Family, Fun and Folk Music
This four-day family getaway blends hands-on museums, kid-friendly hikes, local eats and a deep dive into Arkansas’ folk traditions. Kick things off in Little Rock with lunch in the River Market District — whether it's wood-fired pizza, spicy curry or slow-smoked barbecue, there's something for every appetite. Hop aboard a free trolley, stroll to scenic overlooks, and don’t miss a stop at Loblolly Creamery for a scoop (or two) of small-batch ice cream.
Then it's off to the Ozarks, where trails lead to caves, music fills the air, and artisans still shape the culture by hand. It’s the kind of trip where everyone gets to discover something — and no one wants to leave early.
DAY 1 - A Day of Discovery in Little Rock

12:00 PM: Lunch - Iriana's Pizza
1:00 PM: Play - Sculpture Garden & Riverfront Park
3:00 PM: Children's Museum – Museum of Discovery
5:00 PM: Check into Hotel – DoubleTree Hotel
6:30 PM: Dinner – Dizzy's Gypsy Bistro
8:00 PM: Ride free – Little Rock Trolley
OVERNIGHT: Return to Hotel
DAY 2 - Local Food and History with the Family

9:00 AM: Breakfast – At The Corner
10:00 AM: Museum – Clinton Presidential Center
12:30 PM: Lunch – Buenos Aires Grill & Cafe
1:30 PM: Explore SoMa – South Main Historic District
2:30 PM: Ice cream – Loblolly Creamery
5:00 PM: Dinner – The Root Cafe
7:30 PM: Sightseeing – Junction Bridge
OVERNIGHT Return to Hotel – DoubleTree Hotel
DAY 3 - Road Trip to Ozark Folk Center State Park

9:00 AM: Breakfast – Big Bad Breakfast Downtown
10:00 AM: Drive to Fairfield Bay (1.5 hours)
11:30 AM: Hiking – Indian Rock Cave and Trail
12:30 PM: Lunch – Little Red Restaurant
1:30 PM: Drive to Mountain View (1 hour)
2:30 PM: Check In & Explore Craft Village
5:30 PM: Dinner – Skillet Restaurant
7:00 PM: Concert – OFC Concert Hall
OVERNIGHT: Return to Cabin – Ozark Folk Center State Park
DAY 4 - Experience Caverns and Music

9:00 AM: Breakfast – Skillet Restaurant
10:00 AM: Explore – Blanchard Springs Caverns
12:30 PM: Lunch – Tommy's Famous ... A Pizzeria, Inc.
1:30 PM: Music – Mountain View Music
Evening: Return Home
Budget-Friendly Tips
One of the easiest ways to save money on the road? Pack a lunch. Bring your family’s go-to sandwiches or snacks from home, or build your meal as you go by stopping at seasonal farmers markets along your route. Stock up on fresh produce, homemade breads and small-batch treats that reflect the flavor of wherever you are.
A cooler packed with local sausages, just-picked veggies and a few s’mores fixings can turn a simple campsite cookout into the kind of meal your kids will talk about later. Affordable, yes—but also an experience in itself.