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Arkansas has branded itself as the "Natural State", and you'll understand why once you spend time exploring its beautiful state parks and national forests. Travelers tend to focus on the western and northwestern areas of the state, much of which is often lumped in with the region that is referred to as the Ozarks. If you enjoy canoeing, hiking, and/or mountain biking, Arkansas needs to be very high on your list.
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TOP 10 ATTRACTIONS IN ARKANSAS
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Are you short on time or struggling to choose something to do or see in Arkansas? Here are my selections for the top 10 attractions or experiences in Arkansas, in no particular order:
✮ Wander around the shops and restaurants located in the historic district of Eureka Springs
✮ Rock scramble up to the top of Pinnacle Mountain near Little Rock
✮ Visit the world-class Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville; make sure to walk the art-filled paths around the museum too
✮ Take a few hikes in the Ozarks region, including Hawksbill Crag/Whitaker Point, Lost Valley, and Glory Hole
✮ Explore a few of Arkansas's state parks - they boast one of the finest state park systems in the country
✮ Go boating on Lake Quachita
✮ Take a hot springs bath in Hot Springs National Park
✮ Dig for your own diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro
✮ Canoe the world-famous Buffalo National River
✮ Go mountain biking in Bentonville, one of the premier mountain biking locations in the country
If I could select only one place to visit in Arkansas, I would choose Northwest Arkansas. That area is easily worth spending a full week in.
For a list of 10 great attractions in each U.S. state, click here.
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5-STAR ATTRACTIONS IN ARKANSAS
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Here is my opinionated list of 5-star attractions in Arkansas. I believe each of these attractions should be on your Arkansas bucket list since they are all noteworthy from a national perspective:
Northwestern Arkansas (including Bentonville and Eureka Springs)
✮ Christ Of The Ozarks, Eureka Springs - gigantic 65-foot Jesus statue; other religious attractions and a theatre are also within the park
✮ Cosmic Cavern, Berryville - excellent cave tours, including "wild" cave tours; located between Eureka Springs, AR and Branson, MO
✮ Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville - one of the best art museums in the U.S.; encircled by lovely walking & biking trails
✮ Dancing Hog, Fayetteville - 25-foot tall roadside attraction/photo-op; Arkansas Razorback hog statue
✮ Devil's Den State Park, Winslow - awesome rock formations; hiking, biking, & backpacking trails; horseback riding; cabin rentals & camping
✮ Downtown Bentonville - attractive downtown area with excellent museums, shops, restaurants, walking & biking paths, and art sculptures
✮ Downtown Eureka Springs - historic district with 50+ tourist shops and plenty of restaurants; very hilly!
✮ Glory Hole, Huntsville - unique natural bridge & waterfall; one of Arkansas's best hikes (2.0 miles round-trip from highway AR 16)
✮ Great Passion Play, Eureka Springs - performing arts theatre that re-enacts Christ's final days on earth; Christ of the Ozarks statue is close too
✮ Intrigue Theater, Eureka Springs - magician shown in a small intimate theatre
✮ Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel, Bella Vista - attractive church; similar to the more famous Thorncrown Chapel
✮ Mountain biking in Bella Vista - excellent mountain biking; 130 + miles of trails
✮ Mountain biking in Bentonville - some of the best mountain biking in the U.S.
✮ Museum of Native American History, Bentonville - lots of artifacts from 12,000 BC through 1,900 AD
✮ Ozark Mountain Ziplines, Eureka Springs - some of the best zip-lining in the U.S.
✮ Ozark-St. Francis National Forest - beautiful scenery (forests, rolling hills, rocky cliffs) and many excellent hiking & backpacking opportunities
✮ Scott Family Amazeum, Bentonville - excellent children's museum; close to the world-famous Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
✮ TheatreSquared, Fayetteville - excellent regional professional theatre
✮ Thorncrown Chapel, Eureka Springs - beautiful glass church with 425 windows in peaceful outdoor setting
✮ Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, Eureka Springs - excellent big cat sanctuary, featuring tigers, lions, leopards and more
✮ Walmart Museum, Bentonville - history of Walmart; in the heart of downtown Bentonville, which is very much worth exploring on its own
✮ War Eagle Cavern, Rogers - guided cave tours
Northcentral Arkansas
✮ Alum Cove Natural Bridge, Deer - impressive 130-foot long natural bridge; a relatively easy and short hike required
✮ Blanchard Springs Caverns, Fifty Six - offers some of the best cave tours in the U.S.
