Location: Fort Smith
Top Things to do in Fort Smith
What to do and see in Fort Smith, Arkansas (AR): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Fort Smith is the second-largest city in Arkansas and one of the two county seats of Sebastian County. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 86,209. With an estimated population of 87,443 in 2012, it is the principal city of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area, a region of 298,592 residents that encompasses the Arkansas counties of Crawford, Franklin, and Sebastian, and the Oklahoma counties of Le Flore and Sequoyah.
Restaurants in Fort Smith
1. Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center
2. Fort Smith National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 597 reviews
Reviewed By Rick1591 - Goodyear, United States
We visited the Fort Smith historical site today. It was very interesting to go into the historic buildings and see the old jail were they kept prisoners (76 of which were hanged on the nearby gallows) and the old courtroom were many were tried and sentenced. The grounds, buildings and exhibits all have signs explaining each item in detail. When you walk through and around the buildings and grounds it is easy to imagine what must have been like to be here in the 1800’s.
3. Miss Laura's Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 172 reviews
Our Visitor Center, "Miss Laura's Social Club," is located inside of Fort Smith's historic downtown area and sits alongside the Arkansas River. Out of seven "row houses" that lined Fort Smith's Old West red light district, Miss Laura's is the only house of ill-repute that stood the test of time. Now, it is the only former bordello on the National Register of Historic Places, and it has been fully restored to its original grandeur. Make Miss Laura's your first stop and we’ll give you a tour of this Victorian mansion that has become a prominent symbol of this once boisterous border town's very colorful past!
Reviewed By Karen6703 - Cedar Rapids, United States
Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was free and well worth our time. Beautifully restored house.
4. Fort Smith National Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
Reviewed By OkRn2Be
This is the third National Cemetery that I have visited. Every one of them brings tearful reflections for the brave soldiers who gave our nation the freedom we all enjoy! To see all the headstones reading “unknown soldier” is a somber reflection that somewhere a family will never know where their loved one lays at rest. Gratitude
5. The Clayton House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
6. Core Public House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Great Local Craft Beer on tap and Great Atmosphere! TV's. Music. Hot Dogs, Chips & Popcorn or Bring food in. Non-Smoking inside. Come sit, relax and sample beer. *Samples. *By the glass. *Growlers available
7. Fort Smith Escape Room
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Live Escape Rooms are the newest craze sweeping the nation!Here's how it works. You and your coolest smartest friends (2-10pp) enter a themed room and are given the mission. The door is locked behind you & the count down ⏳begins! You and your carefully selected friends only have 60min to find the clues solve the puzzles and CRACK THAT CODE! Are you up for the challenge?
Reviewed By tred1 - Charles City, United States
My family of four (2 kids ages 12 and 9) recently visited The Fort Smith Escape Room. It was our first time visiting any escape room. It was a very unique, challenging but fun experience - and we did the easiest level. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The clues were more difficult than I expected but solvable. The rooms were nicely done and very clean. I gladly recommend Fort Smith Escape Room.
8. Fort Smith Museum of History
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By 104martyg - Fort Smith, United States
Great group of exhibits covering the history of Fort Smith. It also features an old time soda fountain that makes for a refreshing pause during your visit. Also take an enjoyable ride on an early 1900s street car from outside the museum. This site is located within a short walk to the Fort Smith National Historic Site.
9. Fort Smith Trolley Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By DB67154 - Whitewater, United States
Disclaimer: the museum is mostly a tour of their workshop and viewing some paintings in another building which are so terrific they really need to have a much more public display. And yes, cats. If the above doesn’t appeal to you, just take the trolley ride for $4. This attraction runs solely on ride fares and contributions. Our guide was friendly and very knowledgeable and I felt like I got a better overview of the city’s history on the ride than the other attractions
10. The Park at West End
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By jof312 - Umina Beach, Australia
We had the best burgers ever here today. It's located in an old train carriage that has been renovated and has a real feel about it. The diner was air conditioned and very comfortable. Our waitress was very warm and friendly and didn't make us feel stupid when we didn't know which cheese to choose for our burgers. (In Australia you aren't usually given a choice). Outside the diner is a quirky setting of animals, Ferris wheel and an old fashioned carousel. What a great time we had! We'd certainly come back again!
