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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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Historic Trapnall Hall

Central
Graciously restored 1843 Greek Revival antebellum home that provides an elegant setting for dinners, receptions, meetings and weddings; flip charts, TV/VCR, lectern and microphone, fax, six-and eight-foot tables, chairs, linens, china, flatware and...

Prescott Mural

Depicts historical items in downtown Prescott including old iron bridge, railroad that started the town, Prairie DeAnn Battlefield, timber and wildlife industries

Lake Fayetteville

The Ozarks
Completed in 1949; includes a Veteran's Memorial, a boat dock/marina, North Shore Park with disc golf course, pavilion, restrooms, nature trails, picnic areas, hard surface trails, playground

Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

Nestled in a park-like, two-acre wooded setting in downtown Springdale, the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History serves the public by providing resources for finding meaning, enjoyment, and inspiration in the exploration of the Arkansas Ozarks. Visitors...

Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center

The Delta
The second of four nature centers constructed by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, the $4.3-million project includes exhibits on origins and history of the Ridge, topographical models and a 30-foot-long satellite photo of the unique land mass...

METRO Streetcar

Central
The METRO Streetcar is a fun, unique way to take in the downtown sights of central Arkansas’s “twin cities,” Little Rock & North Little Rock. Operating three historic replica streetcars along a 3.4-mile route, the METRO Streetcar system spans the...

Turner Bend Outfitter

The Ozarks
Turner Bend Outfitter, located at the junction of the Pig Trail Scenic Byway and the Mulberry River, provides canoe, kayak and raft rentals, two cabin rentals, campgrounds, camping supplies, beer, native wine, ice, groceries, NRS paddling gear, hats...

Fort Smith Regional Art Museum

River Valley
The museum offers ongoing exhibitions, classes for children and adults, lectures, opening receptions, galas, and artist-led workshops as well as facility rentals and a specialty gift shop featuring one-of-a-kind items created by local and regional...

Old State House Museum

Central
Built in 1836, the Old State House was the state's original capitol until 1911 and served as the seat of both the Confederate and Unionists governments in Arkansas during the Civil War. It was also the site of the 1861 secession convention. Union...

Holland Bottom Farms

Family-owned farm known for its strawberries; summer produce available includes peaches, onions, okra, tomatoes, cucumbers, purple hull peas, sweet corn, peppers, melons; Arkansas blueberries and blackberries; in the fall pumpkins, straw and mums...

Prescott Raceway Park

1/8 mile drag racing racetrack.

Lake Monticello

A 1,520-acre lake that is rapidly gaining a reputation as a trophy bass lake. A recent catch was documented as the fourth-biggest largemouth ever caught in the state. Picnic area, concrete boat ramp, on-site bow range and model airplane airport...

Siloam Springs Museum

The Ozarks
Permanent and rotating exhibits highlight Native American culture, pioneer life, medicine and many other facets of the city’s history. Located downtown.

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

The Ozarks
The mission of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is to welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature. Founded by philanthropist and arts patron Alice Walton, Crystal Bridges is a...

Mildred B. Cooper Chapel

The Ozarks
Non-denominational chapel of steel and glass designed by world-famous architect, Arkansas native E. Fay Jones and his partner Maurice Jennings; based on the pointed Gothic arch, a design repeated throughout the length of the structure. Situated on a...