✮ Canoeing the Buffalo National River - one of the best multi-day canoe trips in the U.S.; several local businesses offer rentals and transport
✮ Hawksbill Crag/Whitaker Point, Ponca - moderate hike to AR's most iconic view; a long dirt road to the trailhead (most cars can do it)
✮ Horseshoe Canyon Ranch - rock-climbing paradise (many would argue the best area in Arkansas for climbing)
✮ Lost Valley/Lost Valley Hiking Trail, Ponca - beautiful trail with geologic formations, waterfalls, and a cave you can explore with headlamps
✮ Ozark-St. Francis National Forest - beautiful scenery (forests, rolling hills, rocky cliffs) and many excellent hiking & backpacking opportunities
Central and Western Arkansas (including Hot Springs and Little Rock)
✮ Adventureworks Hot Springs, Hot Springs - excellent zip-lining
✮ Arkansas River Trail, Little Rock - 5-star rated 21-mile paved rail trail/bike path; travels through Little Rock and North Little Rock
✮ Arkansas State Capitol, Little Rock - impressive state capitol building that looks similar to the U.S. Capital building in Washington DC
✮ ATV/ORV-ing near Mena - e.g. Wolf Pen Gap ATV trails
✮ Crater of Diamonds State Park, Murfreesboro - dig for your own natural diamonds (one of the best places in the U.S. to do so)
✮ Crystal Ridge Distillery - perhaps the best distillery in the state
✮ Downtown Hot Springs - shops, restaurants & attractions that are directly across the street from the bathhouses of Hot Springs National Park
✮ Fort Smith National Historic Site, Fort Smith - early 1800s fort that includes restored courtroom and execution station
✮ Garvan Woodland Gardens, Hot Springs - 210-acre botanical garden and woodland garden; several notable architectural elements
✮ Hot Springs National Park - historic hot springs baths (some of which are open to the public); good hiking trails and scenic views too
✮ Lake Quachita - Arkansas's largest lake and a playground for so many; 200+ islands; excellent boating, kayaking, swimming, and fishing
✮ Little Rock Central High School Museum, Little Rock - famous site of 1957 desegregation movement
✮ Maxwell Blade Theatre of Magic/Malco Theatre, Hot Springs - well-reviewed magic and comedy show
✮ Mid-America Science Museum, Hot Springs - the best science museum in Arkansas
✮ Mount Magazine State Park, Paris - hiking & climbing trails plus the highpoint of Arkansas (Mt. Magazine); cabin rentals & impressive lodge
✮ Mount Nebo State Park, Dardanelle - panoramic views; 14 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails; cabin rentals and campsites
✮ Old Mill at T.R. Pugh Memorial Park, North Little Rock - authentic reproduction of a water-powered mill; featured in Gone With The Wind
✮ Petit Jean State Park, Morrilton - the crown-jewel of Arkansas's state park system; awesome hiking to waterfalls and geologic wonders
✮ Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Roland - two fun and challenging rock scrambling routes to scenic views on summit; some of AR's best hiking
✮ Wegner Quartz Crystal Mines, Mount Ida - one of the best places to search and dig for crystals in the U.S.
✮ William J. Clinton Presidential Library & Museum, Little Rock - famous presidential attraction; includes an Oval Office replica
Eastern Arkansas
✮ Southland Casino Hotel, West Memphis - one of the nicest casinos in the Mid-South
Are you aware of any other 5-star attractions in Arkansas? If so, please email me at gparsons66@hotmail.com.
For a list of 5-star attractions in neighboring states, click on any of these links:
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BEST TOWNS & CITIES TO VISIT IN ARKANSAS
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These towns and cities in Arkansas are generally regarded as the most interesting to travelers:
✮ Bentonville - a medium-sized city that is famous for its excellent museums (e.g. Crystal Bridges, Walmart Museum), public art/sculptures, and awesome mountain biking trails
✮ Eureka Springs - a small town with a lively historic district that is filled with boutique shops (more than 50) and restaurants; many religious and tourist attractions are nearby
✮ Hot Springs - a small city that serves as the gateway to Hot Springs National Park; has a lively tourist area with many shops and restaurants; many other tourist attractions are nearby
My favorite city in Arkansas is Bentonville - I recommend that first-time visitors spend at least 2-3 nights there. Make sure to visit the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Walmart Museum (aka Walton's 5-10), and also walk around the downtown area where those two museums are. Consider taking a day trip to Eureka Springs. .
