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Things to Do in Arkansas

Forested rolling hills and setting sun from a viewpoint on a hill..
Balanced Rock Overlook at Hot Springs National Park.

NPS / Mitch Smith

This page highlights things to do in Arkansas.

Follow in the footsteps of the civil rights history at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site. Float the Buffalo National River. Visit thermal springs at Hot Springs National Park. Experience Civil War history at Pea Ridge National Military Park. These are just a few of the many things to do in Arkansas. Below, you'll find links to things to do and trip ideas.

Things to Do at Arkansas Parks

The view of a lake sparkling in the sun through the trees of a forest.

Arkansas Post National Memorial

Things to do at Arkansas Post National Memorial

Kayakers float towards a rock on a river under lush green forested hills.

Buffalo National River

Things to do at Buffalo National River

Parade ground with a wagon in front and a large flagpole and stone building behind.

Fort Smith National Historic Site

Things to do at Fort Smith National Historic Site

An awning from a building hangs over a porch containing people sitting on chairs next to a street.

Hot Springs National Park

Things to do at Hot Springs National Park

Front of a high school made of brown brick that rises to a high point in the middle with stairways.

Little Rock Central High School NHS

Things to do at Little Rock Central High School NHS

Two-story framed cream colored house chimney and porches with hand railings on both floors.

Pea Ridge National Military Park

Things to do at Pea Ridge National Military Park

Two story white home with green trim lit at dusk in front of trees.

P. William J. Clinton Birthplace Home

Things to do at President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site

Two men walk on a trail through green deciduous trees.

Trail of Tears National Historic Trail

Things to do at Trail of Tears National Historic Trail

Arkansas Trip Ideas

Looking for ideas to help you plan your next trip to a national park? These trip ideas provide recommended activities designed to help you figure out how to spend your time. For even more ideas, see search for things to do and trip ideas by park, activity, topic, duration, and more.

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    Arkansas Post National Memorial, Buffalo National River, Fort Smith National Historic Site, Hot Springs National Park, Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, Pea Ridge National Military Park, President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site, Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail more »

    Last updated: March 15, 2024