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 Gift & Specialty Shops
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. Thai-Me Spa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 517 reviews
Thai-Me Spa has been created for improving the quality of life for others through massage therapy and skin health. Thai-Me Spa provides a peacful, calm, and friendly atmosphere with a Thai themed decor. The Therapists are licensed and skilled in the art or massage therapy and skin health, here to provide an exceptional service every time. Our goal is for everyone "to have an incredible-massage experience". Whether relaxation is your destiny or pain relief is a neccessity, we are here to help! Some of our services include: the HydraFacial MD, Anti-Aging Facial, Skin Clearing Facial, Skin Resurfacing Treatments, Waxing, Thai Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Couple's packages, Massage for Kids, Reflexology, Hand and Feet Treats, Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Massage, Sports Therapy, Body Wraps and Scrubs, Facials, and Aromatherapy, and Much More!
Reviewed By angelad746 - Hot Springs, United States
Caleb was excellent. He is very concerned with range of motion issues, and provided the best pain relief I've had in months. He is always very attentive to my modesty. I appreciated his careful and professional manner. I will be back soon and will ask for Caleb.
2. Museum of Native American History
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 960 reviews
The Museum of Native American History invites you to "Walk Through America's Past," where we will give you a glimpse into what life was like for America's first inhabitants. The museum is divided into five different time periods that will guide you through the constantly changing lives of the Native Americans, as seen through their artifacts. Our displays feature relics that date from over 14,000 years old to historic times. Come visit our museum and enjoy seeing some of the finest treasures ever created by early craftsmen. Schools and groups are welcomed, call to make reservations. Handicap Accessible
Reviewed By 77117
What a great collection of arrowheads, tools and pottery. Well arranged and well documented. An hour is plenty to go through the museum, but well worth your time!
3. Fresh Harvest Tasting Room - Eureka Springs
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 141 reviews
Come for a tasting tour! Fresh Harvest Tasting Room offers a unique experience to taste a wide range of the best Extra Virgin Olive Oils, Fused and Infused Olive Oils, Gourmet Oils and the finest Balsamic Vinegar in the world. We offer free Olive Oil 101 tasting tours all day, every day! Our tasting tours are informative and educational. We teach you how to avoid fraud in shopping for Olive Oil and Balsamic. With over 80 items to taste and explore, including a pairings bar, you are sure to have a wonderful time!
Reviewed By slimandjim - New Orleans, United States
My wife and I decided to stay a couple of nights in Eureka Springs Arkansas recently and were looking at some of the thing visitors might be interested in. Our Hotel manager recommend we visit the FRESH HARVEST TASTING room to check out the premium olive oils and balsamic vinegars. After arriving we were greeted by Annaleis McGlothin, the tasting room guide. We have never had a more pleasent experience or met such a knowledgable and friendly guide as Annaleis. She explained the differences between their products and other commercial grade olive oils, led us through the tasing of several of their premium olive oils and balsamic vinegars, provided recipes, directions on mixing and educated us on the history of their products and why consumers should be wary of off the shelf olive oil products. Annaleis answered all of our questions and demonstrated a complete and throurough knowledge of her company's products as well as how they were made, their origins and the best uses for cooking, marinating or just dipping with bread. We highly recommend you make this part of your visit to Eureka Springs.
4. Dickson Street Bookshop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By thaddt - Slidell, United States
Stunning! One word best describes the amount and depth of the titles & volumes of pre-owned books of EVERY TYPE. In business since the early 1970's, this comfortable and friendly store contains rows upon rows of books and magazines. Cluttered room after room of all genres, fiction and non-fiction, all with extremely reasonable prices. It's literally every readers best choice with titles reaching from Julius Caesar's personal accounts of his battles with the Gaul's, everything about Civil War history (over 200 titles), World War I & II, Founding Fathers, Explorers, Biographers, Music, Medical, Cooking, Educators, Scientists, People & Places of the World, Science-Fiction, Fantasy, Self-Help, to every type of conceivable interest. Plan to spend HOURS enjoying the experience!
5. Fox Pass Pottery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
We are a hand workshop producing high fire stoneware pottery, both wheel thrown and hand built. We make functional and sculptural work. We fire our pottery in both gas kilns and a 2 chambered wood fired kiln. The pottery is lead free, oven and dishwasher safe. We have been producing in our studio since 1973, and take great pleasure and pride in our work. In 2012 Jim was selected by the Arkansas Arts Council and the Department of Arkansas Heritage as an Arkansas Living Treasure in recognition of lifelong contributions and artistic excellence in the creation and preservation of traditional craft.
Reviewed By 7645Louise - Denver, United States
I certainly found more things that I loved than I could afford or reasonably add to my home. Since we were flying, I asked that my three items be sent. They arrived very quickly, well packed, and Barbara called to make sure the items arrived safely.
