| When it comes to natural preserves no state is more | | | | 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa in Eureka Springs or the |
| focused than Arkansas with fifty-one state parks and | | | | Peabody Hotel in Little Rock. |
| numerous outdoor activities for travelers to choose | | | | If culture is your thing then you should visit the |
| from. Arkansas features a wide variety of lowlands | | | | Arkansas Art Center in Little Rock which has the |
| and highlands along with two major mountain ranges, | | | | largest cultural institution in the state and has exhibits |
| the Ozarks and the Quachitas. There are several | | | | located in seven different galleries. Also included is the |
| good museums and cultural experiences in Little Rock, | | | | Arkansas Museum of Art and the Arkansas Children's |
| the capital of Arkansas. | | | | Theater. |
| The central point of Little Rock is the Central High | | | | For the movie buffs there is the Old Grist Mill in Little |
| Museum and Visitors Center which showcases the | | | | Rock. It is a full authentic reproduction of a grist mill |
| history of the endeavor to stop racial segregation in | | | | powered by water. The actual building was built in 1933 |
| public schools. The River Market downtown is an | | | | but is designed to look like it was built in the eighteen |
| excellent place to go if you want to eat at an excellent | | | | hundreds. It is currently the only building still standing that |
| restaurant, find entertainment or just walk around and | | | | was used in the film Gone With the Wind. |
| do some shopping. For the family travelers there is the | | | | For a truly unique experience you should visit the |
| Museum and Discovery and the Children's Museum. | | | | Crater of Diamonds State Park. Not only is this a public |
| For the outdoor individuals there is Burns Park which is | | | | diamond mine but the company also lets visitors |
| one of the largest city parts in the United States. | | | | prospect for their own diamonds. If you happen to find |
| Another excellent option for families is Gator Park | | | | a diamond while you are there then you get to keep it. |
| which features go-karts, mini golf and other family | | | | There are even exhibits that will show you the history |
| activities. | | | | of diamonds in Arkansas. This is a truly unique |
| There is a variety of accommodation options in | | | | experience that you can't get anywhere outside of |
| Arkansas from large luxury resorts to lodges to | | | | Arkansas. So if you like to visit unique attractions while |
| motels to small rustic inns. You can get a complete | | | | traveling this is a must stop for you. No matter what |
| listing of all available accommodations at However, if | | | | your preferences you will find something to good |
| you are looking for a good historic hotel consider the | | | | when you are visiting Arkansas. |