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This fully renovated 1900 colonial manor is the perfect place for your stay in Mena.

10/24/2026

🍂 Fall is putting on a show in the Ouachita Mountains! 🍂

With lows in the 40s and highs in the 70s, it’s wonderful weather for a getaway. The leaves are expected to peak next week and the week after—just in time for a scenic drive along the Talimena Byway. 🍁🚗🏍️

Make your visit extra special with a stay at the Historic Sassafras Inn. We have limited availability, so book soon before your favorite dates fill up!

📞 Call us directly to reserve your stay. We’d love to welcome you!

10/17/2026

🍁 Fall in the Ouachita Mountains is calling! 🍁

The last week of October through mid-November is shaping up beautifully, and reservations are filling quickly. Expect crisp mornings with lows in the 30s, 40s, and 50s, and comfortable afternoons with highs in the 60s, 70s, and even low 80s—perfect weather for a mountain getaway! ☀️

Take a colorful ride along the Talimena Scenic Byway—whether you’re touring by motorcycle, classic car, or sports car. Or get outside for trail riding, Jeep trails, bicycling, hiking, and crystal mining in the beautiful Ouachita Mountains. 🏍️🚙🚲🥾💎

Make the Historic Sassafras Inn your cozy home base for fall adventures. Call us directly to ask about great discounts and available dates. 🍂

📞 Call to book before your favorite dates are gone—we’d love to host you!

10/10/2026

🍂 OUTSTANDING weather is on the way for the Ouachita Mountains! ☀️⛰️

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to take the scenic Talimena Byway, this is it! We’re talking crisp fall mornings with lows in the 40s and 50s, and beautiful afternoons with highs in the 70s and 80s. Absolutely perfect weather for a fall getaway in Mena. 🍁

Bring the motorcycle, classic car, convertible, sports car, bicycle… or horse and buggy if you’re feeling fancy. 🤣😝😎👍🏻🤘🏻

This is truly the best season of the year to enjoy the mountains, the curves of the Talimena drive, the fall colors, and a relaxing stay at The Historic Sassafras Inn.

Make a weekend out of it:
🍁 Drive the Talimena Scenic Byway
⛰️ Visit Queen Wilhelmina State Park
💎 Go crystal mining
🛍️ Shop local in downtown Mena
🥾 Explore the Ouachita trails
☕ Wake up slow on the veranda

Rooms are starting to fill for these beautiful fall dates, so don’t wait too long to get your reservation in!

📍The Historic Sassafras Inn | Mena, Arkansas

☎️ Call directly to book your stay.

10/08/2026

🍂 The weather is looking absolutely gorgeous for a fall getaway in Mena! ☀️

Cool mornings, sunny afternoons, and perfect veranda-sitting weather are coming up, which means it is the ideal time to sneak away to The Historic Sassafras Inn for a cozy stay in the Ouachitas. 🏡✨

There’s nothing better than sitting out on the veranda in the morning with a fresh cup of coffee and a homemade blueberry streusel muffin from The Gingered Baker, winner of Bakery of the Year for Polk County. 🫐☕🧁

✨ Muffins & Mountain Views Getaway Special ✨
Stay 2 nights and get the 3rd night 50% off!

This special is valid Sunday through Thursday, or for select October/November dates only. Guests must call us directly and mention the “Muffins & Mountain Views Getaway” package to receive the special rate.

While you’re here, our innkeeper can help you plan the perfect Mena adventure. He is very knowledgeable about the area and can help with the legwork so you can simply show up, relax, and have the best time. From scenic drives to local spots worth visiting, he can help you make the most of your stay. 🍁

And if you love history, you’ll love the house itself. The Historic Sassafras Inn was built in 1900 and is a true 1900 Colonial Manor home, filled with stories, charm, and beautiful antique furniture dating from the early 1800s into the 1900s. Every room has a little character, and every stay feels like stepping into something special. ✨

While you’re here in Polk County, make a whole fall adventure out of it:

🍁 Take a scenic drive along the Talimena Scenic Byway
⛰️ Visit Queen Wilhelmina State Park
💎 Go crystal mining
🥾 Explore the Ouachita trails
🛍️ Shop local in downtown Mena
🚙 Check out Wolf Pen Gap
📸 Soak up all the fall views and mountain scenery

October and November dates are starting to fill as the cooler weather settles into the Ouachitas, so if you’ve been thinking about a quiet little Mena getaway, now is the perfect time to call and grab your room before the best dates are gone. 🍂

📍The Historic Sassafras Inn | Mena, Arkansas

10/03/2026

October is the perfect time to sneak away to Historic Sassafras Inn. 🍂

The weather is shaping up beautifully, and Mena is full of things to do this time of year. Spend the day crystal mining, riding the Talimena Scenic Drive, exploring Queen Wilhelmina State Park, visiting local shops, hiking, antiquing, enjoying fall colors, or just slowing down on the veranda with a cup of coffee.

