Top Things to do in Arkansas
Top Hotels in Arkansas
- 1. Best Western Winners Circle
- 2. Best Western Inn Of The Ozarks
- 3. Graduate Fayetteville
- 4. Capital Hotel
- 5. 1905 Basin Park Hotel
- 6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Little Rock - Bryant
- 7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hot Springs
- 8. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bentonville South - Rogers, AR
- 9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham West Memphis
- 10. The Waters Hot Springs, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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What to do and see in Arkansas, United States: The Best Specialty Museums
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. Museum of Native American History
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 960 reviews
The Museum of Native American History invites you to "Walk Through America's Past," where we will give you a glimpse into what life was like for America's first inhabitants. The museum is divided into five different time periods that will guide you through the constantly changing lives of the Native Americans, as seen through their artifacts. Our displays feature relics that date from over 14,000 years old to historic times. Come visit our museum and enjoy seeing some of the finest treasures ever created by early craftsmen. Schools and groups are welcomed, call to make reservations. Handicap Accessible
Reviewed By 77117
What a great collection of arrowheads, tools and pottery. Well arranged and well documented. An hour is plenty to go through the museum, but well worth your time!
2. Old Independence Regional Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Old Independence Regional Museum, located in Batesville, Arkanasas, provides prehistorical and historical information about the 12-counties that made up Old Independence County.
Reviewed By PeggyW415
My husband and I were in Batesville for Scottish Fest at his alma mater, the fabulous Lyon College; however, the cold, April rain put such a damper on the outdoor festivities, we decamped to one of our favorite museums in Arkansas! We have been coming here for several years to peruse their collection of historical records and to work on my genealogical project. The staff is friendly and helpful, the exhibits are educational and regularly updated, and the well stocked Gift Shop always receives a “donation” from me, a jewelry maven!????
3. Historic Dyess Colony: Boyhood Home of Johnny Cash
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By dewaynep2016 - Elizabethtown, United States
I was in the Memphis area so decided to drive the 45 minutes up to Dyess. There is plenty of parking in the old town square area where the visitors center is located. There you purchase tickets and/or gifts, watch a short film, get some information, and are taken over to the administrative building next door for some more information about the era, flooding, the project that created the area, and some about Johnny's high school. With Covid they aren't doing a shuttle presently, so I was given directions to the house. Once there I was met by another gentleman who took me on a tour of the interior and answered a ton of questions. All-in-all a fabulous experience.
4. Historic Arkansas Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 181 reviews
Recalling Arkansas' frontier days with restored pre-Civil War houses plus a museum center featuring full-scale galleries, interactive exhibits and more.
Reviewed By TravellingMagi - Wichita, United States
We decided to spend a few hours here while passing through Little Rock recently and were very glad we did. Great exhibits and the personal, guided tour of all of the outbuildings was a very nice touch that made you really feel as if you were walking back in time. I have family that live in Little Rock who said they've never been there, and that's a shame. It's a real nice piece of preserved history right there in your little city and is well worth the time and money to go and see. Parking can be a bit tricky, but if you're not in a hurry it is well worth the stop. Highly recommended place to visit.
5. Ozark Folk Center State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 421 reviews
The Ozark Folk Center is a people place,dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of traditional Ozark Mountain crafts and music.Visitors can see presentations and demonstrations of the Ozark crafts and music, living history enactments and other special events that highlight this lifestyle. Apprentice and workshop programs pass these skills of the Ozark people to a new generation.As you visit the Folk Center, make your first stop the General Store near the parking lot. From here,buses will take you to the top of the Folk Center's hill to the Ozark Folk Center Theater and the Crafts Village. Stay in one of The Cabins and Dry Creek (60 units) The center also offers a restaurant, the Smokehouse in the Craft Village, conference/meeting facilities for groups large and small and specializes in business retreats and family reunions.
Reviewed By tammypS3613QF - Sand Springs, United States
Awesome place to visit! So many helpful and informative artists. Want to go back already. Many thanks to the printer (oh how I love books and the printed word!), the broom maker, the beeswax soap and candle maker, the textile expert and the docent at the log cabin for your time, knowledge and joy of your crafts!
6. Arkansas Air Museum
7. Heifer Village (Heifer International)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 262 reviews
Reviewed By U8479GUkellyk - Estero, United States
Heifer International is a world organization educating poor communities conservation and recycling, farming techniques, and livestock care. When you arrive there are very friendly and helpful volunteers to inform you about Heifer Intn'l. There are many global displays of the work they do in the USA and the world. There is an urban farm with many ornamentals, fruits, and vegetables that are developed for educational purposes in the communities they visit. Outside you can visit with the Alpacas, cow, goats, roosters, turkey and the caretakers who will answer all questions about the animals. Inside there is a cafe and gift shop. Nice pleasant relaxed visit.
8. Ponca Elk Education Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Backincincy - Lebanon, United States
Great place for kids to learn all about Arkansas wildlife. Some hands on activities were sectioned off due to covid. Staff was very friendly and gave us pointers to see the elk...which we saw that night!! Stop by for some fun learning!
9. Arkansas Railroad Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
The Arkansas Railroad Museum exhibits the history of railroading in Arkansas with a special emphasis on the St. Louis Southwestern Railway, more commonly known as the Cotton Belt Railroad. Housed in the Cotton Belt Backshop building, featuring Cotton Belt steam locomotive 819, which was built in this very building in 1942, the last steam locomotive built in Arkansas. Exhibits also include cabooses (cabeese?), passenger cars, freight cars, diesel locomotives, and a large collection of smaller artifacts of railroad history including timetables, tools, telegraph equipment, pictures, and much more. We are open 9 AM to 2 PM Monday through Saturday, but please call ahead if you are bringing a large group or arriving late, we can often accommodate special requests.
Reviewed By sharonnW3918NL - Little Rock, United States
This Railroad Museum is well stocked with interesting artifacts and various train cars. The volunteer was very knowledgeable and interesting as he had firsthand experience from decades ago. I highly recommend this museum for people of all ages.
10. Daisy Airgun Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
Reviewed By rolandlockhart1259
As we were traveling on I-49 through Roger's Arkansas we saw a sign for Daisy Airgun Museum... we decided to check it out... So glad we did... The museum was really cool and had lots of old airguns on display.... the staff was really knowledgeable on the history of the Daisy brand and all of the guns on display.... the y also had a gift shop where you can purchase all of the Daisy brand airguns and accessories with great prices... We Loaded Up!!!! Really cool place and I suggest folks of every age should check this place out.... weather your looking for the Redrider or your son or daughters first gun this is the place... you will not be disappointed....
