Pack your bags and a light jacket for this odd but awesome town! Gilbert is literally the coldest town in Arkansas as well as one of the coolest! This small town is a perfect to your big adventures, especially if they involve the Buffalo National River. Let’s learn more about their cool quirks as we explore the area:
Everyone needs to spend a weekend exploring in and around Gilbert - it really is the coolest town!
Facebook/Searcy County Arkansas Chamber Of Commerce This pleasant, middle-of-nowhere escape has a little bit of everything for every kind of traveler. Enjoy the local shops, rent a cabin, plan an outdoor excursion, and learn about their history!
Gilbert’s tagline, “the coolest town in Arkansas,” is true in the most literal sense.
Facebook/Buffalo Camping and Canoeing Gilbert is officially cool! Part of this is because the National Weather Service recognizes Gilbert as one of the coldest towns in Arkansas. Now you won’t magically cross into a tundra upon arrival, but Gilbert’s weather does deviate from the rest of the state.
The record teeth-chattering temps have always been an anomaly compared to our naturally mild state.
Facebook/Searcy County Arkansas Chamber Of Commerce The town historian’s father, Eli Jordan, was Gilbert’s first temperature observer for the weather service. One of the coldest days he recorded was in 1939 - the temp had dropped to -24°! In addition to the quirky temp drops, Gilbert also has the lowest temperature average during the winter. Arkansas’ average for lowest winter temperature is around 28° whereas Gilbert’s is 24°.
Temperature certainly isn’t the only thing that makes Gilbert cool though.
Google/Hannavas Eel We love how the town preserves its history while also adding new attractions. Many of the buildings have been around for well over a century but newer businesses have kept the town thriving. The perfect example of this is the Buffalo Camping & Canoeing. It’s resided in the general store since the late seventies, but the building’s history dates all the way back to 1901. Other living history sites include the Buffalo River Art Gallery and Mother Moore’s Guest House.
Buffalo Camping & Canoeing can also assist in chilling out along the river.
Courtesy of Author Besides the quirky temperature, Gilbert’s main charm is the Buffalo National River. Hike to see some of the prettiest views in the state or take a float trip! One of our favorite day trips is floating between Tyler Bend and Gilbert. Buffalo Camping & Canoeing can shuttle you between points so be sure to read more about them here.
This beautiful area is just one of the many cool adventures in Arkansas!
Facebook/Buffalo Camping and Canoeing There are endless must-sees around the state but only Gilbert is truly the coolest!
Have you been to Gilbert before? What do you think makes this place the coolest? Chill out with us in the comments below!
Facebook/Searcy County Arkansas Chamber Of Commerce
This pleasant, middle-of-nowhere escape has a little bit of everything for every kind of traveler. Enjoy the local shops, rent a cabin, plan an outdoor excursion, and learn about their history!
Facebook/Buffalo Camping and Canoeing
Gilbert is officially cool! Part of this is because the National Weather Service recognizes Gilbert as one of the coldest towns in Arkansas. Now you won’t magically cross into a tundra upon arrival, but Gilbert’s weather does deviate from the rest of the state.
The town historian’s father, Eli Jordan, was Gilbert’s first temperature observer for the weather service. One of the coldest days he recorded was in 1939 - the temp had dropped to -24°! In addition to the quirky temp drops, Gilbert also has the lowest temperature average during the winter. Arkansas’ average for lowest winter temperature is around 28° whereas Gilbert’s is 24°.
Google/Hannavas Eel
We love how the town preserves its history while also adding new attractions. Many of the buildings have been around for well over a century but newer businesses have kept the town thriving. The perfect example of this is the Buffalo Camping & Canoeing. It’s resided in the general store since the late seventies, but the building’s history dates all the way back to 1901. Other living history sites include the Buffalo River Art Gallery and Mother Moore’s Guest House.
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Besides the quirky temperature, Gilbert’s main charm is the Buffalo National River. Hike to see some of the prettiest views in the state or take a float trip! One of our favorite day trips is floating between Tyler Bend and Gilbert. Buffalo Camping & Canoeing can shuttle you between points so be sure to read more about them here.
There are endless must-sees around the state but only Gilbert is truly the coolest!
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Address: Gilbert, AR, USA
