10 Most Exciting Cities in Arkansas

Hot Springs is the beautiful resort city in Garland country. The most attractive places in Hot Spring Arkansas are Hot Springs National Park, Mountain Tower, Bathhouse Row, Lake Ouachita Vista Trail, Oaklawn Racing and Gaming, Garvan Woodland Gardens which a tourist should never miss once in Arkansas. The city is located in the mountains where one can see natural hot springs; hence, the name of the city is “Hot Springs.” Inside the city there are numerous best hotels where one can book his/her stay and stay lavishly with all amenities. The hotels and motor courts in the hot spring city are historical and are in Art Deco style. This is one of the most famous Arkansas cities because of tourists’ attractions, which include architecture, boating, flora, food, forests, gardens, hiking, lakes, National parks, and forests, etcetera. The climatic condition here is humid subtropical, therefore categorized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the statistics, if one checks out the top 100 Small Art towns in America, Hot Springs is on the fourth number. Hot Spring Music festival and hot springs documentary film festival occur each October at the historic Malco Theater, which attracts thousands of tourists. If one wishes to gather educational material about the animals, one must visit Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo, which contains cougars, turkeys, chickens, wild boars, turtles, goats, emus, deer, pigs. Here, people can touch and feed animals. Hot Springs is a must-visit city in Arkansas. The crime rate in the city is above the national average; hence, once must be vigilant and plan their travel accordingly.

Another well-known Arkansas cities are Little Rock, which is in Pulaski country of Arkansas. Little Rock is the most populous city in Arkansas. After viewing numerous places and do activities in Little Rock one can gather fascinating history and new music with big ideas of the small city. The well-known place in Little rock is River Market, where many locals come up during lunchtime and sample up street cuisines from Thailand, Nepal, India, Mexico, and of course even of Arkansas. Central High School is one of the National Historic sites which offers insights into the struggles if nine students, underwent during desegregation and is a must-visit place in Little Rock. Amongst the cities in Arkansas, the longest pedestrian and bicycle bridge is in Little Rock, which provides access to the River Market, museums, restaurants, and many more places. Doe’s a must-eat place in the capital of Arkansas, i.e., in Little Rock, this is an unofficial lunchroom for local politicians. Other places in the city which is worth a visit and one cannot skip when you plan your travel here, these places are Box Turtle, Heifer Village at Heifer International, South or Main which is a local favorite restaurant, RiverFest, where musical festivals are organized, Stone’s Throw Brewing which is a famous outdoor garden and vegan/vegetarian friendly pub. One must plan to visit cultural sites in Little Rock like Arboretum, Arts center, Repertory Theatre, Wildwood parks of arts, and many more, and this will give immense information about the culture of Arkansas.

The fabulous city in Benton is Bentonville, and it is famous for its art pieces. One can view paintings, sculptures, outdoor art, museums that are within walking distance from downtown Bentonville. Library, art studio, restaurant, area for outdoor concerts are also must-visit attractions of Bentonville. It is one of the best cities in Arkansas which is famous for its art description. Many families and young professionals live in Bentonville, as highly rated public schools are situated in Bentonville. The city is the birthplace of the retailer Walmart, surrounded by residents who are amongst the richest people in the world, the Walton family. Amongst all the cities in Arkansas, Bentonville is always at the top of the travel bucket list. When visitors make their itinerary, it is recommended to add Crystal Bridge museum, which includes works by Kohn Singer Sargent, Georgia O’Keefe, Gilbert Stuart, and Andy Warhol. There are no entry charges in the museum; the same is free. One must book a free tour to Frank Lloyd Wright's house because of capacity constraints. Visit the retailer’s original five and dime store, which gives in-depth knowledge about the history of Walmart. One of the top-ranked places where people can plan for mountain biking. One must book his/her stay at the 21 c Museum Hotel. To reach Bentonville, one can easily fly into Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport. Less than half an hour from downtown Bentonville, the airport has nearly 40 flights a day to 15 destinations, including New York City, Chicago, and San Francisco.

