Discover Arkansas' top attractions, from scenic parks and museums to historic sites and wildlife refuges!

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12 Fun & Exciting Things to Do in Arkansas 2025

Set on 120 acres of Ozark forest, Crystal Bridges Museum houses five centuries of American art, from early history to today.

Crystal Bridges

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Near Murfreesboro, Crater of Diamonds State Park lets visitors mine for diamonds at one of the world's only public sites.

Crater of Diamonds

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Hidden in the woods of Eureka Springs, Thorncrown Chapel is a stunning glass-enclosed sanctuary hailed for its beauty.

Thorncrown Chapel

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Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is a lifelong sanctuary for big cats, rescuing tigers, lions, cougars and more in need.

Turpentine Creek

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Hot Springs National Park features 47 thermal springs, 26 miles of trails and the historic Bathhouse Row in Arkansas.

Hot Springs Park

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Bathhouse Row in Hot Springs National Park boasts eight historic bathhouses with relaxing thermal spa services.

Bathhouse Row

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Nestled in Ouachita Mountains, Garvan Woodland Gardens spans 210 acres featuring a Japanese garden on Lake Hamilton.

Garvan Gardens

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Bentonville's Walmart Museum preserves Sam Walton's original five-and-dime store now undergoing major renovations.

Walmart Museum

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Hemingway fans can visit Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum in Piggott showcasing the author's writing retreat and history.

Hemingway Museum

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Mount Magazine State Park near Paris, Arkansas is home to Mount Magazine the state's highest peak at 2,753 feet.

Mount Magazine

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The Museum of Native American History explores 24,000 years of Indigenous life from the Paleo Period to today.

Native American Museum

Mammoth Spring, on the Missouri border, pumps 9 million gallons of water an hour, ranking among the world’s largest springs.

Mammoth Spring