My favorite small town in Arkansas is Eureka Springs - I recommend that first-time visitors spend at least 2-3 nights there. Consider taking a day trip to Bentonville while you are there.
If you like hot springs, visit Hot Springs.
If you like mountain biking, visit Bentonville.
If you like museums, visit Bentonville or Little Rock.
Click here if you'd like to see a complete list of towns and cities that I find interesting across the entire U.S.
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WHAT IS ARKANSAS FAMOUS FOR?
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Here are some things that Arkansas is famous or well known for:
✮ canoeing
✮ caves / cave tours
✮ crystal mines
✮ desegregation history / museums
✮ diamond mines
✮ folk music
✮ home of Walmart
✮ hot springs
✮ natural beauty (Arkansas calls itself "The Natural State")
✮ outdoor activities
✮ state parks and their lodges/cabins (Arkansas has one of the U.S.'s best state park systems)
✮ the Clintons
✮ trout fishing
✮ Victorian architecture
Click here if you'd like to learn what other U.S. states are famous for.
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NATIONAL PARKS IN ARKANSAS
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There is one national park and several other federally-managed parks and properties in Arkansas, including:
National Parks
✮ Hot Springs National Park - visit several historic hot spring bathhouses; the park also has many hiking trails and scenic views
National Forests
✮ Ozark-St. Francis National Forest
✮ Ouachita National Forest
National Historical Parks / Other National Parks
✮ Arkansas Post National Memorial
✮ Buffalo National River
✮ Fort Smith National Historic Site
✮ Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
✮ Pea Ridge National Military Park
✮ President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
✮ Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
Hot Springs National Park is worth 1-2 days of your time. While you could probably see most of the key attractions of the park in one day, I would encourage you to stay in the general area a little more than that. There are nice (but not extraordinary) hiking trails in the national park, and there are also many attractions in the adjacent city of Hot Springs. Take note that the bathhouses of the national park are literally across the street from the main tourist shops and restaurants of the city.
For more information on Arkansas's national parks, visit the Arkansas page of the National Park Service.
For an overview of all U.S. national parks, click here.
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Arkansas has more than 50 state parks. Arkansas actually has one of the very best state park systems in the U.S.. Many of them have wonderful campgrounds and some offer excellent overnight lodging opportunities (e.g. cabins).
Many would agree that these represent Arkansas's finest state parks:
Flagship / Premier State Parks:
✮ Crater of Diamonds State Park, Murfreesboro - dig for your own natural diamonds (one of the best places in the U.S. to do so)
✮ Devil's Den State Park, Winslow - unique rock formations; hiking, biking, and backpacking trails; horseback riding; cabin rentals & campsites
✮ Mount Magazine State Park, Paris - hiking & climbing trails plus the highpoint of Arkansas (Mt. Magazine); several overnight lodging options
✮ Mount Nebo State Park - panoramic views; 14 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails; cabin rentals and campsites
✮ Petit Jean State Park, Morrilton - the crown-jewel of Arkansas's state park system; awesome hiking to waterfalls and geologic wonders
✮ Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Roland - two fun and challenging rock scrambling routes to scenic views on summit; some of AR's best hiking
Other Notable State Parks:
✮ Bull Shoals-White River State Park - world-class trout fishing
✮ Lake Catherine State Park - lake activities, hiking trails, waterfalls
✮ Lake Ouachita State Park
✮ Mammoth Spring State Park
✮ Ozark Folk Center State Park
My favorite state park in Arkansas is Petit Jean State Park. The canyons and waterfalls in this state park are spectacular.
I also love rock scrambling up to the summit of Pinnacle Mountain in Pinnacle Mountain State Park near Little Rock. I've done that twice now, and I can't fathom visiting Arkansas again without returning to do this hike. It's just so much fun, especially the extremely steep East Summit Trail. The West Summit Trail is less steep but still challenging nonetheless. Both trails will require you to use your hands fairly often to assist in the rock scrambling that is required to reach the top.
To see my list of the top 100 state parks in the country, click here.
