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Arkansas Air Museum --
Fayetteville Municipal Airport--Drake Field, Fayetteville, AR
Follow the colorful history of aviation in Arkansas through numerous displays of original artifacts and aviation memorabilia! From world-famous racing planes of the 1920s and 1930s to an early airliner, the historic aircraft in the Arkansas Air Museum are unusual among museum exhibits, because many of them still fly. Static displays at the museum range from the golden age of aviation to the jet age, including Vietnam-eraArmy helicopers and a Navy carrier fighter. The vast, all-wood white hangar, which houses it all is a part of American history, being former headquarters for one of the United States' many aviator training posts during World War II. It is one of the few remaining 1940s-era aircraft hangars.

Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo --
847 Whittington Ave, Hot Springs, AR
A day at the zoo consists of feeding many friendly animals in the petting zoo, getting up close and personal with critters that you can't do on an everyday basis. You will be able to pet an american alligator and view playful primates like the family of ring tail lemurs. Try catching a feed show where they give an educational speech on everything there is to know about these interesting reptiles. Be sure to say hi to the talking parrot Charlie while you are there!

Big Dam Bridge --
7600 Rebsamen Park Rd., Little Rock, AR
Free walking bridge that spans the Arkansas River from the banks of Little Rock to the banks of North Little Rock.

Bill and Alice Nix Petting Zoo-ASU Farm --
Aggie Road, east of Stadium Blvd., Jonesboro, AR
The petting zoo is open to families one Saturday in the spring and fall. Baby and adult animals are available so children can view both. Horse riding is also available.

The Clayton House --
514 N. 6th St., Fort Smith, AR
Built prior to the Civil War in the Classical Revival style, the house was purchased by William Henry Harrison Clayton in the 1880s. Restored and furnished in period, the home contains original belongings and artifacts.

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area --
1980 Highway 278 West, Wickes, AR
This park-natural area stretches for 12 miles along the wild and scenic Cossatot River, Arkansas's premier whitewater experience renowned as the best whitewater float stream in mid-America. Located in southwest Arkansas south of Mena, the Cossatot forms Cossatot Falls, a rugged and rocky canyon that challenges the most experienced canoeists and kayakers with its Class IV and V rapids. For hiking enthusiasts, the park features the 14-mile River Corridor Trail and the 3.5-mile Harris Creek Trail. The park features a 15,000-square-foot visitor information/education center that is located on U.S. 278 east of Wickes where the highway crosses the Cossatot. The center features a large exhibit gallery, two classroom/lab rooms, a wildlife viewing area, gift shop and park administrative offices. The theme of the Interpretive exhibits is “The Cossatot: A River for All Seasons" and the focus is on the river's ecology. Three information kiosks provide visitors with general information about the Cossatot River, park and other parks and museums that comprise Arkansas's state parks system.

Crater of Diamonds State Park --
Crater of Diamonds State Park, Murfreesboro, AR
Crater of Diamonds State Park is the only diamond-producing site in the world where the public can search for diamonds. And the policy here is "finder's keepers." The diamonds you find are yours to keep. Visitors search atop a 37 1/2-acre plowed field, the eroded surface of an ancient, gem-bearing volcanic pipe. Prospectors enter the field through the Diamond Discovery Center that offers exhibits and an A/V program explaining the three most popular methods of searching for diamonds. The park staff provides free identification and certification of diamonds. Historical structures, old mining equipment, washing pavilions, and sun shelters are located on the field. Diamond mining tools are available for rent or purchase. Diamonds and other minerals are identified at the Diamond Discovery Center.

Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center --
600 E. Lawson Road, Jonesboro, AR
Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center in Jonesboro offers visitors the chance to experience and explore a unique piece of North America and its wildlife. Inside the center, exhibits reveal the natural forces that formed the 200-mile-long ridge and native wildlife, ranging from large game animals to small insects. In addition to self-guided exhibits and trails, Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center offers many activities and nature education programs.

