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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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Magic Springs Theme and Water Park

The Ouachitas
Two parks for the price of one; Magic Springs offers over 80 attractions including Arkansas Twister roller coaster and thrill rides such as Plummet Summit and The Gauntlet.; the only theme park located in a national park; named as one of the three...

Texarkana Welcome Center

The Timberlands
The center offers visitors up-to-the minute information on attractions, regional events, and weather conditions. Travelers have access to computer kiosks, Wi-Fi, and fresh coffee.

Dierks Lake

Surrounded by hardwoods and pine forests, this 1,360 acres lake is popular for fishing, water skiing, camping, picnicking.

National Cemetery

River Valley
When the first Fort Smith was laid out in 1817, land was set aside for a military cemetery. Granted national status in 1867, the 21-acre U.S. National Cemetery contains almost 10,000 graves -- among them Judge Isaac Parker and "Darby's Rangers"...

Wild Bill's Outfitter

Rustic Mountain Cabins are fully equipped with fireplaces, some have two-person Jacuzzi tubs, fire ring, grill. Evening Star Lodge sleeps up to 10 with a fireplace, banquet table, TV, fully equipped kitchen, outdoor grill, picnic table, fire ring...

H.U. Lee International Gate and Garden

Central
This striking gate and peaceful garden in the downtown River Market District honor the founder of the American Taekwondo Association (ATA), Eternal Grand Master Haeng Ung Lee. The memorial also salutes martial arts and serves as a symbol of...

Pea Ridge National Military Park

Perhaps the best-preserved Civil War battlefield in Arkansas, this 4,300-acre national historic site includes a seven-mile, self-guided auto tour road with 10 stops; a museum; trails; bookstore and visitor center. The March 7-8, 1862 battle was one...

Junction Bridge Pedestrian Walkway

Central
Spans the Arkansas River between Little Rock’s Riverfest Amphitheater in the River Market District and Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock; provides views from atop the 360-foot lift span, 40 feet above the river. The 17-foot-wide structure is...

Robinson Center

Central
One of the few federally-funded Public Works Administration projects in Little Rock. Classic music hall and performance theater features a 2,609 seat proscenium arch hall ideal for general sessions, award ceremonies, special programs, performances...

Blytheville Arch

The Blytheville Arch is a gateway between Arkansas and Missouri on Highway 61. The concrete horseshoe arch reads "Entering Arkansas" on one side and "Entering Missouri" on the other.

Mark Martin Museum & Gift Shop

The Ozarks
Batesville native and racing legend Mark Martin is notably one of the top drivers to ever have participated in NASCAR. Starting from the local dirt track in 1974 and inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2017, Mark has accumulated hundreds of...

The Great Passion Play

The Ozarks
THE GREAT PASSION PLAY - An hour-and-forty-five-minute reenactment of the last week of the life of Jesus Christ. Staged in a 4,000-seat outdoor amphitheater, the multi-level set, special lighting and sound effects, live animals, and a cast of 150...

Dirst Canoe Rental, Log Cabins & Outfitters

Offers canoe, kayak & tube rentals and shuttle service for the Buffalo National River. Completely furnished cabins with microwave, television. Each cabin has three double beds and a roll-away bed, if needed. Offers several half-day to full-day floats...

National Cemetery

Central
Grounds were used as a Union campground and later as both a Union and Confederate graveyard. A wall erected between the Union and Confederate sections was taken down in 1913. Includes the Minnesota Monument and the Little Rock Confederate Memorial...

Wildwood Park for the Arts

Central
Wildwood Park for the Arts enriches the lives of Arkansans of all ages by creating community through nature and the arts. Wildwood provides opportunities for lifelong learning, engages the imagination and celebrates the human spirit through...