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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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Fort Smith National Historic Site

River Valley
A visit to the Fort Smith National Historic Site begins at the Visitor Center, located in the former barracks/ courthouse/ jail buildings. Plan on spending at least 45 minutes touring the exhibits on the military, Trail of Tears, and the federal...

Mulberry River

The Ozarks
The approximately 55-mile Mulberry River is definitely one of the state's wildest rivers during spring. From its beginnings deep in the Ozarks to its confluence with the Arkansas River, the Mulberry pours over ledges, shoots through willow thickets...

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra

Central
The state's symphony orchestra has been performing for over 40 years. Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, or ASO, is the resident orchestra of Robinson Center Music Hall, and now performs more than sixty concerts each year through its Stella Boyle Smith...

Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center

Central
Riverfront Park location overlooking the Arkansas River; provides many watchable wildlife opportunities within an urban area; exhibits highlight the role of fish and wildlife management and projects conducted throughout the history of the Arkansas...

Hope Country Club

The 18-hole "Hope" course at the Hope Country Club facility in Hope, Arkansas features 6,035 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating is 69.0 and it has a slope rating of 122. Hope golf course opened in 1925.

Ouachita Country Club

Ouachita Country Club, located in Mena, is a Public course. From the back tees, the course will challenge even the best of golfers with a slope of 111 . Ouachita opened in1973.

Southern Tenant Farmers Museum

On a hot summer day in July 1934, eighteen farmers – eleven white and seven black—made history by coming together just outside Tyronza, Arkansas, to form the first fully integrated agricultural union in the country. Later, women assumed leadership...

Belle Starr Antique Mall

River Valley
Located in historic downtown Fort Smith; 4200- sq-feet of booth spaces available with a variety of treasures including primitives, furniture, glassware, and jewelry; also available are tourist information on the city, Fort Smith postcards and tourist...

Cove Lake Recreation Area & Campground

The Ozarks
The Cove Lake Recreation Area is located on a 160-acre mountain lake near 2,753-foot-tall Mount Magazine, the highest point in the state of Arkansas. Swimming, canoeing, boating, fishing, camping, hiking, and more are all offered at the site.

La Petite Roche Plaza

Central
Little Rock’s famous namesake – La Petite Roche – has a park surrounding it. La Petite Roche Plaza highlights the famous stone outcropping which gave the capital city its name. In addition to the rock itself, the park also includes a pathway that...

Potts Inn Museum

One of the best preserved stagecoach stations on the Butterfield Overland Mail Route, this restored antebellum home built circa 1850-1858 has period furnishings. The five log structures on the grounds offer an antique clothing and hat exhibit, a...

Tyler Bend Visitor Center

Construction is reminiscent of an Ozark cabin; center details the story of the Buffalo National River; includes exhibits on recreation, the establishment of the park, prehistoric and pioneer history, flora and fauna

A Narrow Escape

The Ouachitas
At A Narrow Escape, up to eight players have 60 minutes to solve a series of handcrafted puzzles in a completely original theme.

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks

The Ozarks
Northwest Arkansas' only botanical garden! The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks features 12 themed gardens & Arkansas’ only butterfly house, with landscaped grounds where four seasons of native flora and fauna thrive. The garden is a unique and...

Eagle Hill Golf & Athletic Club

Central