Road Trips
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Your Next Arkansas Road Trip Awaits
Every Arkansas road trip is a chance to turn up the music, roll the windows down and see The Natural State in motion. Every curve, overlook and roadside stop tells a story worth pulling over for.
Arkansas was made for anyone who loves the open road. In the north, scenic drives through the Ozark Mountains follow the Pig Trail, the Ozark Highlands Byway and Highway 65, winding past towering bluffs, forest canopies, rivers and waterfalls, with charming towns like Jasper and Mountain View along the way. Central and western routes such as Scenic 7 and the Mount Magazine Byway deliver mountain lodges, sweeping overlooks and lakes that shimmer at sunset. Down south, the Talimena Scenic Drive winds along ridgetops toward Queen Wilhelmina State Park, while the Ouachita region pairs sparkling waters with classic roadside diners and small-town charm.
On the eastern edge of the state, the Great River Road National Scenic Byway and Crowley’s Ridge Parkway reveal a different kind of beauty, tracing the Mississippi through fertile Delta land and into towns steeped in blues, barbecue and rich history.
Each region has its own rhythm, from winding mountain roads to quiet stretches through farmland and forest. Whether it’s chasing fall color, stopping for pie at a local cafe or catching the glow of a neon sign on Main Street, every Arkansas road trip feels like its own kind of adventure.
Traveling with kids? Arkansas makes long drives feel easier with plenty of places for kids to stretch their legs and explore. State parks such as Petit Jean, Mount Nebo and Lake Dardanelle offer short trails, overlooks and picnic spots that make great road-trip breaks. If you are passing through Hot Springs, the Mid-America Science Museum is an easy stop with hands-on exhibits and an outdoor exploration area. In Little Rock, the Museum of Discovery and the Riverfront Park playground give kids a chance to burn off energy before getting back in the car. Playgrounds and riverside parks like Toad Suck Park near Conway also sit close to major routes. With so many fast, fun stops along the way, even long drives become part of the adventure.
Scenic Byways and Routes
Motorcycling
From curvy Ozark backroads to Delta straightaways, Arkansas offers motorcycle routes as bold and varied as its landscapes.
Scenic Overlooks
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