Northwest Arkansas Attractions
Honeymooners and couples love this part of the state. It's also great for nature lovers!
Photographs of Northwest Arkansas
Photographs of Ponca, elk, the Buffalo River and Lost Valley.
Photographs of Ponca, elk, the Buffalo River and Lost Valley.
Visit the Elk in Boxley Valley, Ponca and Jasper, Arkansas
Arkansas has a few herds of elk and they that are commonly seen in Jasper and Boxley Valley. Find out where to go and when to see them.
Arkansas has a few herds of elk and they that are commonly seen in Jasper and Boxley Valley. Find out where to go and when to see them.
Buffalo National Park - Float The Buffalo
This federally protected stream runs 150 miles. Fun for outdoors lovers or canoers of any level of expertise.
870-741-5443
This federally protected stream runs 150 miles. Fun for outdoors lovers or canoers of any level of expertise.
870-741-5443
Eureka Springs Gardens
This garden has 33 acres of hardwood trees, select native plants and ever-changing flora. They have woodlands, meadows, hillsides and rock settings.
5.5 miles west of Eureka Springs, off Scenic Highway 62
479-253-9244.
This garden has 33 acres of hardwood trees, select native plants and ever-changing flora. They have woodlands, meadows, hillsides and rock settings.
5.5 miles west of Eureka Springs, off Scenic Highway 62
479-253-9244.
Eureka Springs - Gay Nineties Button and Doll Museum
A personal collection of dolls and button art on display.
US 62 E
479-253-9321.
A personal collection of dolls and button art on display.
US 62 E
479-253-9321.
Eureka Springs - Crescent Hotel
Have you always wanted to stay in a haunted house? Here's your chance! Crescent Hotel is legended to be haunted. If you don't believe in that sort of thing, it is still one of the nicest historic hotels in the state.
1-800-342-9766.
Have you always wanted to stay in a haunted house? Here's your chance! Crescent Hotel is legended to be haunted. If you don't believe in that sort of thing, it is still one of the nicest historic hotels in the state.
1-800-342-9766.
Paris - Cowie Wine Cellars
This winery offers tours and tasting as well as a museum featuring scenes depicting the history of wine making.
Arkansas Highway 22
479-963-3990.
This winery offers tours and tasting as well as a museum featuring scenes depicting the history of wine making.
Arkansas Highway 22
479-963-3990.
Paris - Mount Magazine
One of the newest state parks, Mount Magazine is 2,753 feet tall. Offers a great view, hiking trails and picnicking.
Scenic Highway 309
479-963-8502.
One of the newest state parks, Mount Magazine is 2,753 feet tall. Offers a great view, hiking trails and picnicking.
Scenic Highway 309
479-963-8502.
Scenic Byway 7
If quaint towns, beautiful mountains, outstretched lakes, friendly people, history and never ending forest sounds good to you, you should spend a day exploring Arkansas Scenic Highway 7.
If quaint towns, beautiful mountains, outstretched lakes, friendly people, history and never ending forest sounds good to you, you should spend a day exploring Arkansas Scenic Highway 7.
West Fork - Devil's Den State Park
The park features cabins, camping, horseback rider and hiking trials. This is a very popular vacation spot in Arkansas.
11222 W. Ark. 72
1-800-983-2684.
The park features cabins, camping, horseback rider and hiking trials. This is a very popular vacation spot in Arkansas.
11222 W. Ark. 72
1-800-983-2684.
Bentonville - Wal-Mart Visitor's Center
If you're a fan of Sam Walton or Wal-mart, take a trip to Bentonville to visit the Wal-Mart visitor's center. It's been described as "Disney World for Wal-Mart."
05 North Main Street
479-273-1329
If you're a fan of Sam Walton or Wal-mart, take a trip to Bentonville to visit the Wal-Mart visitor's center. It's been described as "Disney World for Wal-Mart."
05 North Main Street
479-273-1329
Bentonville - Peel House Museum and Historical Garden
An Italianatevilla built in 1875 by Col. Sam Peel. The mansion and gardens are open to the public. Guided tours are available.
400 S. Walton Blvd.
479-273-9664.
An Italianatevilla built in 1875 by Col. Sam Peel. The mansion and gardens are open to the public. Guided tours are available.
400 S. Walton Blvd.
479-273-9664.
Berryville - Cosmic Cavern
This is the site of the Ozarks' largest underground lake. Take a one-hour guided tour through subterranean rooms and across an underground bridge. They also have gemstone mining.
