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Dive into summer at Fairfield Bay. Whether it’s water play like skiing, tubing and fishing, or relaxation on a pontoon boat or along the shores of Greers Ferry Lake, The Bay has something for the summer enthusiast in all of us. Two championship golf courses boast beautiful scenery and challenging greens, and more than 30 miles of trails beckon the hiker and biker.

Welcome to Fairfield Bay!Today, you’ll start at the Conference & Visitor Center to get an overview of all The Bay has to offer, and then dip your toe into the refreshing lake as you begin to relax and take in the spectacular views.

1. Conference & Visitor Center 1 p.m. ArriveatFairfieldBayeagertogetyourweekendstarted!ConsidertheConference&VisitorCenteryourlandingpad!TheCenterisaconference,performingandvisualartscenterallinone.It’syourhomebaseforinformation.Relaxintheloungeoroutsideonthedeck.Pickupareainformationandmaps,andgetacquainted.Centerstaffcanserveasyourpersonalconcierge:arrangingboatrentals,teetimes,dinnerreservationsandmore.Askaboutspecialactivitiessuchasfestivals,authorreadingsatthelibrary,theaterperformancesbyOurTowneProductions,andhiking/bikingtourswithlocaladventuregroups.

2. Get Your Feet Wet - Marina Time 3 p.m. MoseydowntothemarinaanddipyourfeetintheclearwaterofGreersFerryLake.Enjoythesunshine.Grabacolddrinkandasnackasyouwanderaroundthe

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Above: The water play doesn’t get any better that this: wake surfing on beautiful GreersFerry lake, with the historic Sugar Loaf mountain island in the background.Below: Fairfield Bay’s ‘Center’ is a conference, performing and visual arts center all in one. Your home base for information. Relax in the lounge or outside on the deck. Pick up some area information and maps, and get acquainted.

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full-servicemarina,pickingupalltheessentialsyou’llneedforadayonthelake-everythingfrompostcardstofishingpoles.Speakingoffishing-startyourvacationrightnow!Rentoneofourfishingpontoonsortri-toons,anddropalineforsomefishingtime!Playalittle,grabakayak,stand-uppaddleboard,paddleboatorthelatestwatercraftfun,likeHobieEclipsesorjetskis.Makesuretosay‘hi’tosomelocalswhocanprovideinsidertipsforthebestplacestofishoraspecialswimminghole.Beforeyouleavethedock,snapapicinthegiantfishchair.

3. Relaxing View 5 p.m. Timetorelax.FindanearbybenchtotakeinthegorgeousafternoonsunoverGreersFerryLake.Lookthroughtheinformationyoupickedupattheconferencecenter,butyoumaysoondiscoverthatthebreathtakingviewscommandyourfullattention.Feelallyourpre-vacationtensionslipawayasthewaterlapstheshores.

Ifyouprefertostretchyourlegs,takeawalkalongtheshoreline;maybeyou’llseesomelateafternoonfishermenbringingintheday’scatchorsomefolksgettingalastwaterskiinbeforenightfall.

4. Catch of the day. 6 p.m. Ifyourdayincludedcatchingfish,takeadvantageofanearbygrillandenjoyafreshlycookedmealofyourownmaking.Prefertohavesomeoneelsecookthefish?LittleRedBistroBaratIndianHillsGolfResortisafavoritewithlocals,whosaythedailyspecialsandoneofakinden-treesareamusttrywhileyou’rehere.CheckoutourfulllistingofTheBayrestaurants.

5. Dinner, Concert, Movies and More! 8 p.m. Stillupforsomefun?CheckinwiththeConferenceandVisitorCenterandseewhat’sontaparoundtown.Outdoorconcerts,openmicnights,CoolPoolsummermoviesandGlowBowlingarejustafewofthethingstheBayoffersafterdark.

