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
Top 10 Hiking Trails in Arkansas, United States
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. David's Trail
2. Petit Jean State Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 703 reviews
The beauty of Petit Jean Mountain and the surrounding area led to the formation of a state park system in Arkansas in 1923.
Reviewed By laurief244 - Hamburg, United States
We spent the weekend at Petit Jean State Park and will definitely return! We stayed in a duplex cabin with a full kitchen and fireplace. Wish we’d brought more firewood, however you could purchase a small bundle for $5. Cabin 12 A is located at the back of the property and overlooks a beautiful waterfall. It also has a screened porch, swing and a deck with a grill. We hiked to Cedar Creek falls and got some gorgeous photos. Remember to take water with you. The Mather Lodge restaurant serves good food with friendly service. You can also call ahead to pick up your food. This was a great last minute trip with very friendly service.
3. Ouachita Trail
4. Hawksbill Crag
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By DebV20 - Dallas, United States
The early morning fog created an eerie setting for our 6 mile drive along the gravel road to the trailhead. The fog coupled with the fallen autumn leaves and exposed tree branches, begged us to pull over and briefly enjoy our surroundings before continuing on with our bumpy ascent. By the time we began our hike, the fog had subsided and made way for a perfect day to be outdoors. The changing colors of the leaves created some stunning views along the moderately rated trail. We knew when we had reached the unique view of Whitaker Point and it did not disappoint. As we sat and enjoyed the outlook before us, it was easy to see why this crag was one of the most photograped and recognizable features in Arkansas.
5. Slaughter Pen Hollow Multi-Use Trail System
6. Cedar Falls Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By Getaway206845
It was an easy hike on the boardwalk and had great views. 2 of our pe6were elderly and waited for us to go to the falls to see if there was any water as it was so hot out. There was barely a trickle. But it was a nice hike.
7. Razorback Regional Greenway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By jamiejoh2016
We drove down from KC to explore the Greenway. We parked at Fayetteville Lake and rode 20 miles. The Greenway is a gorgeous paved path. We shared the path with walkers and skateboarders. A great place for families and friends to be outdoors.
8. Big Bluff & The Goat Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Beachiekeen69 - Dallas, United States
Found out about this hike while doing my research for our trip to the Buffalo National River area. I wasn't sure we would be up to tackling it but hubby and I are so glad we did. We started the hike around 8:15 am and were done by around 12:05 pm. We made it to the Goat Trail at 9:35 am. We probably spent at least a half hour on Big Bluff and had it to ourselves for most of that time. Starting early meant the rocks were wet and the trail muddy in some spots so on the rocky areas we had to be careful. The bluff was also slightly wet in places. On the way back, the trail was drier. So something to be aware of. There is a large hole to crawl through to get out on the bluff although I did see some people go down to the ledge to avoid it so you definitely do not have to climb through the hole. Both hubby and I thought the hike back out was in some ways easier, probably due to the rocks being dry. While alot of it was uphill, it was not as steep as we expected. I would say the hike was moderate to difficult in some places. Good hiking shoes or trail runners are a must. We did not have (or need) hiking poles or sticks but many people we saw had them. To get on the bluff, some spots are narrow. I recommend watching videos on Youtube before the hike. Bring plenty of water and a protein bar or snack. There is a free parking lot at the trailhead, probably enough for 10-15 cars. Across the road is a sign that says secure parking for $5 but we just parked in the trailhead parking lot. At the beginning of our hike, there were 3 other cars besides ours, when we left around 12:15 the lot was almost full. The views from the bluff and the experience of being there is spectacular.
9. Collins Creek Cascade
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Reggiel54 - Mississippi, United States
This is a perfect short hike to a beautiful sight and sound created by the falls. We could hear the water as soon as we hit the trail because the waterfalls were flowing quickly. We met a lot of families with dogs so this is a must site for families with kids and pets. And yes, the water is ice cold!
10. Indian Rockhouse Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By O6069AHangelac - Pearl, United States
Loved this trail. Do not skip it when in the area! The trail starts on the opposite side of the road from the parking. Don't hit the trail without looking at the map. The camp trail that has an overlook of the Buffalo river is on the same side of the road as the parking. The whole trail is actually a loop even where the line runs together. Just stay to your side then do the opposite side on the way back. I suggest doing this trail backwards. The trail is a loop and the shorter side of the trail that goes by the quarry is ALL hill so go down it when you first start instead of having a huge hill to claim up at the end. The trail end(where you want to start, is a little ways up the road in the curve right before you get to the parking lot, it's not marked) We spent about 3.5 hours hiking and checking out the sights. Lots of stuff along the trail such as sinkhole, waterfall, mine entrance, creek(just a dry bed when its not rainy season), natural bathtub, two caves and the final cave(Indian Rock house) has an under ground steam that surfaces inside the cave which is amazing. The water is freezing! There is also a cave part that goes further back to explore if you can climb up to it. Take a good flashlight. Pack lunch and chill here before you head back to civilization. Wear sturdy shoes. Lots of walking on rocks uphill and downhill. It was so hot in July, I wish I had gotten in the natural bathtub but didn't wear the right clothes for it. This trail was not super busy either so great for social distancing. I loved that we saw very few people- not like lost valley which is always packed. We only saw two couples coming out when we were going in and one family who we crossed paths with a couple times. That family had two children around 7 to 9 years old who made the hike. I wouldn't take children that young on this this trail though. Tween and older I would suggest unless your kids hike a lot already. Let them get in the creek when it's hot.
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