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Magic Springs Theme Park

Hot Springs

Magic Springs Theme ParkMagic Springs offers the greatest entertainment package in the state of Arkansas, with dozens of exciting rides and attractions designed to appeal to every member of the family Thrill with the NEW X-Coaster and The Gauntlet, enjoy the classic Arkansas Twister or zip..

Little Rock Zoo

Little Rock

Little Rock ZooThe Little Rock Zoo is the wildest classroom in town, and it's a fun place just to monkey around. There are classes you can attend to learn more about the Zoo and its animals. Ask your parents to check out this Web site for more information. And you can invite your..

Riddle's Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary

Greenbrier

Riddle's Elephant and Wildlife SanctuaryAt Riddle's Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary, we are implementing a sensible and effective strategy for preserving and expanding the number of elephants throughout the world. We are caring for a group of genetically different elephants so that we can study their habits and..

Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo

Hot Springs

Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting ZooPet a real alligator or visit our petting zoo with white tail deer and pygmy goats.Mini museum and many animals from around the world!

Wilderness Drive Through Safari

Gentry

Wilderness Drive Through Safari Wild Wilderness is a family park/zoo located in Gentry, Arkansas. There are over 85 different species of exotic animals placed on a beautiful 180-acre natural landscape with a 19 acre lake and several large ponds.

National Park Aquarium

Hot Springs

National Park AquariumArkansas' largest fish and reptiles exhibit. Great for school and other groups. Open year-round.

Crossland Zoo

Crossett

Crossland ZooThe Crossland Zoo was established in 1953 and has over 50 different mammal, reptile and avian species. Special educational programs are presented throughout the year.

Aerospace Education Center

Little Rock

Aerospace Education CenterSince opening in June of 1995, The Aerospace Education Center has been dedicated to becoming an invaluable resource for Arkansas'teachers and students. Through Its changing exhibits, educational workshops and summer programs, it has continued to expose students to a diverse..

Mountain Village 1890

Bull Shoals

Mountain Village 1890 Mountain Village 1890, an historic re-creation of an Ozark settlement, is a living tribute to the pioneers who first settled this remote part of the country. These were hardy men and women who followed the trails into our mountains from the Carolinas, Virginia, Tennessee..

The Ozark Folk Center

Mountain View

The Ozark Folk CenterOur past is our present to you. Come to the Ozark Folk Center and join us as we make crafts and music from the time between the Civil War and WWI. Learn and buy crafts and music from people who spend their lives preserving and performing these works. Come play with us!

Pea Ridge

Garfield

Pea RidgePea Ridge is the site of one of the most important battles of the American Civil War. Not only does it offer an outstanding 28 minute film about the battle but Pea Ridge is one of the most intact Civil War battlefields in existence. Inside the Visitor Center you will..

Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park

Scott

Toltec Mounds Archeological State ParkArkansas's tallest remaining, prehistoric American Indian mounds are preserved at this National Historic Landmark site near Little Rock. The mounds and an earthen embankment are the remains of a large ceremonial and governmental complex that was inhabited here from A.D...

Wild River Country

North Little Rock

Wild River CountryAttractions include Cyclone,Vertigo, Pipeline,Sidewinder,AcceleratorVortex,Black Lightning & White Lightning,Lazy River,River Rapids ,Wave Pool, Tad Pool and Toddler play area.

Crystal Falls Water Park

Hot Springs

Crystal Falls Water ParkWith attractions like the world-class Crystal Cove wave pool, High Sierra Slide Tower, and Kodiak Canyon Adventure River, Crystal Falls Water Park is a cool and refreshing oasis for summertime fun. Come play with your family in the activity pools, ride the waves, speed down..

Arkansas' Museum of Discovery

Little Rock

Arkansas' Museum of DiscoveryThe Mission of the Museum of Discovery is to ignite a passion for science, technology and math in a dynamic, interactive environment.

Mid America Science Museum

Hot Springs

Mid America Science MuseumThe mission of Mid-America Science Museum is to stimulate interest in science, to promote public understanding of the sciences, and to encourage life-long science education through interactive exhibits and programs. The Museum also serves as a premier tourism attraction in..

Arkansas Air Museum

Fayetteville

Arkansas Air Museum A Museum That Flies... Follow the colorful history of aviation in Arkansas through numerous displays of original artifacts and aviation memorabilia! From world-famous racing planes of the 1920s and 1930s to an early airliner, the historic aircraft in the Arkansas Air..

Plantation Agriculture Museum

Scott

Plantation Agriculture MuseumExhibits and programs interpret the history of cotton agriculture in Arkansas from statehood in 1836 through World War II when agricultural practices quickly became mechanized. Visit the Dortch Gin Exhibit Building and learn how cotton was ginned. Tour the museum and learn..