Good Morning! Today is all about the beautiful outdoor paradise that is Fairfield Bay. If you find yourself awake before dawn, peek out your window to see the sunlight creep through the trees behind your condo. Grab your binoculars and your bird watching list. Oh, and be sure to stay in touch with the latest happenings on our Facebook page.

6. Tea & Tee time! 7 a.m. Yum…StopbyJack’stograbyourmorning“cupofjoe”oramorningicedsweetteaandascrumptiousbreakfastsandwich.Thenheadoverforyourearlymorningteetime!

7a. Fore!! Grab Those Clubs 8 a.m. Ifgolfisyourpassion,havewegotagreenforyou!IndianHillsGolfCourseiscarvedintothehillsandvalleysoftheOzarks,offeringsomebreathtakingviewsandchallenginggolf.Knownbyitstree-linedfairways,deepAbove: Kayaking and stand-up paddle boards (SUP) are a terrific form of exercise and everyone in the family can give it a go. Rent one today at the Fairfield Bay Marina, 501-884-6030.

Below: With two championship golf courses in The Bay, (and two mini-golf courses, foot golf and disc golf, too) you can get immersed in the rolling greens. To check pricing and book a tee time, click here.

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bunkers,smallslopedgreens,youcanenjoyitonyourownorjoininwithsomeofthelocalsandlearnmoreabouttheBayasyouplay.Thegolfcourseisknownforitsbeautifulsceneryandchallenginggreens.

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7b. ConsiderGolfDigest’s#1resortcourseinthestate:MountainRanchGolfCourse.Playersofallabilitieswillenjoyaround,butbewarethe15thhole.Itisconsideredbymanytobethetoughestinthestate.MountainRanchGolfClubisalsopartofArkansas’NaturalStateGolfTrail

8. Lunch with a VIEW 12:30 p.m. CooloffattheCoolPoolCafe,adjacenttotheBay-ViewPool–wherecasualandcoolcometogether.Guestscanenjoyeitherpoolsideorindoordining.Enjoytreatslikeicecream,acoolbeverageorcafefoodwhilewatchingthelittlessplasharoundthewalkinkiddiepool.BesuretostopbyandgrabaphotowithMelody,theMermaidChair.

9. Art Anyone? 1 p.m. Whenyoustopbytheconferencecentertomailyourpostcards,enjoytheartworkattheNorthCentralArkansasfineartsgallery,featuringworksofstainedglass,paintingsandsculpture;manyoftheseone-of-a-kindpiecesareavailableforpurchase…whataperfectsouvenir!

10. Get out and Ride 2:30 p.m. TryalittleoffroadadventureonourATV/UTVtrails wanderingthroughover90milesofdirtbackroadsand

trails,excitingmountainridges,gullies,waterpathsandcreekbeds.Dailytoursincludeatrekthroughournew20acrefunparkcompletewithwoodedandwaterobstacles. Yetanotheroptionistherecreationcenter—afullafternoon’sadventureinitself.Eighttenniscourts(lighted,soyoucanenjoyaneveningsunset‘set’)waitforyou;racquetscanbecheckedoutforanominalfee.Anddon’tforgetthepool-acoolrefreshmentonasummer’safternoon.

11. Evening Picnic 5 p.m. Whetheratthelakeorthereccenter,considergrabbingapartygrillandenjoyyourdinnerandthebeautifuldaywatchingthekidsplayinthepark,orontheshoreasyouwatchanothergorgeoussummer’sdaycometoanendintheOzarks.

12. It’s About Entertainment 8 p.m. Ifyou’restillcravingentertainment,TheBayoffersmanyoptions:bowling,agameofpool,orkaraoke.Theamphitheateroftenfeaturesliveshows.Seewhat’shappeningattheBayViewpoolandCoolPoolCafe,oryoumaybeluckyenoughtocatchanOurTowneliveproduction.

