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
What to do and see in Arkansas, United States: The Best Fun Activities & Games
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. Kenda Drive-In
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By whitney353 - Arkansas, United States
We love this spot! Concessions are very well priced and tasty. Spaces are wide and breathable. Two movies for less than the price of one at the theater.
2. Dino Dig
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 54 reviews
Dino Dig is an indoor sand pit that kids, young and old, enjoy digging in and finding polished gemstones. It is air conditioned and heated so it is comfortable year round and weather is not a factor.
Reviewed By 548jeromea
Wonderful place for younger kids, My wife and I took our grandchildren, and they had a blast. It's indoors and climate-controlled. They have chairs inside next to the dig area so you can sit and watch the kids dig and play.
3. Bolt NWA
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 60 reviews
Bolt NWA is Northwest Arkansas' premiere escape room experience. Based in Bentonville, AR, Bolt NWA features three original, locally created rooms sure to thrill.
4. Central Arkansas Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 86 reviews
Central Arkansas Escape Rooms games are real-life escape games where you and up to 7 others must race to beat the clock and escape from a locked room in one hour or less by solving the mystery in the clues scattered about the room.
Reviewed By SWAguy737
Our family has been able to try multiple rooms at Central Arkansas Escape Rooms and we are always impressed with the hospitality and welcoming atmosphere. The rooms are challenging and our family loves the challenges. We highly recommend Central Arkansas Escape Rooms!
5. Escape Mystery Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 115 reviews
The most exciting new concept to be introduced this decade in live action entertainment is conveniently Located in the heart of downtown Conway at 707 Parkway, Suite 101. From the beginning it was Escape Mystery Room's goal to create a unique detail oriented an immersive escape room game unlike any other in the state. We have created one of kind rooms that contain clues, puzzles, and other mind
Reviewed By Mythmelle
Friendly staff, great rooms, and a chill atmosphere. It's not as intimidating as I thought an escape room would be, and the lady at the front desk was awesome.
6. Mystery Mansion Escape Room
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 644 reviews
Interactive Game of sleuthing intelligence. Bring your family, friends, or convention attendees for 60 minutes of sheer, heart pumping entertainment. Push your mind to its limits as you solve puzzles, find clues and crack codes to escape your fate. Great for team building, entertainment, date night and special occasions. Check out our website for details. Private bookings available. Hours Vary - Book online By Reservation Only. Children of any age are welcome to attend with family in a private room. For specific information, check out our FAQs on the website or feel free to call.
Reviewed By C1013HMvaleries
First time experience for my sister and me ~ we went with my 12-year-old niece and nephew who had been to other escape rooms several times. I'll admit, they were way better at it than we were! We needed a bit of help but made it through. We did the Riddle High room- a great retro theme and lots of fun. The Mystery Mansion crew were great and gave us extra time to finish (we needed it!). Fun activity!!
7. Escape Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 707 reviews
Escape rooms are live-action team-based games where players discover clues, solve puzzles, and accomplish tasks in one or more rooms in order to accomplish a specific goal in a limited amount of time. You have one hour to use your brain to solve our puzzles, discover our secrets and unlock your escape.
Reviewed By totalbetty
Had a blast with our family trying to escape The Bathhouse & The Gambler. Would definitely recommend. Can’t wait to return!
8. A Narrow Escape
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 358 reviews
Located in beautiful downtown Hot Springs, A Narrow Escape is the interactive puzzle adventure you and your family have been waiting for. With a maximum of eight players, your team will have sixty minutes to solve our puzzles and stop the clock.
Reviewed By 158caryh - Wichita, United States
We went with our 11 year old nephew and all three of us were fully engaged for the 58 minutes it took us to escape. The story line was creative and the few hints (only one "clue" said our host) allowed us to use the best of our team's ingenuity. We'll definitely come back.
9. NWA Escape Room
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
We have moved to our new, larger location! Come experience one of our new and exciting room adventures! The NWA Escape Room is a premiere entertainment destination in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Here you'll experience a Live Action Adventure like no other, where you get to work against the clock to solve puzzles, riddles and clues during one of our Room Escape experiences. You'll see why this fun activity is sweeping the nation - this is the perfect adventure for groups of all kinds! Are you looking for the most fun thing to do in Fayetteville for a group? Come visit the NWA Escape Room!
Reviewed By Arkansas_Family - Rogers, United States
Had five of us in this escape room for my wife’s birthday. Ages 17 and up. Had a lot of fun. The person running the game was super nice and explained things well. Unlike some escape rooms where you ask for a clue if you want one and where doing so may penalize your time, here, they supervise your game and come in to provide a hint of needed. This was a pretty challenging room, I believe they said only about 32% of groups solve it. The room is on the smaller side so you wouldn’t want a large group. Five or so is a good number. We did solve the room although with a couple of hints. A fun time though!
10. Melba Theater
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Come experience the newly renovated Melba Theater on historic Main Street Batesville! The Melba is a movie theater and concert venue. Movies shown are 2nd run and tickets are only $4!
Reviewed By kinfolkstringband
Highly recommend - treat yourself and family to a nostalgic movie experience. Very friendly, cozy, and great popcorn, too! It was a blast to take my teenagers to the Melba. I remember going there as a teen- great then...even better, now!
