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About Arkansas

Known as “the Natural State,” Arkansas isn’t lacking in outdoor activities. Arkansas is a southern gem that makes for a wonderful escape. Arkansas also has many popular cities, and lots of history to soak up in the local small towns. With Little Rock High School and Fort Smith, historical sites are interspersed with the natural. Spend your days by the lake, in a spa town, or taking in the vast land.

Things to do in Arkansas

The most famous site in Arkansas is probably Little Rock High School, an important part of history in the desegregation of schools. This landmark is an important part of the civil rights movement, and is a must-see if you’re in Arkansas. Between Hot Springs, Eureka Springs, and Fayetteville, there’s something for everyone in Arkansas.

Best cities to visit in Arkansas

Little Rock is the capital and most popular city in Arkansas. With art, theater, and the symphony orchestra, Arkansas mixes culture with nature. Even in the city, there’s lots of outdoor activities such as hiking and boating to do. Fayetteville is another major city in Arkansas, home to the University of Arkansas and within the Ozark Mountains.

Best small towns in Arkansas

Jasper is a small town in Newton County, and close to the Buffalo River. In Jasper, it’s not abnormal to see elk running around outside of the town, which is celebrated at Jasper’s Buffalo River Elk Festival. Eureka Springs in the hillsides of the Ozark Mountains began as a spa town, but has a surprising presence in the art world. With opera festivals and rows of galleries, downtown Eureka is a pleasure to visit.

Best lake vacations in Arkansas

Arkansas has many beautiful lakes, drawing visitors for family lake vacations. Whether you want to book a rental nearby the lakes, or want to drive out to visit them, they’ll be a staple of your getaway in Arkansas. Lake Ponder is in Crowley’s Ridge State Park, and is very peaceful. Lake Wedington is in Washington County, and has lots of nearby cabins. Lake Fayetteville is known for its boating and watersports!

Best National Parks in Arkansas

The Hot Springs National Park is, of course, right outside of the town of Hot Springs. The hot springs themselves can be found in the national park, along with the old bathhouses that were said to be therapeutic and healing. The Fort Smith National Historic Site is overseen by the National Parks, and preserves two historic forts as well as the Trail of Tears.