Things to do in Arkansas, United States: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

October 6, 2021 Ying Subia

Living up to its billing as “The Natural State”, the state is a nature wonderland with three national forests, nearly 9,000 miles of pristine streams and rivers, awe-inspiring settings in the Ozark and Quachita mountains and sparkling lakes.

The menu of vacation experiences is an exciting one. For great golf, spas, horse racing and the Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs is the place to go. Outdoor enthusiasts love the Ozark Mountains where activities like canoeing, rafting, kayaking, fishing, hiking and rock climbing are popular. The mountain village of Eureka Springs, with its streets lined with Victorian homes, is brimming with boutiques, antique shops and art galleries. Wine enthusiasts love the Arkansas Wine Country, encompassing the towns of Paris, Ozark and Altus, where German style wines are produced. From its ancient mountains to the Delta flatlands leveled by the Mississippi River, the state has a diverse topography with numerous scenic drives. Try the Pig Trail, Ozark Highlands and Sylamore scenic byways in the Ozark National Forest designated by the U.S. Forest Service. Golfers love the state because greens fees are extremely affordable for great courses. A few excellent public access courses are Sage Meadows in Jonesboro, Stonebridge Meadows in Fayetteville and the Mountain Ranch Course in Fairfield Bay.


Restaurants in Arkansas

1. Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel

504 Memorial Dr, Bella Vista, AR 72714-1842 +1 479-855-6598 http://www.cooperchapel.com/area.html
Excellent
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5.0 based on 301 reviews

Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel

Reviewed By jijij781 - Baton Rouge, United States

This is a quiet and beautiful place to visit. It is located down a short trail in the wood and was built by a student of Frank Lloyd Wright. Must see.

2. Thorncrown Chapel

12968 Highway 62 W, Eureka Springs, AR 72632-9301 +1 479-253-7401 [email protected] http://www.thorncrown.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 3,477 reviews

Thorncrown Chapel

This chapel won an architecture award in 1980.

Reviewed By shelbakramer - Hewitt, United States

Sitting in the Thorncrown chapel with my son on Sunday morning surrounded by the beauty of the foliage and enjoying the incomparable beauty of the architectural experience of the glass and steel structure listening to the sound of gently falling rain and rustling leaves. Such a soul soothing experience.

3. St. Mary's Catholic Church

St. Mary's Mountain, Altus, AR +1 479-468-2585 http://stmarysaltus.org
Excellent
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4.5 based on 46 reviews

St. Mary's Catholic Church

Reviewed By wdlindsy - Little Rock, United States

I hadn't been to St. Mary's after its Italianate basilica interior was repainted several years ago. I stopped there with German guests last week, and was delighted — as they were — with the beautiful restoration job that has been done inside the church. The murals and stenciling (done by German artist Fridolin Fuchs in the first decade of the 20th century) are vibrant and were carefully touched up. The results are simply breathtaking. I especially like the careful way in which the details on the old organ have been highlighted with bright contrasting colors, and the beautiful work done on the organ loft, too. Also not to be missed: the spectacular view outside the church, which sits on a small mountain, across the valley below and to rolling hills beyond. We stopped on a Saturday, and the church was open. I would hope it's open on other days, too, in addition to Sunday.

4. St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church

30 Crescent Dr Historic Loop, Eureka Springs, AR 72632-3037 +1 479-253-2222 http://stelizabethar.org
Excellent
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4.5 based on 653 reviews

St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church

Reviewed By hawkwindar7 - El Dorado, United States

Well worth your stop near the Crescent Hotel; steeped in history, sits near the mountain-top; beautiful outdoor artwork; pays great homage to our Lord and Savior and well worth the stop.

5. St. Mary of the Springs Catholic Church

100 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901-3528 +1 501-623-3233 [email protected] http://www.stmaryofthesprings.org
Excellent
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

St. Mary of the Springs Catholic Church

St. Mary's is the second oldest church in Hot Springs, located on Central Avenue downtown, near the round fountain. It is on the corner of Central and Whittington Avenues.

6. Augusta Presbyterian Church

211 N 3rd St, Augusta, AR 72006-2313 +1 870-347-5656
Augusta Presbyterian Church

7. Subiaco Abbey

405 N Subiaco Ave, Subiaco, AR 72865-9798 +1 479-934-1001 [email protected] https://countrymonks.org/

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