Trip Ideas & Itineraries

Ideas for Every Type of Traveler

From weekend road trips to weeklong escapes, find curated Arkansas itineraries and travel inspiration tailored to your style and schedule.

Arkansas offers endless possibilities for every type of traveler. Whether you're seeking a romantic mountain retreat, planning your first solo adventure, or looking for the perfect family weekend, we've gathered the best experiences across The Natural State to match your travel style.

Our expertly crafted itineraries take the guesswork out of planning, featuring insider tips on hidden gems, must-see attractions, and local favorites.

Each trip idea is designed with specific interests in mind – from outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs to foodies and adventure seekers.

Browse our themed collections below to find your next adventure, or explore destination-specific itineraries that showcase the unique character of Arkansas' diverse regions. Explore The Natural State your way.

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Waterfalls of Arkansas State Parks

Hiking to waterfalls is a great way to get out into nature and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. It can be a calming and peaceful experience, or an adrenaline-filled adventure depending on how you approach it. You can get some great exercise and fresh air, and you may even spot some wildlife along the way.

Mountain Biking Through the Ozark Mountains

Welcome to the home of some of the best mountain biking in mid-America.

Devil's Den State Park CCC Interpretive Trail Virtual Guided Hike

Devil’s Den State Park, nestled in Lee Creek Valley of the northwest Arkansas Ozarks, was selected as a state park site in the 1930s.

Video: Buffalo River Outfitters

Take a look at the one-of-a-kind Buffalo River experience we offer at Buffalo River Outfitters. This video presents a canoe view of the breathtaking scenery of the Buffalo National River. Picture yourself in the cozy accommodations featured here with everything you need from BRO. We offer shuttle service for one-day or multi-day floats. Our day floats include four-to-five hour trips and short-distance ones that take only one-to-two hours. No canoe? No problem. Reserve your canoe, kayak or raft with BRO.

1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa

The 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa, an Ozark mountaintop spa resort and an Historic Hotel of America, in Eureka Springs.

Urban and Outdoor Girlfriend Getaways in Arkansas

The best girls trips in Arkansas can involve drinks, food, shopping, spas, and live music or the freedom of a hiking trail, soothing river, and starry sky seen from a cabin deck. Of course, your Arkansas girlfriend getaways can include both outdoor and city escapes.

Tips for Finding Diamonds on the Surface

One of the easiest ways to find diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park is through surface searching.

The World’s Largest Daisy BB Gun

What’s the biggest reason to visit Rogers, Arkansas? To see the World’s Largest Daisy BB Gun, a 25-foot-tall Daisy BB Gun installed on the sidewalk outside of the Daisy Airgun Museum on Jan. 19, 2021, putting Rogers among the state's offering a world’s largest tourism attraction.

The Road to Civil Rights in Arkansas

The rich history of Civil Rights in Arkansas survives in sites across the state that preserve our cultural memories. Our historic sites are filled with stories of human dignity and courage, and vital lessons for our culturally diverse world. When we visit the real places where people took a stand for justice, thrived despite oppression, or died unjustly, we feel the human impact of these stories in a powerful way.

The Best Road Cycling Routes in Little Rock

With its perfect mix of natural and urban landscapes, Little Rock is a dream destination for road cyclists. There’s no shortage of awesome cycling routes to choose from when you’re deciding where to ride. And at the end of a ride, Little Rock’s fantastic dining scene offers numerous places to rest and refuel. To get you started, here’s a look at some of our favorite trails!

The Beaches of Norfork Lake

Make a splash on your next Arkansas vacation with a visit to Norfork Lake in North Central Arkansas. Here you’ll find a 42-mile length of crystal clear, deep blue water (miles wide in places) and white, sandy beaches.

Spring of New Beginnings

At Logoly State Park, Arkansas’s first environmental education state park, we strive to protect and interpret our natural resources. These natural resources are abundant in our park and in our community, which fall into the West Gulf Coastal Plain eco-region.

Spring Mining Tips

Spring break can be a great time to visit Arkansas’s diamond site, and the following tips can help you make the most of your diamond-searching adventure.

Spring Break at Crater of Diamonds State Park

Looking forward to warmer weather and school breaks, families from all over the country are planning spring break trips, and several will choose to spend time at the world-famous Crater of Diamonds State Park.