Arkansas Highway 21 N
870-749-2298.
This is the site of the Ozarks' largest underground lake. Take a one-hour guided tour through subterranean rooms and across an underground bridge. They also have gemstone mining.
Arkansas Highway 21 N
870-749-2298.
Berryville - Carroll County Heritage Center
This museum offers A trip through Berryville history. There is a moonshine still, funeral parlor and one-room school.
870-423-6312.
This museum offers A trip through Berryville history. There is a moonshine still, funeral parlor and one-room school.
870-423-6312.
Bull Shoals - Bull Shoals Cavern
Take a tour through this cave which is over 350 million years old.
1-800-445-7177
Take a tour through this cave which is over 350 million years old.
1-800-445-7177
Eureka Springs - Abundant Memories Heritage Village
Authentic antiques from Revolutionary War through the Civil War. Tour through 26 picturesque buildings and see thousands of antiques, guns, tools, carriages and furniture.
Arkansas Highway 23 N.
479-253-6764.
Authentic antiques from Revolutionary War through the Civil War. Tour through 26 picturesque buildings and see thousands of antiques, guns, tools, carriages and furniture.
Arkansas Highway 23 N.
479-253-6764.
Eureka Springs - Belle of the Ozarks
The Belle offers Beaver Lake cruises with guided tours of historic sites and Indian burial grounds.
Starkey Park, off U.S. 62 W.
1-800-552-3803
The Belle offers Beaver Lake cruises with guided tours of historic sites and Indian burial grounds.
Starkey Park, off U.S. 62 W.
1-800-552-3803
Eureka Springs - Elna N. Smith Foundation Site/Great Passion Play
Location of The Great Passion Play, (late April through October), plus the seven-story-high Christ of the Ozarks statue, the Sacred Arts Center, Bible Museum, the New Holy Land, re-creations of Biblical sites, the Smith Memorial Chapel, a 10-foot section of Berlin Wall, shops and more.
Statue Rd. off U.S. 62 E.
1-866-566-3565
Location of The Great Passion Play, (late April through October), plus the seven-story-high Christ of the Ozarks statue, the Sacred Arts Center, Bible Museum, the New Holy Land, re-creations of Biblical sites, the Smith Memorial Chapel, a 10-foot section of Berlin Wall, shops and more.
Statue Rd. off U.S. 62 E.
1-866-566-3565
Eureka Springs - North Arkansas Railway
Visit a restored steam engines and taje a passenger car ride. Lunch and dinner are served aboard Eureka Dining Car.
Scenic AR 23 N.
479-253-9623.
Visit a restored steam engines and taje a passenger car ride. Lunch and dinner are served aboard Eureka Dining Car.
Scenic AR 23 N.
479-253-9623.
Eureka Springs Historical Museum
Take a tour through Eureka Spring's history. See documents, clothing, mementos, photographs and furniture.
95 S. Main
479-253-9417.
Take a tour through Eureka Spring's history. See documents, clothing, mementos, photographs and furniture.
95 S. Main
479-253-9417.
Eureka Springs - Frog Fantasies
A personal collection of frog memorabilia on display. The collection is over 50 years old and takes up a whole building.
151 Spring St
479-253-7227.
A personal collection of frog memorabilia on display. The collection is over 50 years old and takes up a whole building.
151 Spring St
479-253-7227.
Eureka Springs - Onyx Cave
Guided tours of underground rooms and unique cave formations. Museum and gift shops are also on the site.
US 62 E.
479-253-9321.
Guided tours of underground rooms and unique cave formations. Museum and gift shops are also on the site.
US 62 E.
479-253-9321.
Eureka Springs - Opera of the Ozarks
Summer opera presentations, outdoor theater and classical music and dance.
U.S. 62 W.
479-253-8595.
Summer opera presentations, outdoor theater and classical music and dance.
U.S. 62 W.
479-253-8595.
Eureka Springs - Pine Mountain Jamboree
A family operated music and comedy stage show. The jamboree is open March - Oct.
U.S. 62 E.
479-253-9156.
A family operated music and comedy stage show. The jamboree is open March - Oct.
U.S. 62 E.
479-253-9156.
Eureka Springs - Quigley's Castle
View this extensive collection of butterflies, moths, rocks, arrowheads and flowers. [p] Ark. 23 S.
479-253-8311
View this extensive collection of butterflies, moths, rocks, arrowheads and flowers. [p] Ark. 23 S.