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BEST WATERFALLS IN ARKANSAS
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Arkansas has a staggering amount of natural waterfalls - more than 400! Many of these waterfalls are seasonal, and so they are often at their best soon after a heavy rain. Here are some of the finest waterfalls in Arkansas:
Northwestern & Northcentral Arkansas
✮ Bowers Hollow Falls in the Upper Buffalo Wilderness of Ozark National Forest
✮ Eden Falls on the Lost Valley Trail in the federally-managed area known as Buffalo National River
✮ Fuzzy Butt Falls in Richland Creek Recreation Area
✮ Glory Hole Falls in Ozark National Forest
✮ Hemmed-in-Hollow Falls in the federally-managed area known as Buffalo National River
✮ Magnolia Falls in the Upper Buffalo Wilderness of Ozark National Forest
✮ Triple Falls in Harrison (private property)
Central and Western Arkansas (including Hot Springs and Little Rock)
✮ Cedar Falls in Petit Jean State Park
✮ Falls Creek Falls in Lake Catherine State Park
For a listing of all known waterfalls in Arkansas, visit the World Waterfall Database website.
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BEST SCENIC DRIVES IN ARKANSAS
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Here is a list of the best scenic drives in Arkansas:
✮ AR-7 - a 194-mile paved route from Arkadelphia to Harrison that passes by Hot Springs and through a portion of the Ozark Nat. Forest
✮ Boston Mountains Scenic Loop - a 92-mile paved loop in northwestern Arkansas that includes a variety of roads (including I-49 and US-71)
✮ Great River Road - a 2,069-mile paved route along the Mississippi River that travels from Minnesota to Louisiana; 362 miles are in Arkansas
✮ Mount Magazine Scenic Byway/AR-309 - a 45-mile paved route from AR-10 in Havana that climbs close to the summit of Mount Magazine
✮ Ozark Highlands Scenic Byway/AR-21 - a 46-mile paved route from Clarksville to the Buffalo National River in Kingston
✮ Pig Trail Scenic Byway/AR-23 - a 24-mile paved route from I-40 in Ozark to Brashears/AR-16 that has many steep inclines and sharp curves
✮ Talimena National Scenic Byway - a 54-mile paved route from Mena, AR to Talihina, OK; within Arkansas, the route is AR-88
For a list of great scenic drives in each U.S. state, click here.
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BEST RAIL TRAILS IN ARKANSAS
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Here is a list of some of the best rail trails (or similar cycling paths) in Arkansas:
✮ Arkansas River Trail in Little Rock - a top-rated 21-mile paved rail trail/bike path; travels through Little Rock and North Little Rock
✮ Delta Heritage Trail State Park in eastern Arkansas
✮ Razorback Regional Greenway in Bentonville in northwestern Arkansas
Of all the Arkansas rail trails, the Arkansas River Trail is probably its best.
For detailed information on all known rail trails in Alabama, visit the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy website.
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BEST AMUSEMENT PARKS IN ARKANSAS
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Arkansas has a few notable amusement parks. The best amusement parks in Arkansas include:
✮ Alma Aquatic Park, Alma
✮ Funtrackers Family Fun Park, Hot Springs
✮ Holiday Springs Water Park, Texarkana
✮ Magic Springs Water & Theme Park, Hot Springs
✮ Parrot Island Waterpark, Fort Smith
While you will likely have a great time at these amusement parks, I personally don't feel that any of them are nationally significant.
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Arkansas has many excellent museums. The best museums in Arkansas include:
Northwestern Arkansas (including Bentonville and Eureka Springs)
✮ Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville
✮ Daisy Airgun Museum, Rogers
✮ Museum of Native American History, Bentonville
✮ Scott Family Amazeum, Bentonville
✮ Walmart Museum, Bentonville
Central and Western Arkansas (including Hot Springs and Little Rock)
✮ Esse Purse Museum, Little Rock
✮ Gangster Museum of America, Hot Springs
✮ Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, Little Rock
✮ Mid-America Science Museum, Hot Springs
✮ Museum of Discovery, Little Rock
✮ William J. Clinton Presidential Library, Little Rock
The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art museum is one of the U.S.'s best art museums, and I would also say it's one of the U.S.'s top 100 attractions. It's an absolute must visit in my opinion. You can find the museum in the town of Bentonville, which itself is one of the U.S.'s finest small cities. The Walmart Museum and the Museum of Native American history are also there (along with a ton of outdoor activities, like outstanding mountain biking trails).
