Local Favorites

Overview

Local Favorites highlights the places that define everyday life in Lafayette County—locations residents recommend, return to, and take pride in. These destinations reflect the county’s character through food, history, outdoor recreation, and community gathering spaces.

Rather than focusing on trends or short-term popularity, this section features established places with lasting presence and cultural relevance. Each listing includes official or publicly maintained sources where visitors can confirm hours, offerings, and updates directly.

Lewisville

Burge’s Hickory Smoked Turkeys & Hams

Burge’s Hickory Smoked Turkeys & Hams is one of Lewisville’s most recognizable names and a destination known well beyond Lafayette County. What began as a local operation has grown into a statewide and regional favorite, particularly during the holiday season.

In addition to smoked turkeys and hams, Burge’s offers sandwiches and specialty items that draw both travelers and locals. Its longevity and reputation make it a cornerstone of Lewisville’s identity and a must-stop destination for visitors.

Sterling Place

Sterling Place is a locally owned restaurant that reflects Lewisville’s small-town hospitality. Known for comfort food and catering services, it serves as both an everyday dining option and a gathering place for community events and celebrations.

The restaurant’s continued presence highlights the role locally owned businesses play in supporting community connections and providing reliable, familiar experiences for residents.

City of Lewisville

The City of Lewisville maintains an official website that serves as a central source for community updates, public notices, and event information. While not a destination in the traditional sense, the site reflects the city’s role as the civic heart of Lafayette County.

For visitors and residents alike, the site provides insight into how the community functions and stays connected.

Stamps

Stamps, Arkansas

Stamps is one of Lafayette County’s most culturally significant communities, known nationally as the childhood home of author Maya Angelou. The town’s story is deeply tied to literature, education, and the lived experiences that shaped Angelou’s work.

Today, Stamps continues to embrace this legacy while maintaining its role as a small-town center for schools, community life, and regional events.

Visiting Stamps (Maya Angelou Connection)

This official travel feature provides historical and cultural context for visitors interested in Stamps’ connection to Maya Angelou. It outlines key locations and themes that help visitors understand the importance of place in her life and writing.

For those exploring literary history or cultural heritage, Stamps offers a meaningful and authentic experience rooted in real stories.

Lake June

Lake June is a long-standing recreation asset near Stamps, offering fishing access and outdoor space for residents and visitors. Managed by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, the lake reflects ongoing investment in conservation and recreational access.

The lake’s revitalization and continued management support both wildlife habitat and public use, making it a valued destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Bradley

Bradley, Arkansas

Bradley is a small community with deep historical roots tied to early settlement and state leadership. It serves as a gateway to some of Lafayette County’s most significant heritage sites and preserves a strong sense of tradition and place.

While modest in size, Bradley’s importance lies in its connection to the county’s past and its role in maintaining that legacy for future generations.

Parks & Outdoors

Conway Cemetery State Park

Conway Cemetery State Park preserves the final resting place of Arkansas’s first governor, James Sevier Conway, and serves as one of the most distinctive historic destinations in the state. The park offers a quiet, reflective setting that connects visitors directly to Arkansas’s early political history.

Located near Bradley, the site provides both historical context and outdoor space, making it a unique destination that blends heritage with the natural landscape.