Best Places to Visit in Arkansas
Sometimes you just want to get out and explore. We try to strike a good balance of places that you will really enjoy. Finding ideas for family friendly outings, or interesting places to go in Arkansas with your friends, both are at your fingertips here with America Top 10. We aim to give you plenty of ideas without you having to do all the research. That way you can easily decide if you want to explore Arkansas sites or check out the sites in another state.
You have also heard how it is becoming a lot more popular to have staycations (where you stay home instead of going to far off places) and discover new and interesting places in the near vicinity. We try to make that easier for you. Check out the sites in Arkansas that have become local favorites easily with our site.
We hope that we have provided you plenty of choices in Arkansas whether this is a new area for you or your own back yard. Something a little different from the typical amusement park. If you really loved somewhere but don’t see them on our list let us know, we are always looking to improve our lists and we can only do that with your help.
Bradbury Art Museum
Jonesboro, AR
The Bradbury Art Museum features changing exhibitions of contemporary art in all media with programming that promotes the understanding of art and its significance to society. Prominent regional, national and international artists are presented to inform viewers of cultural developments in our community, across the country and around the world. Through these endeavors we invite museum visitors and program participants to meaningfully engage in artistic experiences that are enlightening and educational.
Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum
North Little Rock, AR
The Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum is open year round for those wanting to explore their museum exhibits and experience a World War II submarine. The Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum is one of central Arkansas’ best kept secrets.
Wildwood Park
Little Rock, AR
Wildwood Park is home to the unique botanical gardens and Lucy Lockett Cabe Festival Theatre. The aim of Wildwood Park is to challenge the intellect, engage the imagination, and celebrate the human spirit through encounter with nature.
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
Fayetteville, AR
The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is a unique destination in Northwest Arkansas that draws more than 80,000 visitors a year. The Garden is a collection of twelve themed gardens and includes the region’s only butterfly house. They provide educational, entertainment, and recreational opportunities for students, residents, and Garden visitors to increase their appreciation of the native and natural ecosystem of the Ozarks.
Cosmic Cavern
Berryville, AR
Visitors can tour around the Cosmic Cavern for an hour, allowing them to see two bottomless cave lakes. There is also a newly discovered area, Silent Splendor, which has one of the longest soda straw formations in the Ozarks measuring over nine feet.
Wild River Country
Little Rock, AR
Wild River Country is well-known for being Arkansas’ largest water park with unique attractions such as the Cyclone, Vertigo, Pipeline, and Sidewinder. Wild River Country also hosts birthdays and offers discount admission for groups.
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
Prairie Grove, AR
Recognized nationally as one of America’s most intact Civil War battlefields, Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park protects the battle site and interprets the Battle of Prairie Grove, where on December 7, 1862, the Confederate Army of the Trans-Mississippi clashed with the Union Army of the Frontier in a day of fierce fighting resulting in about 2,700 casualties. This marked the last major Civil War engagement in northwest Arkansas. Walk along the ridge and in the valley where the heaviest fighting took place. They share stories about the battle, how the landscape affected and shaped the strategic decisions made by both armies, and the Civil War’s devastating local effect.
Lokomotion Family Fun Park
Fayetteville, AR
Lokomotion Family Fun Park, is Northwest Arkansas’ favorite fun destination for every occasion. Enjoy the only go karts & bumper boats in the area along with two 18-hole miniature golf courses, spin zone bumper cars, lazer tag, and an amazing arcade. They serve some mouth-watering pizza, wings, and more as well.
Little Rock Zoo
Little Rock, AR
The Little Rock Zoo has long been one of Arkansas’s great treasures. Today, the Zoo has grown to include nearly 700 animals representing 200+ species, many on the endangered list. The Zoo itself, has become one of the state’s greatest educational and conservation resources. If you need a break from the action, stop by Cafe Africa for a bite to eat or take a relaxing ride on the Over-the-Jumps Carousel.
