Travel Arkansas
By Amanda Galiano, About.com Guide to Little Rock
Arkansas is full of great sights and sites. The natural state has plenty of attractions for any type of outing. We have adventure for the daredevils, family vacations, romance and more.
Seeing The Sights
Arkansas has some of the best scenery in the country. From the top of Mount Magazine to the swampy bottoms in Newport, you can see just about any type of natural beauty in Arkansas you want to see. Wildlife abounds here too. It's a bird watcher's heaven.
- Mount Magazine - "Highest point in the state" (Paris)
- Devil's Den - "Caverns and Camping" (West Fork)
- Blanchard Springs Caverns (Mountain Home)
- Top State and National Parks
- Lake Degray (Bismark)
- Lake Ouachita State Park (near Hot Springs)
- Petit Jean (Morrilton )
- Lake Dardanelle (Russelville)
- Park-a-Day Index - Info for 30 of Arkansas' State Parks
Adventure
Are you an adrenaline junkie? Are you always looking for your next thrill? Arkansas has a lot to offer those among us who are looking for adventure whether that adventure be jumping out of a plane, running a marathon or just taking a leisurely horseback ride down an Arkansas trail.
See History
If you're looking to plan an education trip to Arkansas, the parks, exhibits and sites should be on your list.
- Ozark Mountain Folk Center (Mountain View)
- Toltec Mounds (Scott)
- Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum (North Little Rock)
- MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History (Little Rock)
- Historic Arkansas Museum (Little Rock)
- Central High Museum and Visitor Center (Little Rock)
- Crowley's Ridge (Paragould)
- Wal-mart Museum and Visitor's Center (Bentonville)
- Hanging Judge's Court and Gallows (Fort Smith)
- Louisiani Purchase State Park (Brinkley)
Famous Local Festivals
Typical of most southern states, Arkansas has more than enough fun and quirky festivals. We celebrate everything from watermelon to delta blues. There even used to be a Mosquito Festival in Arkansas. Who celebrates mosquitoes?
- Greek Food Fest (Little Rock)
- Watermelon Festival (Hope)
- Daffodil Festivals (Camden, Washington, Wye Mountain)
- Riverfest (Little Rock)
- Toad Suck Daze (Conway)
- Worldfest (Little Rock)
- Musicfest (El Dorado)
- Arkansas Blues and Heritage Festival aka "King Biscuit" (Helena)
- Portfest (Jacksonsport)
For Families
Arkansas is the perfect place for families to vacation. It's inexpensive, there's lots to do and nothing in the state is too far from home if you live in Little Rock. We have many opportunities for family camping and fishing. If your kids aren't the outdoorsy types, we have amusement parks, shopping and more.
For Couples
Arkansas has some breathtaking views that are sure to inspire romance. Hot Springs has its bathhouses and romantic Arlington. Queen Wilhelmina is a castle in the sky.
