Arkansas is also known as "The Natural State" which joined the United States of America on August 15, 1836 and is famous for its many breathtakingly beautiful landscapes.
In central Arkansas, adjacent to the state capital, Little Rock, is North Little Rock County, where visitors can hop on the River Rail Streetcar and cruise around the county's shopping centers, restaurants, and main market.
The Buffalo National Park River begins in the Boston Mountains and flows through the Ozarks before joining the White River in Buffalo. With its steep slopes, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife, the upper reaches of the river are popular with whitewater rafters and canoeists.
Mount Magazine State Park offers a variety of outdoor adventures including trail biking, hiking, camping, horseback riding, and more.
Nestled at the foot of the Ozark Mountains, Eureka Springs (Carroll County) became famous in the early 20th century for its natural hot springs and today has enough hotels, spas, and art galleries to keep visitors busy on weekends.
Arkansas' natural beauty and consistent weather make it a popular destination for golfers. Tee off at one of the state's 12 golf courses and you'll see why.
Located in southeastern Arkansas, the Felsenthal Wildlife Preserve covers 65,000 acres (26,300 hectares) of streams, rivers, wetlands and ironwood forests. This is the “roof” of many rare species of animals and plants.
Depending on how much rain has fallen, you may see double or triple falls at the Buffalo National River Wilderness near Jasper in Newton County, the state.
The 25-foot-tall Bass Reeves statue in Fort Smith commemorates the first black man to be appointed sheriff east of the Mississippi River.
Bathhouse Row in the state's 11th largest city, Hot Springs, consists of 11 bathhouses built between 1911 and 1923 and is a national historic landmark. Bathhouse Row now serves as a museum displaying artifacts related to the baths, spas, brewing lines, and even an art gallery.
On July 4, 1863, the Battle of Helena saw Union troops capture Helena and liberate Vicksburg. They were victorious and saved the town from destruction, including the Trans-Mississippi Theater. Every year, historians and residents gather to reenact the battle as a way to remember the fallen and relive the state’s history during the Civil War.
Just off Highway 25, near the city of Heber Springs in Cleburne County, you will find a beautiful waterfall in the state called Bridal Veil Falls, named after the beauty of the flowing water like a pure white veil of a bride on her wedding day.
Arkansas is truly a state of natural beauty, and one of those is Whitaker Point, located at the top of the Buffalo Wilderness in the Ozark National Forest. The Hwksbill Crag Trail takes visitors to one of the state's most photographed and beautiful locations.
The city of Camden in southern Ouachia County, home to the Camden Faffodil, grew from the French trading along the Ouachia River. You'll feelThe breath of life and art permeates the city walls.
Little Rock is home to the Arkansas State Capitol, built between 1899 and 1911. The building features neoclassical architecture with three chandeliers made by Tiffany of New York and an experimental garden with 51 varieties of roses.
Anyone who loves fashion and designers should definitely put the ESSE Purse Museum in Little Rock on their must-see list. The museum showcases handbags of all shapes and sizes, with over 4,000 artifacts dating from 1900 to 1999.
Hampton is located in the heart of Arkansas' Timberlands and is surrounded by dense cypress forests. It is a popular destination for deer hunters and pelican anglers from all over the country.
Every fall, Little Rock hosts the Arkansas State Fair. 2014 will mark the 75th anniversary of the first fair.
When autumn comes, motorcyclists choose beautiful roads to enjoy the romantic golden leaves, including Highway 309.
The horseshoe-shaped canyon on the outskirts of Jasper, Newton, offers visitors many interesting experiences such as sleeping in the green forest in cabins along the Buffalo River.
Hikers and mountain bikers should never miss the 40-mile Ouachita Vista Trail along the south side of the freshwater lake.
Maplewood Cemetery in Harrison, Boone County, is one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the country and is anything but gloomy. In the fall, the 700 maple trees turn brilliant colors, adding to the romantic atmosphere.
Established in 1890, Johnson County's Oark General Store & Café is the oldest continuously open store in the state and is a great place to pick up some food for a fishing trip, hike, camping trip, or just stop in for breakfast and lunch.
Old Mill) located in North Little Rock (NLR) known as the location where the first scenes in the opening scene of the classic movie Gone with the Wind were filmed is always on the list of destinations for tourists when they come to NLR.
For a different kind of dinner in Arkansas, try the Parachute Inn in Walnut Ridge, Lawrence County, which is housed in a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 and features a menu of regional family favorites.
Located just outside Little Rock at the foot of the Ouachita Mountains, Pinnacle Mountain State Park offers a place to play in the wild.
Considered one of the most beautiful churches in the country, Thorncrown Chapel has impressive glass walls and wood frames. Located in Eureka Springs, this is always a destination that attracts every visitor to this city.
