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Find Exciting Things to Do in Arkansas

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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Buckeye Trail

The Ozarks

Buckeye Trail provides a 660-foot barrier-free, smooth surface with automobile access; displays are provided alongside these trails for interpretation of interesting natural features

Escape Room 13

The Ozarks

Grab some fun friends, family, or a date, and experience secret messages, hidden passages, and mystery. You have 1 hour to complete your objective. A top rated Eureka Springs must see attraction...

Magnolia Murals

Six colorful murals the depict the history of Magnolia are located around the historic square; includes world’s only mural autographed by actor Charlton Heston.

Arkansas Public Theatre at the Victory

The Ozarks

Nonprofit organization produces plays, musicals and special events throughout the year at the downtown historic Victory Theater.

CALS Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library

Central

Technology lab, teaching kitchen, more than 21,000 books, DVDs and CDs. Theatre allows children to experience all aspects of designing and building sets, writing plays, acting and costume design. Greenhouse and garden promote growing healthy foods...

Gurdon Trail of Holiday Lights

Southern hospitality and Christmas lights abound in this historic timber town. Don't miss the lighted parade on December 11th. Call the Gurdon Chamber of Commerce at 353-2661 to enter.

New Haven Golf Club

The Timberlands

Saline River Canoe

Offers canoe, kayak & tube rentals, shuttle & guide services and store with restaurant & supplies on the Saline River.

Bar-J Guest Ranch

The Timberlands

Bar- J Ranch is proud of the fact that we do not rent rooms. Instead, we offer a real ranch life experience for our guests. Our slogan is: “Come and do what we do," and we mean it. Whether we are branding cattle, trail riding, fishing in the pond or...

The Clayton House

River Valley

As you walk through the doors of this magnificent home, you step back in time to an era of elegance. This wood frame antebellum home served from 1882-1897 as the family home of William Henry Harrison Clayton, the federal prosecutor in the famed...

Iron Mountain Trail

ROUTE DESCRIPTION TRAIL #15: Some of the best-groomed mountain bike trails can be found at Iron Mountain on the south shore of DeGray Lake just outside of Arkadelphia. With over 24 miles to cover, you would be hard pressed to find better riding in...

Ozark Highlands National Recreation Trail

The Ozarks

stretches 165 miles from Lake Fort Smith State Park to the Buffalo National River; passes through several public campgrounds, one of the longest, most beautiful hiking trails in the country. Local access point is along Scenic Hwy. 23 North (The Pig...