I’m sure you’ve heard of Route 66…you know, that famous highway where you can get your kicks. But have you heard of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Highway, Route 67? Well, it runs through northeast Arkansas and was the preferred route for legendary musicians like Johnny Cash and Elvis, who played at various venues along the way. This iconic highway as well as the music legends are honored in a little-known roadside attraction in Walnut Ridge. Music lovers and history buffs, you’ll want to visit this hidden gem to experience a tiny slice of Arkansas’ musical history.

One thing’s for sure, we all love music, right? And some of us music lovers will be delighted to know about this small-town roadside attraction in Walnut Ridge.
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Located next to the Walnut Ridge Station in the heart of town, Cavenaugh Park is a hidden gem in the shape of a 115-foot-long Epiphone Casino guitar.
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Known as Guitar Walk, the park is dedicated to one thing...the celebration of iconic rockabilly and rock 'n' roll legends who frequented the area via Route 67.
little-known roadside attraction in Walnut Ridge
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Fans will love the intricate details from this rare guitar that was made famous by The Beatles, who if you don't know, had a 15-minute layover in Walnut Ridge in 1964.
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Inside the park, you'll find several plaques paying homage to the likes of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Conway Twitty as well as Arkansas natives Johnny Cash...
little-known roadside attraction in Walnut Ridge
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...and Sunny Burgess. Each plaque tells the unique stories of the musicians and their influence on Rockabilly and Rock 'n' Roll culture.
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By pressing the narration button on the plaques, you'll be greeted with the voice of Burgess telling you more about the artist as well as their journeys on Rock 'n' Roll Highway 67.
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Though not all the artists hailed from Arkansas, their presence in our state will forever be etched into our musical records. And their legacy will always live on, inside this little-known roadside attraction in Walnut Ridge.
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So, the next time you're driving through northeast Arkansas, we recommend that you make a stop to experience this tiny slice of Arkansas’ musical history.
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Did you know about this roadside attraction in Walnut Ridge? If so, have you been to it? Tell us in the comments below.

Wanna know more about this small town? Here’s an article telling you all about this musical town in Arkansas. Also, if you plan on cruising on Route 67, be sure to pack all your road trip essentials to make your trip a breeze.

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