Hampson Archeological Museum State Park

Wilson

Hampson Archeological Museum State ParkHampson Archeological Museum State Park in northeast Arkansas exhibits a nationally renowned collection from the Nodena site, a 15-acre palisaded village that once thrived on a meander bend of the Mississippi River in what is today Mississippi County. Hampson Archeological..

Arkansas Museum Of Natural Resourses

Smackover

Arkansas Museum Of Natural ResoursesOfficially opened to the public in 1986, the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources is situated in the midst of the historic sixty square mile Smackover Oil Field and one mile south of the oil rich town of Smackover. Although the Museum represents all of Arkansas's natural..

Litty Bitty City

Hot Springs

Litty Bitty CityWelcome to Little Bitty City ... an indoor kids creative playground. Our mission is to provide a safe, fun-filled environment where children can dream, explore and imagine the possibilities through self-directed play.

Texarkana Fun Park

Texarkana

Texarkana Fun Parkfamily fun awaits at Texarkana fun center! Activities include games ,an arcade,rides and a miniature golf course.

Checkered Flag Family Fun Center

Arkadelphia,

Checkered Flag Family Fun CenterThis family fun center features activities such as go-karts, bumper boats, a miniature golf course and other attractions.

Gator Park Fun Center

Little Rock

Gator Park Fun CenterLittle Rock's Premier Family Entertainment Center. Gator Park offers two go-kart track, miniature golf, batting cages, bumper boats, video games, snack bar and paintball. Fun for the entire family!

Panther Valley Ranch

Hot Springs

Panther Valley Ranch Our horseback riding is by reservation and is always led by a guide. If lodging please make reservations to ride when making your lodging reservations. Safety is our number one priority for this scenic activity. We do not do any double riding & riders must be at least 8..

Brady Mountain Riding Stables

Royal

Brady Mountain Riding StablesTake a ride along a shaded trail overlooking a running branch that the deer and other wildlife like to come and get a drink from. You will be guided by an experienced wrangler up and down the beautiful Ouachita mountains. Come and experience nature as God made it. 30 min to..

Painted Rock Ranch

Royal

Painted Rock RanchPainted Rock Ranch is located on beautiful Lake Hamilton, near Hot Springs, Arkansas. Painted Rock Ranch maintains a working horse ranch, with centrally located equestrian facilities for both care and recreation. We offer 100/120' riding arena, 52' round pen, trail..

Arkansas and Missouri Railroad

Springdale

Arkansas and Missouri RailroadFOR GREAT SCENERY.... The Best Ride's on us! Ride in style on our meticulously restored antique passenger cars,our first-class parlor car or the 1940's Caboose, Lil' Toot, we added in 2007. Relax as we wind through the river valleys, traverse high trestles, and cut into..

Crater of Diamonds Park

Murfreesboro

Crater of Diamonds ParkArkansas, The Natural State, is blessed with an abundance of geological wonders. The Crater of Diamonds State Park, the only diamond-producing site in the world open to the public, stands out as a unique geological "gem" for you to explore and enjoy.

Greers Ferry Lake

Heber Springs

Greers Ferry LakeThe Greers Ferry Lake and Little Red river area of Arkansas offers exceptional opportunities to explore the great out-of-doors. Whether your tastes run to fishing, boating and other fun on the water or golfing, hiking, biking and hunting

Lake Catherine State Park

Hot Springs

Lake Catherine State ParkThe park features a launch ramp, standard pavilion, picnic sites, playgrounds, laundry and trails. Gifts, groceries, snacks and ice are available for sale daily at the visitor center that overlooks the swimming area and nature center (open during the summer only).Park..

Lake Ouachita State Park

Mountain Pine

Lake Ouachita State ParkSurrounded by the Ouachita National Forest, Lake Ouachita is known for its scenic natural beauty and the clarity of its waters. These pristine waters form the largest manmade lake within Arkansas's borders. Named one of the cleanest lakes in America, 40,000-acre Lake..

Bull Shoals-White River State Park

Bull Shoals

Bull Shoals-White River State ParkIn north central Arkansas amidst the natural beauty of the Ozark Mountains, Bull Shoals-White River State Park stretches along the riverside and lakeshore where the White River and Bull Shoals Lake join at the Bull Shoals dam. Together these waters form one of the nation's..

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area

Rogers

Hobbs State Park-Conservation AreaHobbs State Park-Conservation Area (HSP-CA) is in its initial development phase. Arkansas's largest state park in land area, Hobbs covers 12,045 acres along the southern shores of 28,370-acre Beaver Lake. Twenty-two of the park's 60 miles of border stretch along the shores..

