Immerse yourself in the unique experiences and places Arkansas has to offer. With history enriched with the Ozark pioneer, Old South and Western frontier, this state is a plethora of adventures waiting to happen.
With a Best Western Hotels & Resorts to call home base, here are several must-sees in Arkansas to add to your itinerary:
With streets lined with Victorian homes to its downtown area, which is all a part of the National Register of Historic Places, one visit will give you all the reasons you need to show why Eureka is a special place. Surrounded by beautiful outdoor experiences – rivers, lakes and hiking trails – the town is rich with local flavors, talented shop owners and a lively atmosphere.
The Hot Springs National Park isn’t far from town, but when you aren’t outdoors exploring, visit Hot Springs for delightful experiences and delicious food. This community offers passion and purpose in every way, from the dining selections like the Pancake Shop, unique attractions like the Garvan Woodland Gardens, to history at the Hot Springs Baseball Trail.
With its infamous and historic bathhouses, Hot Springs National Park provides guests an escape that combines history and nature. Throughout the national park, visitors will find thermal springs, mountain views and abundant creeks in the thick and beautiful forest.
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks has a collection of twelve themed gardens, including the regions only native butterfly house. Guests can enjoy Japanese Garden – representing peace and tranquility – and Vegetable & Herb Garden – an ever-changing array of edible plants and pollinator-friendly flowers – to Children’s Garden – which encouraged exploration and discovery for children and the young-at-heart.
Thirty minutes out of Jonesboro is a sculpture that pays homage to a piece of Beatle mania. The Beatles Abbey Road Sculpture commemorates the Beatle’s visit to Walnut Ridge in 1964 – marking the only time the band was in Arkansas.
At Crater of Diamonds State Park, guests can try their luck in finding real diamonds in this 37-acre field. An eroded surface of a volcanic crater, the state park gives hope to those that come to find various rocks, minerals gemstones. The takeaway? Whatever you find, you keep.
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