Whether you’re planning a quiet weekend getaway, a fall road trip, or a little adventure in the Ouachitas, we’d love to host you.

October reservations are open now. Message us or call to book your stay at Historic Sassafras Inn in Mena, Arkansas. 🍁

09/23/2026

Last-minute weekend getaway alert! ✨

We just had a cancellation for both The Magnolia Suite and the Veranda Suite for this Friday and Saturday! The weather is going to be absolutely gorgeous, so it’s the perfect time to sneak away to Mena, enjoy the fresh fall air, relax on the veranda, and make a little weekend out of it. 🍂☀️

These won’t last long, so message us to book your stay! 🧳💛

09/20/2026

🍂 Fall officially starts September 22nd, and just look at this Mena forecast! Sunshine, crisp mornings, and those beautiful Ouachita Mountain views are calling. Highs in the 80s and lows dipping into the upper 50s/low 60s? Yes, please. 🍁

If you’ve been thinking about a fall getaway, now is the time to book your stay at Historic Sassafras Inn. We are filling up fast for the remainder of September, October, and November, and fall weekends in Mena do not last long!

Come sip your morning coffee on the veranda, enjoy the cooler air, and take in that peaceful small-town charm before heading out to explore all that Mena and Polk County have to offer:

🍂 Take a scenic drive along the Talimena National Scenic Byway
🌄 Visit Queen Wilhelmina State Park
🥾 Hike the beautiful Ouachita Mountains
🚙 Ride the trails at Wolf Pen Gap
🛍️ Shop and eat local in downtown Mena
🌳 Enjoy Janssen Park and the charm of our mountain town

Cozy rooms, crisp mornings, mountain adventures, and small-town charm are waiting. Book your fall stay before the calendar fills up! 🍁

09/12/2026

Busy season is almost here at Historic Sassafras Inn, and we would love to host you in beautiful Mena, Arkansas! 🍂🏡

If you’ve been thinking about a fall getaway, girls’ trip, anniversary weekend, hiking adventure, or just a quiet escape to the mountains, now is the perfect time to get your reservations booked. 🗓️✨

Things to enjoy while you’re here:

• Scenic drives through the Ouachita Mountains 🏔️
• Hiking and exploring nearby trails 🥾
• Beautiful views along the Talimena Scenic Drive 🍁
• Queen Wilhelmina State Park 🌲
• Downtown Mena shopping and dining 🛍️🍽️
• ATV adventures at Wolf Pen Gap 🌄
• Cozy mornings, mountain air, and small-town charm ☕️

Our busiest weekends can fill up quickly, so don’t wait too long to plan your stay. We can’t wait to welcome you to the inn!

Book your stay at Historic Sassafras Inn and come enjoy everything Mena has to offer. 🤎

08/20/2026

🔥 IT’S TOO HOT TO STAY HOME! 🔥

Mother Nature apparently woke up and chose BROIL this weekend. 😂☀️ So we think that’s a perfectly good excuse to pack a little bag and escape to The Sassafras Inn!

Come spend the weekend tucked away in our beautiful historic inn, crank up the A/C, slow down, relax, and let someone else worry about what needs to be done at home. ❤️

🌿 Relax on the veranda
❄️ Retreat to a nice, cool room
📖 Bring a book and do absolutely nothing
☕ Enjoy a slow morning
❤️ And maybe turn it into a little last-minute getaway with someone you love!

And because it is HOTTER THAN SASSAFRAS outside… we’re having a little spontaneous weekend special! 🔥😂

☎️ CALL US DIRECTLY to book your stay for THIS WEEKEND and mention the secret code:

🔥 HOTTER THAN SASSAFRAS 🔥

…and receive 15% OFF your stay!

This special is for new reservations booked directly with us and is only good for this weekend, so give us a call before the rooms are spoken for!

Sometimes the best getaways are the ones you didn’t plan. 😉🧳

Come cool off, slow down, and spend a summer weekend with us at The Sassafras Inn in beautiful Mena, Arkansas. 🌿🏡❤️

CODE: HOTTER THAN SASSAFRAS
🔥 15% OFF
☎️ Direct bookings only
🛏️ This weekend only

Tag the person who needs to pack a bag and run away with you this weekend! 😂❤️

10/31/2024

🌍 We feel incredibly blessed every day to meet so many wonderful people from all corners of the world! Whether you’re from near or far, each guest brings their own special story, and it’s such a joy to be a part of that. ✨

We’re especially excited to share that we recently had the pleasure of hosting the famous Christian artist Lauren Daigle’s family! What a beautiful experience it was, and their kindness touched us all. We’re grateful for every opportunity to create lasting memories with our guests. 💛

Address

1201 Reine Street S
Mena, AR
71953

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 9pm
Tuesday	8am - 9pm
Wednesday	8am - 9pm
Thursday	8am - 9pm
Friday	8am - 9pm
Saturday	8am - 9pm
Sunday	8am - 9pm

Telephone

+14797995338

Website

http://www.sassafrasinn.com/

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