Woolly Hollow State Park

Greenbrier

Woolly Hollow State ParkNestled in the Ozark foothills, this state park is a serene getaway overlooking lovely Lake Bennett, 40-acres for fishing and swimming at the park's swimming beach area. A snack bar and bathhouse with hot showers are located near the swim beach. Park facilities also..

Lake Chicot State Park

Lake Village,

Lake Chicot State ParkThe Mississippi Delta's captivating beauty and recreational opportunities come together at Arkansas's largest natural lake, Lake Chicot. Cut off centuries ago when the Mississippi River changed course, this 20-mile long oxbow lake is a peaceful setting for fishing, boating,..

Millwood State Park

Ashdown

Millwood State ParkA series of boat lanes meander through timber, marshes, and oxbow cutoffs making Millwood Lake a "tree-filled" fishing haven. Famous for bass tournaments, this 29,260-acre lake abounds in largemouth, catfish and crappie. Spring and fall offer anglers great crappie fishing..

Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Little Rock

Pinnacle Mountain State ParkPinnacle Mountain is a day-use park dedicated to environmental education, recreation, and preservation. Located just west of Little Rock, this natural environment was set aside in 1977 as Arkansas's first state park adjoining a major metropolitan area. Operating as a..

Mount Magazine State Park (Highest point in Arkansas)

Paris

Mount Magazine State Park (Highest point in Arkansas) At 2,753-feet, Mount Magazine is Arkansas's highest mountain, rising dramatically above the broad valleys of the Petit Jean River to the south and the Arkansas River to its north. Graced with timeless natural beauty, this plateau-a remnant of an ancient sea floor-runs..

South Arkansas Arboretum

El Dorado

South Arkansas ArboretumLocated adjacent to the El Dorado High School, this 13-acre site exhibits plants indigenous to Arkansas's West Gulf Coastal Plain region and exotic species including flowering azaleas and camellias. Operated by the South Arkansas Community College, the arboretum offers..

Petit Jean State Park

Morrilton

Petit Jean State ParkPetit Jean State Park is the place to be if you are looking for something to do. Guests are never lacking somewhere to go, or something to do at a visit to Petit Jean. Hiking Trails: Get information on the more than 20 miles of hiking trails that will guide you to Petit..

Delta Heritage Trail

Watson

Delta Heritage TrailThe paved trail stretches through a shaded canopy of native hardwoods, alongside agricultural fields, and across many streams. Wildlife viewing and birding opportunities abound along the route. The park visitor center is located on Ark. 49 in Barton. Trail maps are..

Devil's Den State Park

West Fork

Devil's Den State ParkLee Creek Valley, a picturesque setting in northwest Arkansas's Ozarks Mountains--ancient sedimentary mountains renowned for their natural beauty and lush oak-hickory forest--was selected as a park site in the 1930s. The Civilian Conservation Corps used native materials to..

Mystic Caverns

Harrison

Mystic CavernsCome experience a Once-in-a-Lifetime caving adventure through two of Arkansas' most spectacular caves, Mystic Caverns and Crystal Dome Caverns, located in the heart of the Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas.

Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat

Hot Springs

Belle of Hot Springs RiverboatYour Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat ticket is your passport to beautiful Lake Hamilton. Sit back and relax aboard the Belle, a 250 passenger riverboat, and enjoy the captain's narration as he unfolds secrets of America's "Spa City." His entertaining tour includes million..

Blanchard Springs Caverns

Francis National Forests

Blanchard Springs CavernsBlanchard Springs Caverns offers three tours. The Dripstone Trail winds through the magnificently decorated upper level. The longer, more strenuous Discovery Trail explores the middle level of the Caverns system. The Wild Cave Tour offers visitors an introduction to..

Eureka Springs and North Arkansas Railway

Eureka Springs

Eureka Springs and North Arkansas RailwayIt's fun. It's exciting. It's educational, too! Step back in time to an earlier age of locomotive transportation and enjoy the Excursion Train or the Dining Car.See our 1940-era diesel locomotive in operation or view our stationary steam locomotive exhibits. Watch..

Tiny Town

Mountain Home

Tiny TownThere are over 200 displays featuring 1000's of miniatures. See small exhibits right up to whole villages on this interesting tour.

Top Of The Ozarks

Bull Shoals

Top Of The OzarksThe Top O' the Ozarks Tower stands at 180 feet from the ground to the top of the flag pole atop of the tower. The gentleman, who had the Tower built, was inspired at the young age of 8 when he visited an old fire tower in Hot Springs, Arkansas. In 1958, he came to live in..

The Gangster Museum Of America

Hot Springs

The Gangster Museum Of AmericaLearn all about the gangsters of our time: Al Capone, Lucky Luciano, and Owen Vincent Madden. Experience the world of casino gambling at an exhibit featuring actual equipment from former clubs on Central Avenue. Also presented an elaborate audio-visual experience on the..