479-253-8311
Eureka Springs - Thorncrown Chapel
Thorncrown Chapel is one of the most unique chapels you'll ever see. It is almost all glass with 425 windows and over 6,000 square feet of glass. It was Designed by Fayetteville architect E. Fay Jones. The use of glass seems to bring nature into the building. It is a common spot for weddings and wedding photographs in Arkansas.
479-253-7401
12968 HWY 62 West
Thorncrown Chapel is one of the most unique chapels you'll ever see. It is almost all glass with 425 windows and over 6,000 square feet of glass. It was Designed by Fayetteville architect E. Fay Jones. The use of glass seems to bring nature into the building. It is a common spot for weddings and wedding photographs in Arkansas.
479-253-7401
12968 HWY 62 West
Eureka Springs - Red Bud Horseback Riding Stables
Open March through October, you can enjoy a horseback ride through a private wildlife reserve. Call for an appointment.
U.S. 62 E
479-253-6556
Open March through October, you can enjoy a horseback ride through a private wildlife reserve. Call for an appointment.
U.S. 62 E
479-253-6556
Eureka Springs - Rosalie House
Built in the 1880s, this landmark has been restored and furnished with period antiques. Guided tours are available.
282 Spring St.
479-253-7377
Built in the 1880s, this landmark has been restored and furnished with period antiques. Guided tours are available.
282 Spring St.
479-253-7377
Eureka Springs - St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church
This church is listed in Ripley's "Believe It or Not." You can enter through the bell tower to tour this historic church. The bell tower has the 14 Stations of the Cross in Italian marble along the right hand side.
Crescent Drive
479-253-9853
This church is listed in Ripley's "Believe It or Not." You can enter through the bell tower to tour this historic church. The bell tower has the 14 Stations of the Cross in Italian marble along the right hand side.
Crescent Drive
479-253-9853
Eureka Springs - Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
A wildlife refuge which shelters over 200 lions, tigers, and other exotic cats. The refuge also has a few species of bear.
Hwy 23 South
479-253-5841
A wildlife refuge which shelters over 200 lions, tigers, and other exotic cats. The refuge also has a few species of bear.
Hwy 23 South
479-253-5841
El Dorado - South Arkansas Arboretum State Park
A natural park for exotic and native plants.[p] Mount Holly Road and Timberlane
870-862-8131, extension 188.
A natural park for exotic and native plants.[p] Mount Holly Road and Timberlane
870-862-8131, extension 188.
Fayetteville - Arkansas Air Museum
Learn about aviation history and take a tour through the state's largest wooden hanger. They also have a flight simulator.
Drake Field, U.S. 71 S
479-521-4947.
Learn about aviation history and take a tour through the state's largest wooden hanger. They also have a flight simulator.
Drake Field, U.S. 71 S
479-521-4947.
Fayetteville - Headquarters House and Grounds
Both Union and Confederate troops used this 1853 home as headquarters during the Civil War. Contains Civil War artifacts and grounds with period landscaping.
118 E. Dickson St.
479-521-2970
Both Union and Confederate troops used this 1853 home as headquarters during the Civil War. Contains Civil War artifacts and grounds with period landscaping.
118 E. Dickson St.
479-521-2970
Fayetteville - Walton Arts Center
Theaters, galleries, performing areas and more. The center draws Broadway touring shows and other top attractions.
495 W. Dickson St.
479-443-9216 (office) 479-443-5600 (box office)
Theaters, galleries, performing areas and more. The center draws Broadway touring shows and other top attractions.
495 W. Dickson St.
479-443-9216 (office) 479-443-5600 (box office)
Fordyce - Dallas County Museum
A museum of local history with a hands-on craft area for kids.
221 Main Street
870-352-7202
A museum of local history with a hands-on craft area for kids.
221 Main Street
870-352-7202
Fort Smith - Bonneville House
An 1860s Victorian Renaissance home decorated with period antiques and furniture.
318 N. 7th St.
479-782-7854.
An 1860s Victorian Renaissance home decorated with period antiques and furniture.
318 N. 7th St.
479-782-7854.
Fort Smith - Clayton House
A mansion with Classic Revival Victorian architecture. This museum home belonged to the district attorney under Judge Isaac C. Parker.
514 N. 6th
501-783-3000.
A mansion with Classic Revival Victorian architecture. This museum home belonged to the district attorney under Judge Isaac C. Parker.
514 N. 6th
501-783-3000.