6. Bathhouse Soapery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By TammiDee
So this was actually my second visit and I am in LOVE with the Pineapple Coconut scrub. It was made fresh and I even got some extra????. I love this place and the owners are an amazing couple. If you visit Hot Springs PLEASE make and B-line to this special little place on earth❤
7. Real Earth Creations
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
We are a crystal, rock, and gift shop in the heart of crystal country, near Mount Ida, Arkansas. We sell quartz crystal and other minerals found in the local area and have hundreds of other rocks, minerals, and fossils from around the world. We also handcraft our own jewelry and a selection of other natural and handmade items. Other services include: Rock cutting; cabochon making; wire wrapping; information on where to mine your own quartz crystals and methods for digging and cleaning. Whether you are a collector, specialist, or just want to connect to or learn about rocks and crystals, be sure to stop and see us.
Reviewed By sairam66 - Hot Springs, United States
This is a very pleasant rock shop with terrific specimens, a lovely owner, and reasonable prices. They have items in every price range, polished stones to rough specimens, wind chimes, jewelry, etc. Something for virtually everyone, when house guests want to purchase souvenirs (or rocks or crystals) we bring them here. Love this place.
8. The Bath Factory
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 38 reviews
The Bath Factory is located in historic downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas. We specialize in creating luxurious bath and body products that are indulgent and pampering ... while still being affordable for every budget. Almost everything is made right in our store in our tiny soap studio, using high quality ingredients including fruit oils, fresh herbs and botanicals.
Reviewed By Stay617432 - Dallas, United States
We stopped in this adorable little store last weekend. The beautiful fragrances called us in from the sidewalk. My husband is very sensitive to a lot of smells. Most places like this will give him an instant headache. Not this one. He actually suggested we go in which shocked me. Boy were we surprised! They have multiple fragrances for men that are not only upscale but unique. My husband loved the Black Gold, Smoke and Leather and Wild Thing. I loved the Hot Southern Nights, Breathe (eucalyptus and peppermint), Girl Crush, and Sensual. We bought several soaps, shaving soaps, Bath Salts, Cologne, lip balms and OMG the Sugar Spa Face and Body Scrubs are like none I have ever used before. They left our skin feeling like silk! The owners explained how they make the soap with the mineral water right there in the store. She was actually making soap that day. It was so cool to get a glimpse of the process. They were so nice to explain everything. They both work full time jobs and own their own business. I can’t even imagine. It was obvious how passionate they are about making quality products and giving great service. I always buy handmade soap but this is the best I have ever tried and I buy it every time we find a place that sells it. I will be ordering from here from now on. We absolutely loved everything we bought. The quality is phenomenal! The packaging is simple and environmentally friendly. They use essential oils and good quality fragrances that are paraben and phthalate free. That’s why my husband didn’t get an instant headache while we were there. We were in heaven when we got back to our hotel room. We didn’t even need to schedule a spa day, we had everything we needed to have one right in our room!!! Did I mention we purchased some amazing massage oils? It was the best weekend we’ve had in a long time and we owe it to The Bath Factory. Thank you guys for all of your help and for making such great products. Do yourself a favor. Go in there or order online. You will love everything just like we did!!
9. Railway Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 49 reviews
Nestled in the Ozark hills along the route of the historic M&NA railroad, Railway Winery is a smalll farm winery owned and operated by Greg and Vicki Schneider. Railway Winery offers a selection of wines made from several varieties of grapes, as well as fruit wines. Come and sample the wine or enjoy a glass of your favorite on the deck or patio. Located just a scenic 8 miles north of Eureka Springs on Hwy 187 between the landmark Beaver Bridge and Highway 62.
Reviewed By hend6 - Glendale, United States
We visited during our Eureka Springs trip and I really enjoyed stopping by. Free samples of wine were great, as well as some Gluehwine/mulled wine and moonshine. They had a very friendly and chatty cat, Ranger (sp?), who was going between tables looking for attention & crackers. I can only speak to the sweet wines that I tried, but I enjoyed all the samples and took a glass on-site and a bottle to go. Definitely quality stuff! The COVID paranoia is real in the Eureka Springs area, and here too we were seated outside only and expected to wear masks. As silly as that seems to me, I can't fault the owners for taking precautions as to avoid government-mandated fines or other penalties. One of the owners, Greg, was very pleasant to talk to and willing to share some stories about the stills he uses and some of his future plans. His wife, on the other hand, seemed fairly unfriendly and snippy - maybe just having a bad day? We all took somewhat sour impressions of her, though thankfully Greg + Ranger saved the day hospitality-wise. Free parking, easy to get to, and nestled in a nice hillside spot, I definitely recommend a stop here.
10. Soap Stop & Body Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By hatshapedhat - Springfield, United States
Soap Stop and Body Shop is honestly one of my favorite shops in downtown Eureka Springs. It's not one of the largest stores but there is SO MUCH in that space it would be hard not to find something you didn't know you need. Don't worry though, even with all those products and scents, the shop is very well organized. And if you have questions, all of the workers I've talked with have always been very pleasant and easy to chat with. Especially Grant who helped us out this time. I will definitely be back anytime I'm in Eureka Springs.
