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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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Paris-Logan County Coal Miners Memorial

The Ozarks
This memorial is educational and rich in history, depicting Logan County's coal mining history which began in the 1800s. Features photos and tributes to local coal miners as well as a functioning blacksmith shop. Tours are available upon request.

Tailwater Fishing Company

Guided full and half-day fishing trips on the Little Red River; full day trips on the North Fork and White Rivers available; fee includes rods, reels, lures, flies, drinks, snacks, lunch (full day trips only), boat and fuel.

Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Once a free-flowing river, the New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811-12 turned this area into the lake and wooded swamp environment that exists today. The lake is shallow with an average depth of three feet and is bordered by a virgin cypress-tupelo swamp...

Deer Trails Golf Club

Deer Trails Country Club is a 9-hole/18-tee box course in the naturally beautiful, park-like setting of Chaffee Crossing in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The course is open to the public seven days a week. Deer Trails offers excellent hybrid Bermuda greens...

Lake Wedington

The Ozarks
Lake Wedington is a 102-acre lake located amid a lush hardwood forest, and the 424-acre Lake Wedington Recreation Area. Born out of the Depression and completed in 1938 by that era's Works Progress Administration (WPA), there are 18 family-unit...

Rock Town River Outfitters

Capital
Little Rock's first Arkansas River outfitter. Kayak the Arkansas River and bike the Arkansas River trail.

West Mountain Brewing Company

The Ozarks
Located on the historic downtown square, West Mountain Brewing Company is a Fayetteville tradition; features a wide selection of beers at the brewery; food available at Tiny Tim's Pizza next door

Arkadelphia Arts Center

Restored historic circa-1932 Royal Theatre; houses the umbrella organization hosting events, exhibits, workshops and productions for the historical association, the Caddo River Art Guild, Little Theatre, the Poets and Writers Guild, The Philharmonic...

Buffalo Camping & Canoeing

The Ozarks
Lodging, Floating & Outdoor Summer Fun! Buffalo Camping & Canoeing is one of the oldest and most unique canoe concessionaires on the Buffalo National River. Buffalo Camping & Canoeing operates out of the historic Gilbert General Store. We offer a...

Maple Hill Cemetery & Helena Confederate Cemetery

Historic cemetery on Crowley’s Ridge at the northern edge of town. Burial place of casualties of the Battle of Helena and several Confederate generals, including Helena resident Gen. Patrick Cleburne, known as “the Stonewall Jackson of the West."...

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...

Cantrell Gallery

Capital
Originals, signed graphics, antiques, prints and posters from regional and national artists.

Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center

A barn in Piggott, Arkansas, seems an unlikely place for Ernest Hemingway to write portions of his acclaimed war novel, A Farewell to Arms. But that’s exactly what he did, along with writing several short stories in the barn that his in-laws, Paul...

North Shore Golf Range

Capital
Located next to the Arkansas River, North Shore Golf Range is a fantastic practice range. With facilities to work on all aspects of the game, North Shore is your one-stop solution for improving your skills.

Sassafras Springs Vineyard, Winery & Events Center

Enjoy exceptional wines inside the beautiful tasting room, under the covered patio next to the fireplace or on one of the many oversized decks. Create everlasting memories in the beautiful Chapel Ruins and gather in the 3,500-square-foot newly...

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