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Arkansas is a unique tapestry of mountains, plains and fertile delta. Our history and heritage is part Western frontier, part Ozark pioneer and part Old South. Whether you choose to spend your time enjoying contemporary cityscapes or outdoor recreation that takes full advantage of The Natural State's abundant resources, we'll do our best to make you feel at home on your Arkansas vacation. 

Choose your own adventure! Hunt or fish, shop for antiques, dig for diamonds, search for wildlife, peruse art - Arkansas attractions offer something for everyone.

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Magnolia Cemetery

An African American final resting place founded before the Civil War. One of the first black Legislators of Arkansas, W. H. Grey, successful businessman Abraham Miller and his wife, well-known philanthropist, Eliza A. Miller, members of pioneering...

Arkansas Post National Memorial

The first European settlement in the lower Mississippi Valley region, Arkansas Post became part of the United States during the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. By 1819, the post was a thriving river port and the largest city in the region and was...

Calico Rock Heritage Museum and Visitors Center

The Ozarks
Houses collections and displays exhibits that range from pre-historic culture to about 1967 that are historically and culturally significant to Calico Rock and surrounding communities. Located in historic Bank of Calico Rock building. Calico Rock...

Gravity Brew Works

Locally owned nanobrewery, producing handcrafted ales and lagers in small batches; the beer is brewed in a 30-gallon batch and include amber ale, India Pale Ale, stout, porter, and Oktoberfest, among others. Brewery and Tasting Room open on Thursday...

Nevada County Depot Museum

Restored railroad depot with exhibits on the Louisiana Purchase of April 1803, Indian pottery, early settlements and settlers of Nevada County, and various collections pertaining to the Civil War, agriculture and railroads, electric meters, and fire...

Roseberry Farms Pumpkin Patch

Family-friendly activities; pumpkins, hayrides, sunflower fields, mazes, portraits taken; open seasonally during the fall

Ballet Arkansas

Central
Ballet Arkansas is the foremost professional ballet company of the State of Arkansas, celebrating 42 years as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Through the presentation of a vibrant and diverse repertory featuring classical, neoclassical, and...

Clarksville Country Club

The Clarksville Country Club is highly known for its beautiful 9-hole golf course. The golf course is close to all those in the Ozark, Russelville and Clarksville, Arkansas area. It is neatly kept and often maintained. Whether you golf to relieve...

Intrigue Theater

The Ozarks
Experience an evening of mystery and intrigue with Sean-Paul the Illusionist and Juliane Fay the Medium – featuring special guests from the other side. The evening begins as guests enter the 110-year-old building that seats only 75 people. Everything...

Ozark Heritage Arts Center & Museum

Offers music and theater. Home of 400-seat Killebrew Theater, Heritage Museum, Art Gallery. Housed in historic stone building constructed by the Works Progress Administration in 1938. Shares rich historical, musical, cultural heritage of Searcy...

Sweet Surrender Crystal Mine

Primitive crystal mine digging area with no facilities or services; wear appropriate clothing, bring your own tools, containers, food and drink. Suggested tools include old screwdriver, garden hand tools, rock hammer. Call ahead before coming to dig...

Big Creek Natural Area

The Ozarks
A rugged 2.4 miles of trails, nature study, hunting and fishing are permitted; 200-foot bluffs and 3.5 miles of Big Creek

Lake Hamilton

The Ouachitas
One of the most popular recreational and residential lakes in the state at 7,200 acres (18 miles long). Condominiums, resorts, motels, restaurants and private homes cover much of its shoreline; fishing, boating, water sports

River Valley Golf Course

War Eagle Cavern on Beaver Lake

The Ozarks
Contains unusual domes, rimstone dams, underground stream and waterfalls. Natural entrance is located on Beaver Lake. One hour tours conducted by friendly storytelling guides. Easy walk with no stairs or tight places. After the tour, enjoy the park...