Must-see Places of Arkansas

Hot Springs National Park (Hot Springs)
– Famous for natural thermal baths and historic Bathhouse Row
Buffalo National River
– First National River in the U.S.; popular for kayaking, hiking, and camping
Ozark National Forest
– Lush forests, waterfalls, trails, and scenic drives
Ouachita National Forest
– Great for hiking, fishing, and mountain biking; includes Talimena Scenic Drive
Crater of Diamonds State Park (Murfreesboro)
– The only public diamond mine in the world where you can dig for diamonds
Mount Magazine State Park
– Home to Arkansas’s highest peak; ideal for hiking and panoramic views
Petit Jean State Park
– Arkansas’s first state park, known for Cedar Falls and hiking trails
Blanchard Springs Caverns
– Spectacular underground cave system in the Ozark Mountains

Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
– Key site of the Civil Rights Movement and school integration in 1957
Clinton Presidential Library (Little Rock)
– Museum and archive dedicated to President Bill Clinton’s time in office
Historic Bathhouse Row (Hot Springs)
– Beautifully preserved 19th-century bathhouses and museums

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (Bentonville)
– World-class art museum funded by Walmart heiress Alice Walton
Arkansas Arts Center (Little Rock)
– Art museum and theater in MacArthur Park
Museum of Native American History (Bentonville)
– Displays thousands of Native American artifacts

Garvan Woodland Gardens (Hot Springs)
– Botanical gardens nestled in the Ouachita Mountains
Devil’s Den State Park
– Known for caves, hiking trails, and beautiful rock formations
Eureka Springs
– Victorian mountain town with unique architecture, art galleries, and healing springs
Mount Nebo State Park
– Offers stunning views, hang-gliding, and hiking trails
Greers Ferry Lake
– A large, clear lake popular for boating and fishing
Thorncrown Chapel (Eureka Springs)
– Striking glass-and-wood chapel in the forest, a favorite for architecture lovers