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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.

Choose your own adventure! Hunt or fish, shop for antiques, dig for diamonds, search for wildlife, peruse art - Arkansas attractions offer something for everyone.

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Oaklawn Hot Springs

The Ouachitas

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Oaklawn Hot Springs, located in beautiful Hot Springs, AR, has a storied history as one of the premier Thoroughbred racetracks in America and hosts live racing December-May. With a Forbes Recommended resort hotel, Arkansas' only Forbes four-star spa...

Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie

The Delta

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The Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie is here to show you how the prairie pioneers lived, worked and played. From the field to the home, school to church, and, of course, hunting. The exhibits featured throughout the 20,000 square foot main museum...

Dickey-Stephens Park

Capital

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Home of AA minor league Arkansas Travelers, Anaheim Angels farm team; beer garden, "themed" nights, giveaways and promotions; baseball museum. Named for the Stephens family who donated the land and Arkansas natives Bill Dickey, Baseball Hall of Fame...

Crystal Bluff at Big Rock Quarry

Capital

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Crystal Bluff at Big Rock Quarry is a collaborative effort between North Little Rock Tourism and the Arkansas Climbers Coalition. Bringing in climbers from across the nation, Crystal Bluff offers climbing experiences for all, from beginners to...

Arts Center of the Grand Prairie

The Delta

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From art classes and exhibits to festivals and community events, this welcoming creative hub offers something for every kind of visitor.

Simmons Bank Arena

Capital

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Hosts major concerts, rodeos, family events, graduations, sporting events and trade shows. Seats 18,000 for basketball; 16,000 for concerts. Combination floor/meeting areas offer variety of seating and dining arrangements.

Hell Creek Natural Area

The Ozarks

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Add this natural gem to your outdoor bucket list for the jaw-dropping (and Insta-worthy!) landscape that Hell Creek Natural Area is known for. Explore the vast cave system, countless rock formations and boulders, waterfalls, flowing springs, and of...

Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum

Capital

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Experience firsthand how men lived aboard the longest-serving submarine in the world, USS Razorback (SS-394); the adjacent museum features exhibits about World War II-era vessels and Arkansas River history . Birthday parties, special event rental and...

Broadway Food Truck Park

The Delta

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Discover good vibes and great food at the Broadway Food Park - your must-stop destination in West Memphis.

Blytheville Air Force Base Exhibition

The Delta

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From its days as an Army Airfield until closing in 1992 as a major Strategic Air Command facility, the Blytheville Air Force Base (BAFB) told many stories. Hear those stories come to life from the soldiers who served at the BAFB Exhibition. See...

GASTON'S WHITE RIVER RESORT

The Ozarks

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For over 60 years, Gaston’s White River Resort has been a cherished destination for anglers, nature lovers and families seeking an unforgettable escape in the heart of the Ozark Mountains.

Jamestown Crag

The Ozarks

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Stunning views and more than 100 bolted climbing routes! Jamestown Crag is the only sport climbing crag in northeast Arkansas, approximately 20 minutes from Batesville. Located on nearly 50 acres of privately-owned bluff and valley, Jamestown Crag is...

Rock Creek Natural Area

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Located within the Salem Plateau of the Arkansas Ozarks, the Rock Creek Natural Area contains one of the highest concentrations of rare plants in Arkansas. The natural area lies within the Harold E. Alexander Spring River Wildlife Management Area and...

Hall's Creek Canyon Natural Area

The Ozarks

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The 33-acre Hall's Creek Canyon Natural Area includes a narrow and deeply incised, bluff-walled canyon with approximately 260 feet of local relief and a variety of geologic features in the creek-bed and canyon walls.

Devil’s Knob-Devil’s Backbone Natural Area

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Located about 10 miles southwest of Melbourne in the Ozark Mountains, Devil’s Knob-Devil's Backbone Natural Area includes limestone, dolomite, and sandstone glades, woodlands, and bluffs. Local topography includes an uplifted ridge with two knolls...

Lost Forty Brewing

Capital

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Experience the Wild Heart of Arkansas at Lost Forty Brewing Named after the historic 40-acre stand of virgin timber in Calhoun County, Lost Forty Brewing is a premier Arkansas tourism destination. Located in the heart of historic downtown Little Rock...

Argenta Plaza

Capital

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Argenta Plaza, a $5.36-million community space, is owned by the City of North Little Rock and managed by the North Little Rock CVB. The plaza features a “front porch” area with modern swings; a stage with 40-foot video projection wall; a water wall...

Lakeport Plantation

The Delta

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Built in 1859, Lakeport is the last remaining plantation home on the Mississippi River in Arkansas and is considered one of the state’s premiere historic structures. Having escaped extensive remodeling in the 20th Century, Lakeport retains many of its original architectural features, brought back to life by a statewide restoration team led by Arkansas State University.

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

Capital

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The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts offers an inspiring array of visual, performing arts, and educational experiences. The Museum is committed to creating an inclusive cultural space for the community to engage with diverse artistic perspectives through...

Logan County Museum

The Ozarks

The Logan County Museum is housed in the fourth Logan County jail, where the last legally sanctioned hanging in the state took place in 1914. This unique building is listed on the National Register of Historic places and contains many historical...

Arkansas Craft Guild & Gallery

The Ozarks

The Arkansas Craft Gallery is home to the Arkansas Craft Guild, one of the oldest artist cooperatives in the Nation established in 1962. The four-room gallery is located just east of the square on Main Street in Mountain View. Traditional and...

Burns Park

Capital

The 1,700 acres of Arkansas’s largest urban municipal park offer two 18-hole disc golf courses, the 18-hole Tournament Golf Course, the 18-hole Championship Golf Course, a dog park, a baseball complex, a softball complex, Bonzai BMX track, a soccer...

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...

Mulberry River

The Ozarks

The approximately 55-mile Mulberry River is definitely one of the state's wildest rivers during spring. From its beginnings deep in the Ozarks to its confluence with the Arkansas River, the Mulberry pours over ledges, shoots through willow thickets...

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra

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The state's symphony orchestra has been performing for over 40 years. Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, or ASO, is the resident orchestra of Robinson Center Music Hall, and now performs more than sixty concerts each year through its Stella Boyle Smith...

Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center

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Riverfront Park location overlooking the Arkansas River; provides many watchable wildlife opportunities within an urban area; exhibits highlight the role of fish and wildlife management and projects conducted throughout the history of the Arkansas...

Hope Country Club

The 18-hole "Hope" course at the Hope Country Club facility in Hope, Arkansas features 6,035 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating is 69.0 and it has a slope rating of 122. Hope golf course opened in 1925.

Ouachita Country Club

Ouachita Country Club, located in Mena, is a Public course. From the back tees, the course will challenge even the best of golfers with a slope of 111 . Ouachita opened in1973.

Southern Tenant Farmers Museum

On a hot summer day in July 1934, eighteen farmers – eleven white and seven black—made history by coming together just outside Tyronza, Arkansas, to form the first fully integrated agricultural union in the country. Later, women assumed leadership...

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...