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.
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.
Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center
Jonesboro, AR
The Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center in Jonesboro offers visitors the chance to experience and explore a unique piece of North America and its wildlife. Inside the center, exhibits reveal the natural forces that formed the 200-mile-long ridge and native wildlife, ranging from large game animals to small insects. In addition to self-guided exhibits and trails, Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center offers many activities and nature education programs.
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.
Craighead Forest Park
Jonesboro, AR
Craighead Forest Park opened when the Young Men’s Civic Club began work on the lake in 1937. It is now a city owned park that is situated in the scenic beauty of Crowley’s Ridge. This 692 acre park offers many recreational opportunities for the public to enjoy.
Lake Sequoyah Park
Fayetteville, AR
Lake Sequoyah is comprised of approximately 1,400 acres of land and 389 acres of water. The City of Fayetteville purchased the property in 1958, and the lake was originally constructed as a water supply reservoir. The city stopped using it as a water supply in the 1960’s when Beaver Water District became the primary source of water for Northwest Arkansas. Today, patrons enjoy boating, fishing, nature watching, picnicking and hiking. The park has a marina, boat ramp and courtesy dock. Fishing permits are required and can be purchased at the marina. Nature trails provide gorgeous views of the lake with plenty of spur trails for fishing access. The area is noted for its plentiful bird population, including Great Blue Heron, American Bald Eagle and Belted Kingfisher.
Sassafras Springs Vineyard and Winery
Springdale, AR
Sassafras Springs Vineyard is a newly designed venue, that will accommodate all of your celebrations. Enjoy exceptional wines inside their beautiful tasting room, under their covered patio next to the fireplace, or on one of their many over-sized decks. In the spring of 2015, they will begin making their own wines out of their newly constructed wine production building.
NWA Escape Room
Fayetteville, AR
The NWA Escape Room is a premiere entertainment destination in Fayetteville. Here you’ll experience a Live Action Adventure like no other, where you get to work against the clock to solve puzzles, riddles and clues during one of their Room Escape experiences. You’ll see why this fun activity is sweeping the nation, this is the perfect adventure for groups of all kinds.
Mid-America Science Museum
Piney, AR
Mid-America Science Museum is recognized for its 100 hands-on exhibits about the science of our world. Throughout the year, the museum constantly changes and updates their exhibits into hands-on experiences and blockbuster attractions.
Blanchard Springs Caverns
Fifty-Six, AR
Blanchard Spring Caverns offer a variety of tours, including the Dripstone Trail, the Discovery Trail, the Discovery in the Dark Headlamp Tour, and the caverns newest trail, the Wild Cave Tour. The place is also well know for its underground river and the world’s largest flowstone.
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.