Activities

  • Historic Site Tours

    Cultural events, lectures, "living history" re-enactments and special programs occur on the site and in the town throughout the year. Click here for more information.

  • dining

    Enjoy a meal in the historic setting of the J. Huston Tavern. Click here for more information.

  • camping

    Basic and electric campsites and a special-use camping area are available. Click here for more information.

  • fishing

    Catch bass, bluegill or channel cat in the four-acre Big Soldier Lake. Click here for more information.

  • hiking

    You can choose from two hiking trails. Click here for trail details.

  • picnicking

    Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of several picnic tables or plan your next large gathering of family or friends at the historic site. Click here for more information.

  • Interpretive Programs

    Cultural events, lectures, "living history" re-enactments and special programs occur on the site and in the town throughout the year. Click here for more information.

  • Playground

    A playground is located near the picnic shelter.

Park information

Stroll through the history of a once-bustling river town that’s now the serene village of Arrow Rock.  You’ll walk streets lined with the architecture of the historic “Boone’s Lick Country.” At Arrow Rock State Historic Site, you may wander into the historic Old Tavern, which dates back to 1834 and provides a dining experience in a period setting or see displays of old-time wares at the Huston Store. You can learn about it all through exhibits in the visitor center. The historic site is part of the larger Village of Arrow Rock, which features quaint stores and a bevy of antique shops.

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Park Hours

Historic Site Grounds

  • 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily,year-round
  • Gates may be closed at 10 p.m.

Visitor Center hours

Visitor Center

  • March 1 through May 31
    10 a.m. - 4 p.m., daily
  • June 1 through Aug. 31
    10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
  • Sept. 1 through Nov. 30
    10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily
    Closed Thanksgiving Day
  • Dec. 1 through Feb. 28
    10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Friday through Sunday and holiday Mondays
    Closed Monday through Thursday and Christmas and New Year's days

Historic Site Office

  • 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily, year-round (except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's days)
  • Please note there will be times when the office is temporarily closed while staff are working on the grounds.