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BEST DAY HIKES IN ARKANSAS
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Arkansas has hundreds of miles of hiking trails. Many of the finest hiking trails in the U.S. southcentral region are found in the state. Here are some of the best day hikes in Arkansas:
Northwestern & Northcentral Arkansas
✮ Alum Cove Trail, Alum Cove Natural Bridge Geological Area
✮ Devil's Den Trail, Devil's Den State Park
✮ Glory Hole Trail, Ozark National Forest
✮ Goat Trail / Big Bluff, Buffalo National River
✮ Hawksbill Crag / Whitaker Point, Ozark National Forest - moderately difficult 3.0-mile round-trip hike to the most famous view in the Ozarks
✮ Hemmed in Hollow Trail, Buffalo National River
✮ Indian Rock House, Buffalo National River
✮ Lost Valley, Buffalo National River - fascinating geology, natural bridges, waterfalls, and a cave you can explore; 2.3-miles round-trip
✮ Pedestal Rocks, Ozark National Forest
✮ Sugar Loaf Mountain Nature Trail
✮ Yellow Rock Trail, Devil's Den State Park
Central and Western Arkansas (including Hot Springs and Little Rock)
✮ Cedar Falls Trail, Petit Jean State Park
✮ East Summit Trail, Pinnacle Mountain State Park - the steeper and harder of two routes that lead to the summit of Pinnacle Mountain
✮ Falls Branch Trail, Lake Catherine State Park
✮ Mount Nebo Rim Trail, Mt. Nebo State Park
✮ North Rim Trail, Mount Magazine State Park
✮ Seven Hollows Trail, Petit Jean State Park
✮ Hot Springs National Park trails (e.g. Goat Rock Trail)
✮ West Summit Trail, Pinnacle Mountain State Park - extremely fun and challenge hike/rock scramble to panoramic views
The highpoint of Arkansas is Mount Magazine (2,753'), and the simplest way to reach it is via a fairly easy hike from an unofficial parking area within Mount Magazine State Park. While the summit offers no views, there is a giant sign at the top that is very photo-worthy. If you can, try to stay in a cabin or the lodge within this state park when you go. Mount Magazine State Park is one of the flagship state parks of the outstanding Arkansas state park system.
My favorite rock scramble in the state is Pinnacle Mountain. I've done and enjoyed both the East Summit Trail and and West Summit Trail. The West Summit Trail is less steep, but it is still hard, has huge rock steps, and it often requires the use of your hands. You should hike the West Summit Trail before you attempt the East Summit Trail
(you want to make sure this type of hiking/rock scrambling is your cup of tea first).
To find more hikes in Arkansas or to learn more about the hikes I've listed above, I recommend purchasing hiking guidebooks on Amazon (or from your local retailer). Another option is using alltrails.com, but you have to be very careful when using that website as its information is often wrong or incomplete. Published hiking guidebooks will likely always be significantly better than the information you find online.
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BEST BACKPACKING TRIPS IN ARKANSAS
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Arkansas several excellent backpacking opportunities. Some of premier backpacking routes in Arkansas include:
✮ Butterfield Trail - 15 mile hiking loop in Devil's Den State Park
✮ Cane Creek Lake Trail, Cane Creek State Park
✮ Cove Lake Trail, Mt. Magazine State Park
✮ Eagle Rock Loop - 26 mile hike in Ouachita National Park
✮ North Sylamore Creek Trail, Ozark National Forest
✮ Ouachita Trail - 192-mile hike from near Talimena State Park in Oklahoma to Pinnacle Mountain State Park in Arkansas (near Little Rock)
✮ Ozark Highlands Trail - this 165-mile route is considered one of the country's premier medium-distance backpacking routes
✮ Pigeon Roost Trail, Hobbs State Park Conservation Area
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CLASSIC OUTDOOR ADVENTURES IN ARKANSAS
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Arkansas offers many excellent adventures, including these classics:
✮ Backpacking the Eagle Rock Loop
✮ Backpacking the Ouachita Trail
✮ Backpacking the Ozark Highlands Trail
✮ Canoeing the Buffalo National River
✮ Canoeing the Mulberry River - typically runnable from late-October through mid-June
✮ Caving in Blanchard Springs Caverns (especially the "Wild Cave Tour")
✮ Caving in Comic Cavern
✮ Cycling the Arkansas River Trail in Little Rock
✮ Cycling the Delta Heritage Trail State Park trail
✮ Cycling the Razorback Regional Greenway
✮ Day hiking to Big Bluffs on the Goat Trail
✮ Day hiking to Hawksbill Crag/Whitaker Point
✮ Day hiking to Lost Valley (and then entering the cave at the end with a flashlight or headlamp)
✮ Mountain biking in Bentonville
