Arkansas: Music, Barbecue and Outdoors

The Natural State

Hike wild trails, soak in healing springs, discover captivating art and explore the historic moments that shaped the southeastern USA. From Delta blues to Ozark views, Arkansas invites you to venture into the Natural State — home to Crater of Diamonds State Park, the only public diamond field on Earth where you can hunt for gems and keep what you find. In Arkansas, surprises are everywhere.

History made here

See where Arkansas made its mark, from school integration to presidential milestones.

Outdoor enchantments

Get off the grid and into stunning forests, the Ozark Mountains and scenic overlooks.

Museums and masterpieces

Uncover the artsy side of Arkansas through galleries, sculpture gardens and notable collections.

Wonderfully Arkansas

Quirky, Cool and Unmissable

Steamy springs and historic spas await on Bathhouse Row in this famed Ozarks spa town.
Step back in time and visit the quaint dime store where Walmart got its start, now the Walmart Museum in Bentonville.
Dig for your own diamonds and gems at the USA’s only public diamond mine.

Artful Scenes

View five centuries of American art and scenic sculpture gardens in the heart of Bentonville.
Soak up public art, music and craft brews in North Little Rock’s eclectic riverfront district.
Marvel at more than 90 sculptures at this outdoor gallery set near the peaceful Arkansas River in Little Rock.

Living Legacies

Browse exhibits, presidential archives and a replica Oval Office at this modern museum.
Tour the Arkansas Delta home where music legend Johnny Cash spent his early childhood.
Stand where history was made at this powerful Civil rights landmark that changed the USA.

Stunning Natural Beauty

Explore the oldest national forest in the southern USA to see the incredible Window Rock.
Cool off at this refreshing natural pool and waterfall tucked into the Ozark Mountains.
Take the Lost Valley Trail to Cob Cave for one of the most unique hikes in Arkansas.