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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. 

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Saunders Museum

Extensive collection of firearms (over one thousand items) including antique and unusual pieces; knives, Victorian clothing, accessories, textiles and furniture. Exhibits include guns used by the famous and infamous....like Jesse and Frank James...

Board Camp Crystal Mine LLC

Dig your own crystals in an all natural quartz mine! You will find crystals! We show you how! No tailings piles because we don't use heavy equipment. Dig right in the earth of this all natural mine! Also, experience the UnXplained Tours! What is the...

Martha Mitchell House

The Delta
Circa 1887 childhood home of Martha Mitchell; exhibits tell the history of her life, including her role in the Watergate scandal and the downfall of President Nixon; antiques, photos, newspapers, magazines

The Ridges at Village Creek State Park

The Andy Dye-designed course at Village Creek State Park features 27 holes located within the rolling terrain of Crowley’s Ridge. The challenging world-class course is nestled within the dramatic backdrop of this unique landforms mixed hardwood...

Elkin's Ferry Battlefield

The site of fighting April 2-3, 1864 as Confederate troops tried to keep General Frederick Steele's Northern army from gaining a foothold across the Little Missouri River and positioning for an attack on the Confederate capital at Washington. It...

Norfork National Fish Hatchery

The Ozarks
One of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's largest producing fish hatcheries. On display are eyed eggs and various sizes of rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. Hatchery tours, off-site presentations; fishing for the disabled and for those 15 and under...

Lake Chicot State Park

At 20 miles long, Lake Chicot is the largest natural lake in Arkansas and the largest oxbow lake in North America. Its beautiful waters are a favorite with anglers throughout the year. Located near the Mississippi River, the park is situated in one...

Helena/West Helena 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.

Potlatch Conservation Education Center At Cook’s Lake

In one of America’s largest tracts of bottomland hardwood forest, the center is a joint venture with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is housed in the historic...

King Opera House

The Ozarks
Restored 1880s opera house that once played host to famous performers Jenny Lind, William Jennings Bryan and 1940s musician/entertainer Bob Burns; holds events throughout the year.

Serendipity at the Crescent

The Ozarks
A new art gallery featuring work of some of Eureka Springs finest artists as well as a great selection of other American artists, Serendipity at the Crescent is a bit of art itself. The ceilings boast the work of multi-talented local artist, Cindy...

Craighead Forest Park

The Delta
A city-owned park situated in the scenic beauty of Crowley's Ridge, this 692-acre park offers many recreational opportunities for the public to enjoy including basketball, biking & running trails, bird watching, camping, disc golf, fishing...

Matilda and Karl Pfeiffer Museum

This early 1930s Tudor-style residence was the home of Karl and Matilda Pfeiffer, son and daughter-in-law of Paul and Mary Pfeiffer. Matilda, who once had a dream of designing Hollywood sets, designed and supervised the construction of this house, as...

Thorncrown Chapel

The Ozarks
Majestic glass and wood beam chapel nestled in the Ozark Mountains, designed by Arkansas native E. Fay Jones, a nationally-honored and recognized architect. The chapel was chosen in 2001 as one of the Top 10 Designs of the 20th Century by The...

Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railway

The Ozarks
Train museum, rides on vintage steam train, dining cars available for lunch and dinner; gift and snack shop; trains depart from the historic ES&NA Depot every hour on the hour