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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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Haunted Eureka Ghost Tour

The Ozarks
Tales and legends of downtown Eureka Springs, the 1905 Basin Park Hotel and the “original residents who never left.” Tours nightly April-Nov. at 8 p.m. Tours nightly, March-November. Weekends in Feb and Dec. Tickets available in hotel lobby. Much is...

Pedestal Rocks Scenic Area & Campground

This scenic area consists of two hiking trails Pedestal Rocks and Kings Bluff. Pedestal Rocks is 2.2 -miles and Kings Bluff is 1.7-miles long. Although there are some steep sections, the trails are easy to hike with abundant resting places. The trail...

Hearne Fine Art

Central
Little Rock's foremost collection of African American art and literature; Pyramid Art, Books and Custom Framing on-site; poetry readings, book signings, speakers, art and cultural events; consulting, search/placement, conservation framing, appraisals...

Pfeifer Camp

Central
Campground and cabins rental available for large retreats, reunions, conferences; swimming, basketball, softball.

Ka-Do-Ha Indian Village

The Ouachitas
An ancient archeological site with the only open mounds in the U.S. The on-site museum features artifacts such as pottery jars, stone tools, and water bottles. On your self-guided tour, you can search the field for arrowheads and crystals and keep...

Royal Theatre

The Royal Theatre in Benton is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the country’s official registry of historically significant properties. The two-story brick structure is home base for the Royal Players and Young Players, local...

Blytheville Welcome Center

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.

Marked Tree Delta Area Museum

Behind a late 1800s general store facade, this museum has a replica of a small-town community hospital and an early history gallery that includes Indian pottery from the 13th century and telephone exhibits from the early 1900s.

The Loony Bin Comedy Club

Central
Comedy club in Little Rock with live stand-up performances. Featuring signature cocktails, beer, wine and food. Visit the website to learn more about upcoming shows!

Ditch Bayou Battlefield

The Ditch Bayou Battlefield of 1864 has changed greatly in the post-war years, though the ditch where Colonel Colton Greene's Rebels inflicted significant casualties on General Andrew J. Smith's attacking Federals on June 6, 1864 still cuts its path...

National Park Duck Tours

The Ouachitas
75-minute sightseeing adventure of Lake Hamilton and beautiful Hot Springs National Park; depart across from Historic Bathhouse Row in downtown Hot Springs. proceed through town to Lake Hamilton for a cruise around St. John's Island.; available for...

Wings of Honor WW II Museum

Wings of Honor preserves the rich history of the Walnut Ridge Army Flying School, the Marine Corps Air Facility at Walnut Ridge, the War Assets Administration's Warbird Storage, Sales and Scrapping Facility, and the USAF 725th Radar Squadron; and...

Helena Museum of Phillips County

Housed in an 1891 National Register of Historic Places building; artifacts include early paintings, Thomas Edison Collection, Native American, letters from General Lafayette, General Robert E. Lee, Civil War; Battle of Helena diorama; bronze statue...

Ponca Nature Center

The Ozarks
Details the introduction of Rocky Mountain elk to the Ozarks; houses an exhibit area focusing on elk ecology, wildlife and area information. Classrooms and a meeting room provide space for youth groups and school field trips to learn about the elk...

Keels Creek Winery

The Ozarks
Produces a wide selection of wines from Keels Creek Vineyards and other Arkansas-grown grapes. Includes primarily dry white and red wines, lightly sweet wines.