Attractions

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.

St. Charles Battle Monument & Marker

St. Charles is the site of the rebel batteries that fired "the deadliest shot of the Civil War" into the boiler of a Union gunboat, the Mound City, killing or injuring most of the crew. A large grain silo sits in this exact location, making it easy...

Delta Cultural Center

The Delta Cultural Center is a museum dedicated to the history and culture of the Arkansas Delta. Although the center oversees a number of listings around Helena, its heart lies within four properties along Cherry and Missouri streets in downtown...

Mount Sequoyah Retreat & Conference Center

The Ozarks

Mount Sequoyah Center is a community space where all are welcome to enjoy our grounds. We are a multi-faceted space with lodging, dining, event, meeting, and recreation space for the community and visitors. It is a non-profit that welcomes other...

Vino's Brewpub

Central

Little Rock's original brew pub features beers brewed with natural ingredients and no chemicals or preservatives. Vino's is the oldest brew pub in Arkansas, established in 1993, and features live entertainment several nights a week. Menu includes New...

Gallery 26

Central

Features works from some of Central Arkansas' most cutting edge and innovative artists; galleries are updated bi-monthly.

Osage Clayworks

Located in the former Stamps General Store Building built in 1901; listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Each piece of pottery is handmade, fired at the store, and unique with it's own style; lead-free, dishwasher and microwave safe.

Hot Springs National Park

The Ouachitas

Congress established Hot Springs Reservation on April 20, 1832 to protect hot springs flowing from the southwestern slope of Hot Springs Mountain. Known for its 47 thermal springs, this national park is the nation's oldest, predating Yellowstone by...

Reed's Bridge Battlefield Heritage Park

Includes an1860-era replica homestead, a walking trail with narrative historical markers highlighting the 1863 Little Rock Campaign Civil War Battle as Union soldiers tried to punch their way south while Rebel troops tried to protect the Capitol...

Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site

Central

The site of a major test in 1957 of the Civil Rights act where nine (the Little Rock Nine) African-American students integrated the all-white school. The only functioning high school to be located within the boundaries of a national historic site...

St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church

The Ozarks

Listed in "Ripley's Believe It or Not," this 1904 church is the only one that is entered through the bell tower

Delta Gateway Museum

Regional heritage museum showcases broad historical themes in one of the world’s most fertile agricultural regions. Temporary exhibits change regularly. Call for more details on current exhibits. Housed in the Kress Building, a 1938 Art Deco building...