Fort Smith - Darby House
The boyhood home of General William O. Darby, leader of Darby's Rangers in World War II. The house contains tributes to Darby and artifacts from Cisterna, Italy which is Fort Smith's sister city.
311 General Darby St.
479-782-3388
The boyhood home of General William O. Darby, leader of Darby's Rangers in World War II. The house contains tributes to Darby and artifacts from Cisterna, Italy which is Fort Smith's sister city.
311 General Darby St.
479-782-3388
Fort Smith - Art Center
Housed in the Vaughn-Schaap House, a Victorian Second Empire structure, the center presents changing exhibits and a permanent collection.
423 N. 6th St.
479-784-2787
Housed in the Vaughn-Schaap House, a Victorian Second Empire structure, the center presents changing exhibits and a permanent collection.
423 N. 6th St.
479-784-2787
Fort Smith National Historic Site
This site features the remains the Federal Court for the Western District of Arkansas, "Hangin' Judge" Isaac C. Parker's courtroom, a reproduction of the 1886 gallows, the "Hell on the Border" jail, the 1846 Commissary Storehouse and re-creation of the old fort's flagpole.
3rd and Rogers
479-783-3961
This site features the remains the Federal Court for the Western District of Arkansas, "Hangin' Judge" Isaac C. Parker's courtroom, a reproduction of the 1886 gallows, the "Hell on the Border" jail, the 1846 Commissary Storehouse and re-creation of the old fort's flagpole.
3rd and Rogers
479-783-3961
Fort Smith - Fort Smith Trolley Museum
Take a ride on a 1926 electric streetcar which is listed on the National Register. Also on display are railroad and transportation memorabilia.
100 S. 4th
479-783-0205.
Take a ride on a 1926 electric streetcar which is listed on the National Register. Also on display are railroad and transportation memorabilia.
100 S. 4th
479-783-0205.
Fort Smith - Miss Laura's Visitor Center
A restored turn-of-the-century brothel that is now the city's visitor center.
2 N. B St.
1-800-637-1477.
A restored turn-of-the-century brothel that is now the city's visitor center.
2 N. B St.
1-800-637-1477.
Fort Smith - U.S. National Cemetery
Established in 1818 as part of the original post, the cemetery includes interments that date to 1812, including Judge Parker, many of his deputies and World War II hero, Gen. W.O. Darby.
522 Garland and 6th Sts.
Established in 1818 as part of the original post, the cemetery includes interments that date to 1812, including Judge Parker, many of his deputies and World War II hero, Gen. W.O. Darby.
522 Garland and 6th Sts.
Harrison - Mystic Caverns
This cavern offers guided tours though some of the Ozark's most beautiful caves. They have gift shops and a museum.
Scenic Ark. 7 Byway
1-888-743-1739
This cavern offers guided tours though some of the Ozark's most beautiful caves. They have gift shops and a museum.
Scenic Ark. 7 Byway
1-888-743-1739
Jasper - Alum Cove Natural Bridge
This bridge was created by a rock formation. Picnic area and easy to walk trials are located near the bridge.
Off Ark. 16
This bridge was created by a rock formation. Picnic area and easy to walk trials are located near the bridge.
Off Ark. 16
Jasper - Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
A western adventure with horseback riding, great scenery, outdoor cooking and cabins. Children's "ranch" is available for the kids. Reservations required.
Off state Hwy. 74
1-800-480-9635
A western adventure with horseback riding, great scenery, outdoor cooking and cabins. Children's "ranch" is available for the kids. Reservations required.
Off state Hwy. 74
1-800-480-9635
Monticello - Drew County Historical Museum
This museum is in a 1909 home next to two 1800s log cabins. It has artifacts and antiques from the town's history.
This museum is in a 1909 home next to two 1800s log cabins. It has artifacts and antiques from the town's history.
Pea Ridge National Military Park
This was the site of the largest Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River. The park offers a guided tour and a museum.
U.S. 64 and Ark. 184
870-755-2500.
This was the site of the largest Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River. The park offers a guided tour and a museum.
U.S. 64 and Ark. 184
870-755-2500.
Pelsor - Haw Creek Falls
This small stream has with many falls, rocks and bluffs. Fishing and hiking trials are available. Perfect for a short rest and picnic.
Ark. 123
479-284-3150
This small stream has with many falls, rocks and bluffs. Fishing and hiking trials are available. Perfect for a short rest and picnic.
Ark. 123
479-284-3150
Pindall - Hurricane River Cave
See the remains of prehistoric bears and a saber-toothed tigers which have been found among the cavern's formations.
