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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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Lake Fort Smith State Park

A beautiful multi-use area on the banks of Lake Fort Smith, this is a scenic, well-maintained park in the Boston Mountain Valley of the Ozarks with camping, fishing, kayaking, hiking, and mountain biking. For backpackers, it is the western terminus...

Powhatan Historic State Park

The uniqueness of this park is in its preservation: all six historic buildings stand in their original 19th-century locations. Built on a hill to overlook and welcome Black River steamboat traffic, the 1888 courthouse contains exhibits interpreting...

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources

South Arkansas is home to the unique story of the 1920s oil boom. Walking the grounds of the state park, you’ll see working oil field equipment used in the area, including a replica of a 112-foot derrick and a central power station that could pull up...

Lake Frierson State Park

The Delta
Located on the shores of 335-acre Lake Frierson, this park is an easy, laid-back place to relax and enjoy year-round fishing for bream, catfish, crappie, saugeye, and bass. The park campground offers seven campsites (four Class A and three Class B)...

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park

Authentic, expansive, and well-preserved, Prairie Grove is known as one of America’s most intact Civil War battlefields. With more than 1,000 acres, this park commemorates the site of the Battle of Prairie Grove, where on December 7, 1862...

Arkansas Post Museum

Tour this complex of five exhibit buildings and explore life on Arkansas’ Grand Prairie and in the Arkansas Delta from 1877 to today. The Main House serves as the entrance to your experience. Two buildings on the grounds are original to the Grand...

Lake Ouachita State Park

Arkansas’ largest lake, Lake Ouachita offers 40,000 acres of clear, clean water surrounded by the scenic Ouachita National Forest. Swimming, skiing, scuba diving, boating, kayaking, and fishing are enjoyed here. Bream, crappie, catfish, striped bass...

Queen Wilhelmina State Park

Located atop Rich Mountain, Arkansas’ second highest peak, Queen Wilhelmina offers some of the most breathtaking views in the state from the fully renovated lodge. Travel the Talimena National Scenic Byway to this park and its lofty setting. This...

Bentonville Brewing Company

The Ozarks
A production craft micro-brewery in the industrial part of town, it wants to transform typical light-lager beer drinkers–and non-beer drinkers–into craft beer enthusiasts. In addition to their tasting room, owners hope to have seasonal and other...

Crockett's Country Store & Buffalo River Canoe Rental

Canoe, kayak and raft rentals, shuttle service. Store offers hunting, fishing, camping & picnic supplies along with a full line of groceries and convenience store items. Wi-Fi corner. Knowledgeable staff can assist groups & families in planning...

Lake Catherine

The Ouachitas
A 1,940-acre recreational lake known for its excellent bass and crappie fishing; formed by Carpenter and Remmel dams. *The swim beach at Lake Catherine is closed until further notice* 5/28/2024

Railway Winery & Vineyards

The Ozarks
Small farm winery located outside of Eureka Springs near Beaver Bridge; features artisan wines and local products including jellies, coffees, wine accessories and more. tasting room; vineyards have 14 varieties of grapes and several fruits. GROUPS...

Underground Eureka Tours

The Ozarks
Explore what used to be the main streets of this historic town. Once street-level facades are now underground.

Adventureworks Hot Springs

The Ouachitas
Located at Catherine's Landing, this park offers 12 zip lines, over a mile of zip line adventures, and the Sky Bridge with an observation deck.

Boyle Park

Central
Park includes several historic Civilian Conservation Corps buildings, playgrounds, basketball pads, open fields, restrooms, pavilions, fishing pond, fishing stream, picnic tables, paved trails, earthen trails, mountain bike trails, equestrian trails...