Top Things to do in Arkansas
Top Hotels in Arkansas
- 1. Best Western Winners Circle
- 2. Best Western Inn Of The Ozarks
- 3. Graduate Fayetteville
- 4. Capital Hotel
- 5. 1905 Basin Park Hotel
- 6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Little Rock - Bryant
- 7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hot Springs
- 8. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bentonville South - Rogers, AR
- 9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham West Memphis
- 10. The Waters Hot Springs, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
10 Historic Sites in Arkansas That You Shouldn't Miss
Living up to its billing as “The Natural State”, the state is a nature wonderland with three national forests, nearly 9,000 miles of pristine streams and rivers, awe-inspiring settings in the Ozark and Quachita mountains and sparkling lakes.
The menu of vacation experiences is an exciting one. For great golf, spas, horse racing and the Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs is the place to go. Outdoor enthusiasts love the Ozark Mountains where activities like canoeing, rafting, kayaking, fishing, hiking and rock climbing are popular. The mountain village of Eureka Springs, with its streets lined with Victorian homes, is brimming with boutiques, antique shops and art galleries. Wine enthusiasts love the Arkansas Wine Country, encompassing the towns of Paris, Ozark and Altus, where German style wines are produced. From its ancient mountains to the Delta flatlands leveled by the Mississippi River, the state has a diverse topography with numerous scenic drives. Try the Pig Trail, Ozark Highlands and Sylamore scenic byways in the Ozark National Forest designated by the U.S. Forest Service. Golfers love the state because greens fees are extremely affordable for great courses. A few excellent public access courses are Sage Meadows in Jonesboro, Stonebridge Meadows in Fayetteville and the Mountain Ranch Course in Fairfield Bay.
Restaurants in Arkansas
1. Saint Joe Historic Depot Museum
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center
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5.0 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By H8948DVcourtneyh
Definitely worth checking out. The tour guide was enthusiastic and full of information. We were told a family story that feels like it came right out of The Great Gatsby. Wonderfully preserved buildings and artifacts that showed how the family lived. We will be visiting this site again!
3. Parker Pioneer Homestead
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By P5717JTcindym - Cave City, United States
We loved visiting the Parker Homestead. Lots of stuff to see, loved the old corn mill and bought some wonderful fresh ground corn meal. Watching how the sorghum was made was fun too! The museums and old log cabins were great! We had a fun time.
4. Johnny Cash House
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5.0 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By 291genej - Silver Spring, United States
We stopped here on our trip from St Louis to Memphis as its less than 10 miles off I-55. While we are fans of Johnny Cash and know about his life in general, its the history of the town's founding that was surprising. This Depression New Deal project called Dyess Colony is what brought the Cash family here when Johnny was 3 years old. These were hardscrabble years that framed his life, singing while picking cotton and being very poor. The actual house (reconditioned) is ~2 miles northwest out in the cotton fields and marked on Google maps. His small museum, next to the pretty Administration Building, is well done. Another great visit.
5. 1894 City Market
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
1894 City Market is where the locals and professionals take their pictures. Built in 1894 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, one of the truly unique Architectural structures in the Four States area. More pictures are taken here than anywhere else in the area. The contrast of new and old creates time travel pictures of 123 years ago. Second Saturday trade days are held every second Saturday of each month featuring local craftspeople and goods. Building tours are available on second Saturday trade days. The building is currently being renovated for art galleries and retail space on the first floor, with offices and loft apartments on the upper floors. Come tour a building that has seen two turns of the centuries, 1900 and 2000. Oklahoma was a territory and Grover Cleveland was beginning his second term as president.
6. Gravette Historical Museum
7. Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
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4.5 based on 1,188 reviews
This National Park Service site encompasses the campus, but Central High is still an active high school. Visitors should park and begin their visit at the National Park Visitor Center, located diagonally across from the campus, at 2120 W. Daisy Gatson Bates Drive. Visitor entrance into the school is via free Ranger-led tours reserved in advance to guarantee participation. Interpreting the Civil Rights Movement with an emphasis on school integration, this National Historic Site focuses on the 1957 desegregation crisis that resulted when Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus ordered National Guard troops to prevent the first African American students, the "Little Rock Nine," from entering formerly all white Little Rock Central High School, leading to federal intervention by order of President Dwight Eisenhower.
Reviewed By YourHighnessK
This was the highlight of our trip with high school aged Girl Scouts. It is a beautiful high school with reflecting pond in front, and the Visitor Center contains a wealth of information about the integral role that the Little Rock Nine played in the Civil Rights movement after Brown v. Board. My scouts are about the same age as the Little Rock Nine were during that time. Seeing the school and the visitor center was an important lesson for the younger generation and a poignant reminder for the older generations. We definitely recommend for all ages and would visit again if in this area.
8. Old State House Museum
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4.5 based on 388 reviews
Built in 1836, this was the state's first capital building.
Reviewed By mariegleerup - Los Angeles, United States
Don't pass this one up -- what a terrific museum! We did not expect to spend more than an hour, but there was plenty to see (museum is free, also!). In May, curator Jo Ellen is opening two new areas: the Rock & Roll history of Little Rock, and The Governors of Arkansas. Both areas are fantastic, so if you're traveling to Little Rock, book yourself a couple hours to visit. We were able to view 28 of the 43 "first lady" inaugural gowns, which are impeccably displayed, with purse, shoes, coat and hat included.
9. Arkansas Governor's Mansion
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4.5 based on 53 reviews
The stately home of the sitting Arkansas governor is not open to the public. Visitors can catch a glimpse of the mansion's most illustrious former resident - there's a bust of Bill Clinton inside the front gates.
10. President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home
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4.5 based on 183 reviews
The house in which Bill Clinton was born and lived the first four years of his life.
Reviewed By Tim85214 - Phoenix, United States
Revisited AR on 11/7/2019 specifically to visit the Clinton Boyhood Home, and other Park sites in surrounding states. Was totally impressed. Clinton is my President, and the Park site tells a humble, incredible story of a boy who was destined for greater things, but not without hard work and determination. His mother and grandparents are heroes. Loved the movie, house tour, railroad tracks across the street, and the famous staircase. The best part of the visit was Ranger Mike. Super guy and so informative and friendly. Had a personal tour of the house, and will never forget it. Thank you, Mike! Outstanding experience and visit! So nice to meet you and experience this amazing Park Site! Keep up the great work! Tim Libby - Phoenix, AZ
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