13. Nightcap on your Deck 10 p.m. Unwindonyourcondobalconywithapre-bedtimebeverage.Letthetreefrogsandcricketssingyoualullaby.Sweetdreams!Above: For the adventurous, get off the beaten path. Bring your own ATV/UTV and enjoy the more than 90 miles of trails throughout the Bay. Download our trail maps

Below: Don’t miss the BayView Pool with its stunning view of the lake and poolside dining from the Cool Pool Cafe.

Photo Courtesy Jeff Beer, Fairfield Bay Photography

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Your balcony may tempt you to enjoy a leisurely morning, watching the sunrise, counting species of wildlife and counting your blessings. Or your night’s rest may have you ready to take in all you can before you leave today. Either way, your last day at The Bay is sure to fill your heart with joy and ready to re-enter “regular” life.

14. Morning Stroll 8 a.m. YourstayatTheBaywouldnotbecompletewithoutastrollthroughtheBay’sgardensorahikeonthebeautifulsystemoftrails.TheIndianFallsTrailisjustunderamileinlengthandisamoderatetrailwithabeautifulpathalongtherimofWildHorseCanyon.Withtworockformationsandtwowaterfalls,it’sabrightwaytostartyourday.ThetrailendsatIndianFalls,thelargerofthetwowaterfalls.FollowDaveCreekParkwaytotheMethodistChurch,turnrightonWestCliffDrivenexttothechurch.YoucanseethetrailentranceontherightafteryoupassRiverviewDrive.Dobecarefulwhenthe

trailiswetandmindfulthatthetraildoesgetclosetothecanyon’sedgeinafewspots.

OrcheckoutEdLeamonPark.Theseaward-winninggardenswerecreatedbytheVanBurenCountyMasterGardeners.Roseandbutterflygarden,walkingpaths,andwaterfeatureswillgleaminthemorningsunlight-nicephotoopportunities.JustashortwalkawayinWoodlandMeadPark,youcanseeanauthentic“IndianThongTree”.ThesetreeswerecultivatedbyNativeAmericanstodenoteatrailorotherimportantfeature.

15. Save a Little Time to See… 10:30 a.m. TheLibrary-iftheusedbooksaleison,youmayscoreagreatreadforthedrivehome!WanderbytheuniqueHippeRecyclingCenter,seethecommunityvegetablegardens,getafewbigtailwagsandkissesatthelocaldogparkandmore.You’llsoondiscoverthatyou’llneedanothervisittoTheBaytotrulyexperienceeverythingFairfieldBayhastooffer!

16. Scrumptious Pizza for the Road? 12 p.m. DockoftheBay,thelocals’favorite,offersafreshhandmadepizzayouwon’tsoonforget.Thefun-lovingstaffwillmakeyouwishyouhadplannedanotherdayortwoatTheBay.

17. Sit & Stay a While 1:30 p.m. AlwaysfeelinglikeyouarehomeispartoftheFairfieldBaycharm.Totakeapieceofthatmemorywithyou,besuretostopforonelastphotoatthelandmark“GiantChairs.”Thegiantfishchairisatthemarina,andthegiantbluechairsareattheentranceinvitingallwhoentertositaspellandstayawhile.Vowtoreturnassoonaspossible!

Above: If you need a break from water play, grab a shuffleboard cue from the on-site Recreation office, and show off your skills. Volleyball courts and horseshoe pits are also available for some friendly competition.

Below: When you’re here in The Bay, you’re like family. So take a seat, have a chat andbe sure to snap a pic. Always remember you have a great BIG welcome waiting for you here. Right at the entrance to Fairfield Bay and at the Marina.

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Conference & Visitor Center

Fairfield Bay Marina

Little Red Bistro Bar

Jack’s Restaurant

Indian Hills Golf Resort

Mountain Ranch Golf Course

Cool Pool Cafe

North Central Arkansas Fine Arts Gallery

Tennis Courts

Fairfield Lanes

Indian Falls Trail

Hippe Recycling Center, Community Gardens & Dog Park

Dock of the Bay

Giant Chairs (Entrance, Cool Pool and Marina Dock)

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