Location: Fort Smith
Top Things to do in Fort Smith
What to do and see in Fort Smith, Arkansas (AR): The Best Things to do Good for Kids
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.
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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. 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
4. Parrot Island Waterpark
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Parrot Island Waterpark is a tropical island oasis with over 370,000 gallons of outdoor splashing & sliding fun, including the region’s only giant wave pool, four awesome twisting turning water slides, a relaxing lazy river, an activity pool and a themed children’s aquatic play area. Waterpark amenities include cabana rentals, refreshment concessions and more! Located at Ben Geren Park.
Reviewed By dawnstar82
Friendly Staff. Easy access. Loved this theme park, well worth the price. We went on a weekend and it got a little packed but not too bad, this park is well worth visiting. If someone doesn't want to get in the water, you can pay a spectator pass for $5. Very nice water park and prices aren't too bad, you can stay as long as you want....they close at 7PM. Family fun for all ages and has some handicapped spots for people with wheelchairs or scooters.
5. 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
