Pocahontas is the best place under the sun to experience the April 8, 2024, Total Solar Eclipse. Why’s that? Because Pocahontas and Randolph County are within the maximum total eclipse zone! With more than 4 minutes of complete darkness, it is sure to be a once-in-a-lifetime event. While you’re in town, enjoy a weekend-long festival with exciting events, food and entertainment. Stroll through the historic downtown. Visit museums or see a play. Float and fish on one of the county’s five rivers. Experience all of this and more when visiting for the 2024 eclipse or anytime throughout the year.

From the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks, in Eureka Springs, the best of Arkansas is yours to explore. Centrally located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas and resting on 30 wooded acres, Inn of the Ozarks is known for its rugged views and modern amenities.

Three counties, endless ways to enjoy the outdoors and small-town charm. Head to the southwest corner of Arkansas for a getaway that feels off-the-beaten path but is still close to a number of destinations and attractions. Arkansas Southwest Waterways includes Howard, Little River and Sevier counties, which line both the Oklahoma and Texas borders. The three counties share Millwood Lake, a popular destination for fishing. The easy-to-access, affordable destination also includes access to five other lakes and rivers, hence the name! Visit towns like De Queen, Ashdown and Nashville for history

The Scottish Festival in Batesville is a chance to don a kilt and bring the wee bairns for a joyous celebration of everything Scottish! ScotsFest is one of the biggest Scottish festivals in the South and an Arkansas tradition and is the last weekend in October! From a Kilted Fun Run to judging the “bonniest” knees, ScotsFest is a unique celebration of Celtic traditions spanning food, fun and games, music and history. 

Gaston’s White River Resort thrills with the best trout-fishing for the whole family. This Arkansas spot is ideal for getting out in nature.

Nestled at the eastern foot of Arkansas' second highest peak, Rich Mountain, you will find the beautiful and charming town of Mena. Founded in 1896 as a railroad town, Mena is the eastern boundary of the Talimena National Scenic Byway, a 54-mile scenic route that traverses the crests of Rich and Winding Stair mountains between Mena, Arkansas and Talihina, Oklahoma. The byway travels through the Queen Wilhelmina State Park and provides incredible views from many vistas.

A short trolley ride from Eureka Springs historic downtown resides the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. This Inn is the place to stay in the “Little Switzerland of America.”

The small town of Hope, Arkansas has many claims to fame, but is best known as the birthplace of former U.S. President Bill Clinton and for showcasing some of the world's largest watermelons. When visiting Hope, you get to experience history through museums and historical sites and fun in the outdoors at local and state parks. You can attend festivals, rodeos and concerts while also getting to shop and eat in a lively downtown district. No matter what you like to do, Hope has something for you.

Arkansas’s Diamond Lakes Region welcomes travelers looking for hiking, mountain biking, water sports, mining, swimming and more!

One of the sparkling gems in the Diamond Lakes Region of Southwest Arkansas is Lake Ouachita. Arkansas’ largest lake, it is also the cleanest. 

With the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse fast approaching, people from all over the world will be searching for the perfect spot in Arkansas to take in this once-in-a-lifetime event. While most will flock to larger cities, you can skip the traffic and the hassle by enjoying this spectacle in North Central Arkansas’s dreamy Spring River Country.