Fayetteville is one of the renowned cities in Arkansas. It is believed to be one of the best places to live in Arkansas. The city covers nearly 143.5 square kilometer area. It is a well-known city for its innovative spirit, as an academic center, as the “Athens of the Ozarks” and as a “hilly area” known for the seven hills around and within it. Living offers residents a suburban feel, and most residents rent their homes. In Fayetteville there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. The city averages around 7 inches of snow per year. Visitors can plan not various things and activities to do in Fayetteville like Dickson Street Bookstore, and it is the world-famous book store with more than 100,000 har to find books. All the book worms and book lovers must not skip this tore for a fabulous outstanding collection of books. Prepare yourself to taste an amazing, perfect cocktail that is beyond comparison and delicious in Cannibal and Craft on Dickson Street. One can have beer from here which is awesome, and the environment here is some free. Beautiful, attractive, luxurious restaurant Bordinos on Dickson Street is a must-visit place that serves Italian food, wine, desserts, and impeccable service. Other restaurants that are amongst the top ten restaurants serving American style food are Mockingbird Kitchen and Theo’s Fayetteville. Other attractions in the city are nightlife in various clubs, perfect morning walk, trendy shopping, art studios must be planned on the trip. This city is one of the perfect Arkansas cities, which contains almost everything for fun, adventure, and shopping.

Conway is the city in Faulkner country. It is the seventh most populous city in Arkansas which is well-known for its natural beauty. Asa P. Robinson founded the city. He was the chief engineer for the Little Rock-Fort Smith Railroad. The visitors can plan out to view various spots like Cadron settlement Park, Hogwild Family Fun Center, Escape Mystery Rooms, Jack’s Ultra Sports, Baum Gallery, etcetera in the city. The climate of this area is hot and humid in summers, mild to cool in winters. In terms of historic districts, in Conway there are two names, Asa P. Robinson Historic District and the Hendrix Addition Historic District. There are tons of offices, restaurants, and residential parts of the city. The nickname of the city is “city of colleges” as it is home to three institutions of higher learning. The city is well known because of Hendrix College, Central Baptist College, Norbert O. Schedler Honors College. Primary and secondary education imparted in this city to students is exemplary and is well certified. In addition to this, the students of Hendrix have free access to both the Torreyson Library and the Bailey Library. Related to cultural activities, Conway is on the top list in terms of Orchestra, which is performed many times in a year, along with art, music, and theater programs. The city is home to one of the world’s largest school bus manufacturers.

Fort Smith is the second-most populous city in Arkansas. The city is situated at the confluence of the Arkansas and Poteau rivers. The city is also known as Belle Point. It was established as a western frontier military post; it was also the center of fur trading. There are lot of museums in Fort Smith which give historical knowledge of the place and art of the old times. These museums are United States Marshals Museum, Fort Smith Regional Art Museum, Chaffee Barbershop Museum, The Clayton House Museum, Fort Smith Trolley Museum and many more. The city has an active music scene. Frequent live performances of Jazz, Blues, Country, Americana, and Rock bands. The city has many event venues like Riverfront Amphitheater, Kay Rodgers Park, The Blue Lion where one can organize numerous events around the year. For shopping also, the city is a well-known destination, where visitors can buy stuff for their loved ones while returning from the trip. Shopping can be done from Rogers Avenue and Phoenix Avenue in this city. In terms of healthcare facilities, sports, festival celebrations, and education, the city is very well known amongst all the cities in Arkansas.

River Mountain is one of the largest cities in Arkansas. The city is just next to, i.e. Neighbor of Little rock, which is the capital of Arkansas. The city is in Pulaski country and is believed to be one of the finest and best places to live in Arkansas. People who live in river mountain to them the city offers a dense suburban feel and provide homes to most of the residents. It is believed maximum people residing here own their own homes. The city is comparatively safe than other cities and countries in Arkansas. The city has high standards of living in terms of occupancy, population. The city has numerous museums which impart lots of historical knowledge to the visitors. Most of the Arkansas cities which are large can be found in river valleys like fort Smith, Little Rock, and several others. The mountains and natural beauty are at peak in this city. Travelers who are interested in hiking, natural beauty must visit this city and enjoy to the fullest.

