutes
Approximate Drive Time to Northwest Arkansas
- From Joplin: 1 hour, 30 minutes
- From Branson: 1 hour, 45 minutes
- From Tulsa: 2 hours
- From Springfield: 2 hours, 20 minutes
- From Little Rock: 2 hours, 45 minutes
- From Oklahoma City: 3 hours, 20 minutes
- From Kansas City: 3 hours, 35 minutes
Stop by and Say Hi at our Visitor Information Center
VISIT HOLIDAY ISLAND
6 Forest Park Dr., Ste. C,
Holiday Island
479-244-9594