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Arkansas is a unique tapestry of mountains, plains and fertile delta. Our history and heritage is part Western frontier, part Ozark pioneer and part Old South. Whether you choose to spend your time enjoying contemporary cityscapes or outdoor recreation that takes full advantage of The Natural State's abundant resources, we'll do our best to make you feel at home on your Arkansas vacation. 

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U.S. Marshals Museum

River Valley
The Museum features FIVE immersive galleries that educate guests about the critical, ever-evolving role of America's oldest federal law enforcement agency in upholding the Rule of Law, driven by justice, integrity and service. The Museum’s National...

Chaffee Crossing Historic District

River Valley
Chaffee Crossing Historic District showcases a unique piece of Fort Smith's rich history by offering a walkable showcase of America's military history that begins with WWII. Located within the 7,000-acre Chaffee Crossing development, the historic...

The Clayton House

River Valley
As you walk through the doors of this magnificent home, you step back in time to an era of elegance. This wood frame antebellum home served from 1882-1897 as the family home of William Henry Harrison Clayton, the federal prosecutor in the famed...

Darby Legacy Monument

River Valley
William Orlando Darby was born in Fort Smith on February 8, 1911, to Percy and Nell Darby. Following graduation from Fort Smith High School in 1929, he received an appointment to the United States Military academy at West Point, New York. After...

West Garrison Avenue Historic District

River Valley
One of the oldest districts in the city. GROUPS: Tour guides available by request

Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center

River Valley
The third Arkansas Game and Fish Commission nature center was built on former Fort Chaffee land in Fort Smith next to Wells Lake, a popular spot for fishing and picnics. It includes a gift shop, classroom, multipurpose room, and a wildlife workshop...

Parrot Island Waterpark

River Valley
The tropical-themed park includes a wave pool, four water slides ranging from 30 to 40 feet in height, a children’s play area, an “activity” pool with basketball goals and a water walk, and a 500-foot “lazy river.” Located within the Ben Geren...

Oak Cemetery

River Valley
Earliest tombstone is that of Captain Gookin, who died in 1842, the same year the city was incorporated. Other personalities buried here include Arkansas Governor William Fishback (1833-1895); Captain John Rogers, founder of the city; and Arthur...

Miss Laura's Brothel Museum

River Valley
Miss Laura's is one of the most unique attractions Fort Smith has to offer. We are one of only 9 brothel museums housed in a former brothel in the US. Miss Laura’s Brothel Museum is a meticulously preserved Victorian mansion that offers a glimpse...

Fort Smith Museum of History

River Valley
Fort Smith Museum of History strives to preserve approximately 40,000 artifacts chronicling the city’s history as well as care for the 1907 Atkinson-Williams Warehouse (listed on the National Register of Historic Places) which houses the museum.

Bonneville House

River Valley
Built about 1870 by David McKibben, this elaborate Victorian Renaissance home was bought in 1878 by Mrs. Susan Bonneville, widow of General Benjamin Bonneville, one-time commander at the Fort Smith Post. Although he never lived here, his wife stayed...

Belle Grove Historic District

River Valley
A 22-block area of restored homes and buildings showcasing Romanesque Revival, Queen Anne, Eastlake Victorian Renaissance, Gothic Revival and Neo-Classical.

Fort Smith National Historic Site

River Valley
A visit to the Fort Smith National Historic Site begins at the Visitor Center, located in the former barracks/ courthouse/ jail buildings. Plan on spending at least 45 minutes touring the exhibits on the military, Trail of Tears, and the federal...

Belle Starr Antique Mall

River Valley
Located in historic downtown Fort Smith; 4200- sq-feet of booth spaces available with a variety of treasures including primitives, furniture, glassware, and jewelry; also available are tourist information on the city, Fort Smith postcards and tourist...

Fort Smith Trolley Museum

River Valley
The museum offers a collection of railcars that includes the Frisco 4003 Steam Locomotive and a working 1926 electric Birney Streetcar, which takes passengers on a 3/4 mile tour down a stretch of track between historic Garrison Avenue and the...

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