✮ Mountain biking Lake Ouachita Vista Trail - designated by IMBA as an "epic" mountain biking trail
✮ Mountain biking Ouachita National Recreation Trail - designated by IMBA as an "epic" mountain biking trail
✮ Mountain biking in Bella Vista
✮ Mountain biking in Syllamo - designated by IMBA as an "epic" mountain biking trail
✮ Mountain biking Upper Buffalo Headwaters - designated by IMBA as an "epic" mountain biking trail
✮ Mountain biking Womble Trail - designated by IMBA as an "epic" mountain biking trail
✮ Rock climbing at the Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
✮ Rock scrambling the East Summit Trail in Pinnacle Mountain State Park (near Little Rock)
✮ Rock scrambling the West Summit Trail in Pinnacle Mountain State Park (near Little Rock)
✮ Tubing/floating the Caddo River
✮ Tubing/floating the Kings River
✮ Tubing/floating the Quachita River
✮ Tubing/floating the Spring River
✮ Whitewater kayaking the Mulberry River
✮ Whitewater kayaking the Spring River
There are a few good published guidebooks that you can buy about bouldering and rock-climbing in Arkansas.
You can also visit the excellent rock climbing information found on the Mountain Project website.
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For offbeat and unique Arkansas attractions, visit one or both of these amazing websites: Atlas Obscura and Roadside America
If you are visiting northwestern Arkansas, you should consider also visiting southwestern Missouri. There's a lot more Ozark-type fun to be had there.
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UNIQUE / SPECIALTY FOODS TO TRY IN ARKANSAS
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Here are some unique / specialty foods to try while you are in Arkansas:
✮ cheese dip
✮ chocolate gravy
✮ delta tamales
✮ duck gumbo
✮ fried dill pickles
✮ muscadine jams and jellies
✮ possum pie
✮ southern fried catfish
For a list of unique foods and mom-and-pop type eateries and restaurants in Arkansas (or any other U.S. state), visit the Roadfood.com website.
For a list of unique foods to try in each of the 50 U.S. states, click here.
For a list of the top-rated beers to try in Arkansas (or any other U.S. state), visit the Beer Advocate website.
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OTHER KEY ARKANSAS INFORMATION
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Here is some helpful key information about Arkansas:
State Capital:
Little Rock
Major Airports:
Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) in Little Rock and Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill
Largest Cities:
Little Rock (204,405), Fayetteville (98,023), Fort Smith (89,728), Springdale (87,033), Jonesboro (80,838)
Primary U.S. Interstates:
I-30, I-40, I-49, I-55; both I-57 and I-69 are proposed
State Highpoint:
Mount Magazine (2,753'); a relatively easy day hike within Mount Magazine State Park is required to reach the top
Professional Sports Teams:
None (although college sports are very popular in Arkansas)
Funny or Unique Town/City Names:
Bald Knob, Fifty-Six, Flippin, Gassville, Nimrod, Possum Grape, Stinking Bay, Toad Suck, Turkey Scratch, and Weiner
Take note that in general this travel guide intentionally excluded restaurants, lodging/hotels, breweries, wineries/vineyards, and certain other types of attractions (like arcades, ax-throwing, bowling alleys, and escape rooms). These types of places tend to come and go, and keeping up with that would be too challenging. I encourage you to use Google Maps, Tripadvisor, Yelp, and other travel sites that have reader reviews to find the latest and greatest places that I haven't covered here.
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one of the views on the trail to Hawksbill Crag/Whitaker Point in Arkansas
Christ of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs, Arkansas
downtown Eureka Springs, Arkansas
historic district of Eureka Springs, Arkansas
one of many giant art sculptures in Bentonville, Arkansas
the Walmart Museum in Bentonville, Arkansas
highpoint of Arkansas (a relatively easy hike in Mount Magazine State Park)
views from Mount Magazine State Park, Arkansas
summit of Pinnacle Mountain in Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Arkansas
Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
entering the cave at the end of the Lost Valley Trail, Arkansas
Thorncrown Chapel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas
In addition to the information found on my website, I personally recommend purchasing these road trip/travel-related guidebooks. Click on any book cover to read reviews and/or purchase these books on Amazon.com.
 
 
 
 
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