Off U.S. 65
1-800-245-2282
See the remains of prehistoric bears and a saber-toothed tigers which have been found among the cavern's formations.
Off U.S. 65
1-800-245-2282
Pottsville - Potts Inn Museum
Once a major stop on the Butterfield Overland Stage route, this restored antebellum home now showcases antiques and a hat museum.
Arkansas Hwy. 247
479-968-5404.
Once a major stop on the Butterfield Overland Stage route, this restored antebellum home now showcases antiques and a hat museum.
Arkansas Hwy. 247
479-968-5404.
Rogers - Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
This 130-acre park commemorates the Civil War battle. Park includes the battlefield itself, museum, historic homes, bi-annual reenactments and living history programs.
U.S. 62
479-846-2990
This 130-acre park commemorates the Civil War battle. Park includes the battlefield itself, museum, historic homes, bi-annual reenactments and living history programs.
U.S. 62
479-846-2990
Russellville - Arkansas River Visitor Center
Exhibits chronicle the development of the $1.2 billion McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System.
Old Post Road Park
479-968-5008
Exhibits chronicle the development of the $1.2 billion McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System.
Old Post Road Park
479-968-5008
Russellville - Arkansas Tech University Museum of History
Exhibits focus on the Native American influence in Western Arkansas from 12,000 years ago to today.
Arkansas Tech University campus
479-964-0826
Exhibits focus on the Native American influence in Western Arkansas from 12,000 years ago to today.
Arkansas Tech University campus
479-964-0826
Russellville - Lake Dardanelle State Park
This large park has two locations. The park claims to have the state's best Bass fishing. Also has a camping area and marina.
Russelville and Dardanelle
479-967-5516.
This large park has two locations. The park claims to have the state's best Bass fishing. Also has a camping area and marina.
Russelville and Dardanelle
479-967-5516.
Springdale - Arkansas and Missouri Railroad
Take a ride on a vintage train that from Springdale to Van Buren. Train goes through towering tresles and an extensive man-made tunnel.
107 N. Commercial St.
479-751-8600.
Take a ride on a vintage train that from Springdale to Van Buren. Train goes through towering tresles and an extensive man-made tunnel.
107 N. Commercial St.
479-751-8600.
Springdale - Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
A city block museum with seven buildings including a log cabin from 1800.
118 W. Johnson
479-750-8165
A city block museum with seven buildings including a log cabin from 1800.
118 W. Johnson
479-750-8165
Rogers - Beaver Lake
The 11,646-acre Hobbs State Management Area is open for limited outdoor recreation and nature study. It offers undeveloped access to the 28,000-acre Beaver Lake.
The 11,646-acre Hobbs State Management Area is open for limited outdoor recreation and nature study. It offers undeveloped access to the 28,000-acre Beaver Lake.
Sulfur Springs - Old Spanish Treasure Cave
These well lighted underground caverns have legends of hidden treasure hidden behind them. They offer an interesting history and an interesting hike through the caverns.
14290 N. Hwy. 59 479-787-6508
These well lighted underground caverns have legends of hidden treasure hidden behind them. They offer an interesting history and an interesting hike through the caverns.
14290 N. Hwy. 59 479-787-6508
Van Buren - Crawford County Courthouse
The oldest active county courthouse west of the Mississippi.[p] 5th and Main
The oldest active county courthouse west of the Mississippi.[p] 5th and Main
Van Buren - Ozark Scenic Railway & Old Frisco Depot
Old Frisco Depot was built in 1901 and now serves as the chamber of commerce office and includes an exhibit honoring native son, Bob Burns, a radio and motion picture star of the '30s and '40s. The Ozark Scenic Railway is a 70-mile scenic rail excursion through the Boston Mountains and it departs from the Frisco Depot for round-trip to Winslow.
813 Main
1-800-687-8600
Old Frisco Depot was built in 1901 and now serves as the chamber of commerce office and includes an exhibit honoring native son, Bob Burns, a radio and motion picture star of the '30s and '40s. The Ozark Scenic Railway is a 70-mile scenic rail excursion through the Boston Mountains and it departs from the Frisco Depot for round-trip to Winslow.
813 Main
1-800-687-8600
Waldron - Blythe's Museum
Check out the town's history and see some Indian artifacts.
635 N. Main
479-637-3730
Check out the town's history and see some Indian artifacts.
635 N. Main
479-637-3730