Johnson covers nearly 1,769 square kilometer area. It is in Washington, DC. This is 30^th country of Arkansas, formed in 1833. The country is popularly known as dry country because it is alcohol prohibited country. This is the best part of the country; however, many visitors who love to drink can visit the place and avoid staying. The country is well-known for its coal mining and discovery of natural gas. The country hosts an annual Peach Festival in July, which is the major attraction for both locals and visitors. The country organizes many activities, like camping, hiking, and boating. Cities covered in Johnson country are Clarksville, Coal Hill, Hartman, Knoxville, Lamar. The country is the best tourist attraction these days. Each activity with presence of museums, art description, monuments which speaks about the culture, religion, and history of the place are well preserved and can be visited by the tourists. Education, which is imparted here, is also in a great manner and is from certified schools, colleges, and universities. There are many hotels and good restaurants available in the country where people can book their stay and can cherish good American style cuisine.

El Dorado means “The Golden” in Spanish language. The city is popularly known as the city of gold. This is one of the most famous cities in Arkansas, which is famous in trade of gold. The legend of El Dorado is popular folklore and even Sir Walter Raleigh. The lust for gold spans all eras, races, and nationalities. The city is famous for music, and there are a lot of albums by famous musicians, namely the Jayhawks, by Shakira, Marillion, death cab for cutie, every time I die, two steps from hell, Goombay Dance band. The famous concert is organized in El Dorado by Shakira. The city is famous for fames, like pinball, numerous video games like Monster Hunter, Civilization, Age of Empires II, Inca etcetera. The city is famous for television programs, poems, literature, cars, comics. Visitors who are fond of cultural programs, live shows, games, scripts, concerts must spend ample time in El Dorado. One must plan at least one full day to be spent in the city. Search for the lost city of gold is a 2003 documentary commissioned by the History channel and five. It traces Tahir Shah’s quest for the lost city of Paititi in the Madre de Dios jungle of Peru, to which the Incas fled the Spanish.

Paragould is the country seat of Greene country and is the 19^th largest city in Arkansas. After the community that grew around the crossing gained a post office, the postmaster, Marcus Meriwether, named the town Paragould without any official approval, deriving the name from Paramore and Gould. Paragould became a thriving community. One must plan to visit Paragould in May, September, and October as these are the most pleasant months in Paragould. Paragould is situated atop Crowley’s Ridge and located along the Crowley’s Ridge Parkway National Scenic Byway. Near to Paragould, there are most of the plentiful lakes, streams, and rivers which people do enjoy a lot. Paragould is the growing city in terms of history and tradition. Visitors enjoy scenic beauty a lot in Paragould. One can see fair, which is being organized from past 100 years now. The historic downtown area of Paragould is the home to Art and Stroll and is the state’s largest Zombie walk. The famous area is located on Pruett Street and includes the resorted Collins theatre which is world-famous and is the main tourist attraction. Paragould is one of the main cities in Arkansas which is famous for tradition, history, religion, and culture and must be enjoyed by the tourists for sure during their trip. Paragould is the main street community, and the downtown district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors will find family-friendly lodging and down-home-style restaurants.

To conclude, besides wonderful Arkansas cities discussed in the above paragraphs, there are other beautiful cities in Arkansas where people go for enjoyment and refreshing on selves with friends, family, and loved ones. These cities are namely Springdale in Washington, Jonesboro in Craighead, Rogers in Benton, Pine Bluff in Jefferson, Benton in Saline, Sherwood in Pulaski, Texarkana in Miller, Russellville in Pope, Cabot in Lonoke, West Memphis in Crittenden. Hence, anyone who wishes to plan outings and spend good quality time with family must check out famous Arkansas cities and then plan for outings. Especially for first-timers, they must take out ample of time to visit these beautiful, well-renowned cities in Arkansas. Visiting cities in Arkansas will help to invest your general knowledge about entire Arkansas. One will come to know about the culture, religion which is being followed in Arkansas for ages. The place is perfect destination for people of all genders and ages.