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Historic Homes & Buildings

St. Mary's Catholic Church (circa 1902)
5132 St. Mary's Mountain Lane • Altus, AR 72821
501-468-4684
Known for its paintings and intricate goldleaf work, this Roman Basilica-style church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. map

Altus Heritage House Museum (circa 1800s)
106 North Franklin • Altus, AR 72821
479-468-4191
Originally a German-American State Bank, it is now listed on the National Historic Registry and exhibits early coal mining equipment and local historical memorabilia. map
Arkansas Country Doctor Museum
107 North Starr Avenue • Ozark, AR 72744
Lincoln, AR
501-824-4307
Exhibits and history of country doctors from all over the state and three local country doctors' many years of practice. All three resided in the building which is now the museum. Exhibits include a clinic, iron lung, contributions from dentists and eye doctors, and a large collection of historical photographs. more... map

Chateau Aux Arc Vineyards & Winery
8045 Arkansas 186 - Champagne Drive • Altus, AR 72821
479-468-4400
This vineyard has the distinction of being the world's largest planter of cynthiana grapes, the largest U.S. chardonnay vineyard outside California, and the largest zinfandel planter in Arkansas. A tasting room is open and it houses work from Arkansas artists. more... map
Mount Bethel Winery
5008 Mount Bethel Drive • Altus, AR 72821
479-468-2444
See over 100 years of the winemaking tradition. Take a complimentary tour and taste some of their fine wine. You can buy wine directly from the winery cellar, along with wine accessories, gift baskets, and much more. They are open Monday thru Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to five. more... map
Post Familie Vineyards
1700 St. Mary's Mountain Road • Altus, AR 72821
479-468-2741
Take a tour and learn the history of these vineyards that have been run by five generations of the Post family since 1880. more... map
Wiederkehr Wine Cellars (circa 1880)
3324 Swiss Family Drive • Ozark, AR 72821
Located in Wiederkehr Village
479-468-WINE
Located atop St. Mary's Mountain on the southern slopes of the Ozark Mountains, overlooking the Arkansas River Valley, the Swiss alpine-style Wiederkehr Wine Cellars is the oldest and largest winery in mid-America. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the original cellar is now the Weinkeller Restaurant. more... map