Places to See in Arkansas

A great list of things to do and places to see in Arkansas.

Little Rock

  1. The Central High Museum and Visitor Center tells the compelling story of the Little Rock Nine
  2. Walk the Big Dam Bridge for a break taking view of the Arkansas River
  3. Check out the presidential tribute at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library
  4. Let Sufficient Grounds Cafe pour your morning brew
  5. Bike or walk along the peaceful Arkansas River Trail
  6. The scenic Riverfront Park is the place to dine, shop, or just relax
  7. Learn about the Arkansas’ war involvement at the Museum of Arkansas Military History
  8. Savor a flavorsom lunch at the Boulevard Bread Co
  9. Swim and splash through a water obstacle course at the Willow Springs Water Park
  10. Fill up on all-american food at Stoby’s Conway

Fort Smith

  1. The Fort Smith National Historic Site tells the tales of the “Hanging Judge”
  2. Miss Laura’s Visitor Center has a tainted past
  3. Ride the cable cars at Fort Smith Trolley Museum
  4. It’s real life on the frontier at the Fort Smith Museum of History
  5. You’re on Civil War ground at Massard Prairie Battlefield Park
  6. Drop by Calico County for delicious home-style cooking
  7. Find your cozy get away at Sacred Grounds cafe
  8. Encounter a Fort Smith Little Theater community production
  9. The scenic Arkansas River Valley Nature Center is just a 20 minute drive south
  10. Catch a ferris wheel view at the West End park

Springdale

  1. There’s fireworks at the game at Arvest Ballpark
  2. Taste locally made wines at Tontitown Winery
  3. See the Ozark Mountains from the Arkansas Missouri Railroad
  4. The hours fly by at Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
  5. Kick back at the Arts Center of the Ozarks
  6. Beaver Lake is the place to boat, fish, swim or relax
  7. Be enchanted by the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks Butterfly House and breathtaking grounds
  8. Taste the unforgettable flavors at Joe’s Italian Grill
  9. Ma and Pa still serve the best home-style meals at Neal’s Cafe
  10. Susan’s Restaurant serves a mouth watering breakfast

Jonesboro

  1. Rent a kayak or pedal boat Lake Frierson State Park
  2. Learn about the surprise Skirmish at Jonesboro during the Civil War
  3. Rock your bowling skills at Jonesboro Bowling
  4. It’s wraps, wings, and sandwitches Slim Chickens
  5. Let the Arkansas State University Museum reconnect you with history

Conway

  1. The Cadron Settlement Park pays tribute a pioneer port city
  2. View an original ferry boat at the Toad Suck Ferry Lock and Dam
  3. America 13~50 serves classic and modern American dishes
  4. There’s plenty of outdoor recreation at Lake Conway
  5. Stop at Holly’s Country Cooking for a plate of southern food

Places to See in Arkansas