Barton, Arkansas, is an unincorporated community situated on the Great River Road in eastern Arkansas's Mississippi River Delta region. Barton's nearest neighbor is the city of Helena, known throughout the world for producing the King Biscuit Blues Festival, a free yearly event where as many as 100,000 concert goers listen to celebrated blues musicians. Other activities around Barton include fishing on the Mississippi and antique shopping in historic commercial districts.
This economically-priced motel, located on US Highway 49 at Sharon Street, is the closest place to stay near Barton and is 67 miles from Memphis International Airport. The motel has smoking and non-smoking rooms that feature a single king-sized bed or two full-sized beds. Some rooms also have compact microwaves and refrigerators. All guests receive free morning coffee, complimentary local phone calls and use of the motel's swimming pool. Both kids and pets are welcome at no charge. Restaurants located within walking or driving distance of the motel include Daddy Ray's Barbecue and Dee's Barbecue, both located on County Road 241. More restaurants can be found on the way to downtown Helena along Highway 49, including a Sonic Drive In, McDonald's and Pizza Hut.
The Best Western Inn is located within an easy drive of the Mississippi River, River Park and the Confederate Cemetery, which is the final resting place of Gen. Patrick Cleburne, affectionately known by local historians as "the Stonewall Jackson of the West." The Best Western has 63 rooms, including 40 non-smoking rooms, and 20 suites for guests to choose from. Amenities include free high-speed Internet access, free premium cable television, a complimentary breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. Jacuzzi suites and business amenities are also available. Reservations are strongly advised, especially during the blues festival, when higher room rates are charged. Several restaurants are located within a five mile radius of the motel, including establishments serving Mexican, Chinese and American cuisine.
Located on Perry Street in the heart of downtown Helena, Magnolia Hill Bed & Breakfast is a Victorian-style retreat offering elaborately decorated rooms furnished with historic furniture, as well as a luxurious breakfast served on china, crystal and silver place settings. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this guest home showcases Queen Anne style architecture, and was completed in 1900. Today, the facility features modern conveniences such as telephones, air conditioning and private bathrooms. There are eight different rooms, including The Magnolia Room, a honeymoon suite in the home's cupola. This suite features a private sitting area, fireplace, bathroom, ceiling murals and a round king-sized bed. Guests staying at this establishment can walk to Helena's most popular attractions, including antique shops, River Park, the Mississippi River, a regional Civil War museum and the Delta Cultural Center.
