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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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Lake Dunn

Lake Dunn, located in Village Creek State Park, off Ark. Hwy. 284 (between Wynne and Forrest City), is a bit smaller than Lake Austell. However the twin lakes have registered many excellent catches since the lakes opened in the late 1970s. On...

Rockwater Marina

Central
Full-service marina located near downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock; 136 boat slips with pumpout system, fueling station, ship store, large patio, concierge services

Whitaker Point

The Ozarks
Follow the Whitaker Point Trail to Hawksbill Crag where you can overlook the valleys and scenery of the Buffalo National River.

Arkansas & Missouri Railroad

All aboard! Arkansas & Missouri Railroad's special passenger train services offer you 'A Window Seat to History' -- an opportunity to travel in the style of a bygone era. You can still enjoy the leisurely elegance of real train travel through the...

Buffalo Outdoor Center

The Ozarks
Come stay and play in Arkansas' most beautiful place. You’ll find the most inspiring scenery in Arkansas surrounding our resort, making it the perfect place for your next cabin, river, trail, zip line or RV camping adventure. Looking for a romantic...

Fayetteville Downtown Square & Gardens

The Ozarks
The focal point for many local activities, the charming downtown square is home to unique shops, restaurants, historic buildings and modern offices; variety of colorful flowers in the square gardens, carefully tended from season to season

McCollum-Chidester House

Built for Peter McCollum in 1847, this museum features some of the original furnishings which were brought up the Mississippi by steamboat from New Orleans in 1863. During the Red River Campaign of the Civil War, the home was first occupied by...

Firehouse Hostel & Museum

Central
The Little Rock Firehouse Hostel and Museum is Arkansas' first and only international hostel, uniquely housed in a renovated Craftsman-style fire station that also contains a museum of firefighting history and memorabilia. Centrally located in...

Memory Lane Museum

takes visitors back in time; hosts an annual car show; includes items from 30s to the 60s such as a 1965 popcorn and peanut wagon, 1954 Ronald McDonald merry-go-round with a 1953 Ronald McDonald standing beside it, and some Ronald McDonald playground...

Arkansas Scenic 7 Byway

Scenic 7: Among the Most Scenic Drives in America Route: 290 miles Drive Scenic Byway 7 in Arkansas, the state's first state-designated scenic byway, and travel through four of the state's varied geographical regions. Arguably one of the most scenic...

Caracalla Body Spa

Central
Various types of manicures and pedicures; different massage options such as raindrop treatment, upper body treatment, hot stone therapy, and bach flower; body treatments such as polishes, wraps, and steam baths; body waxing; facials; skin treatments...

Oak Cemetery

River Valley
Earliest tombstone is that of Captain Gookin, who died in 1842, the same year the city was incorporated. Other personalities buried here include Arkansas Governor William Fishback (1833-1895); Captain John Rogers, founder of the city; and Arthur...

Scott Family Amazeum

The Ozarks
The Scott Family Amazeum engages the imagination of children, families, and adults through interactive exhibitions, programs, and resources to create excitement for lifelong learning. Open since July 2015, over 1 million guests play, learn, and...

Bayou Meto Urban Canoe Trail

Two-mile shaded waterway provides canoers and kayakers a view not seen from any other location, including large cypress trees, beaver dams, and a profusion of wildlife. Ramps are located at Dupree Park and at Reed's Bridge Battlefield Heritage Park