Places to See in Arkansas
A great list of things to do and places to see in Arkansas.
Little Rock
- The Central High Museum and Visitor Center tells the compelling story of the Little Rock Nine
- Walk the Big Dam Bridge for a break taking view of the Arkansas River
- Check out the presidential tribute at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library
- Let Sufficient Grounds Cafe pour your morning brew
- Bike or walk along the peaceful Arkansas River Trail
- The scenic Riverfront Park is the place to dine, shop, or just relax
- Learn about the Arkansas’ war involvement at the Museum of Arkansas Military History
- Savor a flavorsom lunch at the Boulevard Bread Co
- Swim and splash through a water obstacle course at the Willow Springs Water Park
- Fill up on all-american food at Stoby’s Conway
Fort Smith
- The Fort Smith National Historic Site tells the tales of the “Hanging Judge”
- Miss Laura’s Visitor Center has a tainted past
- Ride the cable cars at Fort Smith Trolley Museum
- It’s real life on the frontier at the Fort Smith Museum of History
- You’re on Civil War ground at Massard Prairie Battlefield Park
- Drop by Calico County for delicious home-style cooking
- Find your cozy get away at Sacred Grounds cafe
- Encounter a Fort Smith Little Theater community production
- The scenic Arkansas River Valley Nature Center is just a 20 minute drive south
- Catch a ferris wheel view at the West End park
Springdale
- There’s fireworks at the game at Arvest Ballpark
- Taste locally made wines at Tontitown Winery
- See the Ozark Mountains from the Arkansas Missouri Railroad
- The hours fly by at Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
- Kick back at the Arts Center of the Ozarks
- Beaver Lake is the place to boat, fish, swim or relax
- Be enchanted by the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks Butterfly House and breathtaking grounds
- Taste the unforgettable flavors at Joe’s Italian Grill
- Ma and Pa still serve the best home-style meals at Neal’s Cafe
- Susan’s Restaurant serves a mouth watering breakfast
Jonesboro
- Rent a kayak or pedal boat Lake Frierson State Park
- Learn about the surprise Skirmish at Jonesboro during the Civil War
- Rock your bowling skills at Jonesboro Bowling
- It’s wraps, wings, and sandwitches Slim Chickens
- Let the Arkansas State University Museum reconnect you with history
Conway
- The Cadron Settlement Park pays tribute a pioneer port city
- View an original ferry boat at the Toad Suck Ferry Lock and Dam
- America 13~50 serves classic and modern American dishes
- There’s plenty of outdoor recreation at Lake Conway
- Stop at Holly’s Country Cooking for a plate of southern food