Gallery Mint Museum --
27 County Road 1086, Eureka Springs, AR
The only museum in the United States specifically dedicated to the 2400 year history of the minting of coins.

Historic Arkansas Museum --
200 E. Third Street, Little Rock, AR
Guided tours of four restored early 19th-century houses are offered daily on the hour, except noon. Trained professional tour guides lead each small group of visitors into a personal understanding of the restored structures and their outbuildings, and the time periods they represent. On some tours you may encounter at least one original resident or composite historical character portrayed by an actor!

Hobbs State Park and Conservation Area --
20201 East Highway 12, Rogers, AR
Hobbs State Park and Conservation area has a brand new visitors center with interactive koisks and a cave display. There are many trails to explore including the handicapp accessible Van Winkle Trail. Educational programs exist and some take students on a hike down the Shaddox Trail. Scout and homeschool groups can go primitive camping overnight on the Pigeon Roost Trail. There is also a shooting range.

Lake Fort Smith State Park --
PO Box 4, Mountainburg, AR
Lake Ft Smith State Park has a heritage center with many hands-on exhibits like a covered wagon stocked with authentic supplies, a real "prairie" kitchen with dress-up clothes for kids, and water and animal exhibits. There are picnic areas and playgrounds, as well as places to rent paddle-boats. There are marked hiking trails of various lengths and difficulties. This is not a swimming lake, but there is a seasonal pool there.

Little Rock Zoo --
1 Jonesboro Drive, Little Rock, AR
Many exotic worlds are yours to explore at the Little Rock Zoo. Experience the majesty of elephants and rhinos. Stick your neck out at the Giraffe exhibit. Marvel at the strength and beauty of lions, tigers and jaguars in our Big Cat Habitat. Monkey around at Spider Monkey or Lemur Islands. Or slither around to the Reptile House to go face-to-fang with a deadly reptile. Don't forget to visit the Children's Farm where you can get up-close to the animals.

McCollom-Chidester House Museum --
926 Washington Street, Camden, AR
The Historical Society actively works to preserve and promote the rich heritage and historical places in the county.

Museum of Discovery --
500 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock, AR
The mission of the Museum of Discovery is to engage, enlighten and educate people of all ages through an interactive experience where science and history come alive.

Northwest Arkansas Museum Foundation --
P.O. Box 777, Fayetteville, AR

Old State House Museum --
300 W. Markham, Little Rock, AR
The museum is working to not only expand our collections of Arkansas history artifacts, we’re also striving to gain new and growing audiences through the development of new programs and exhibits.

Ozark Reptile Museum --
451 1/1 E. Township, Fayetteville, AR
Come see a variety of live reptiles--boa constrictors, little milksnakes, or even a giant blue tree frog. Learn about each animal from Jonathan Lusk, owner and curator of the Ozark Reptile Museum.

Parker Pioneer Homestead --
16944 Homestead Rd., Harrisburg, AR
Parker Pioneer Homestead is a vast collection of buildings and artifacts from times past located in Poinsett County, Arkansas. Several artisans demonstrate old time crafts such as broom making on an 1878 patented broom making machine, quilting, wool-spinning, woodcarving, blacksmithing, horse shoeing, hay baling, and more. Take a wagon ride across the covered bridge on the original dirt road into Whitehall. Civil War Living History is also portrayed. Tour the grounds, visit the store, and have a sarsaparilla while you're enjoying the day! Operated by Phil and Teressa Parker, the Homestead evolved from an interest in local Whitehall history and a desire to preserve some of the artifacts (mostly from the Whitehall area) for the enjoyment of others. They have many things to see and do here at the Homestead. From giving school tours to hosting private family gatherings. One of everyone's favorite things is the Homestead Festival held each October.

Peel Mansion Museum and Garden --
400 South Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR
The Peel House Foundation is preserving one of the great architectural examples in Arkansas - the 1875 Col. Samuel W. Peel Mansion. We have also created rare perennial, native and rose gardens - all for the benefit of the people of Arkansas and its visitors. Living history demonstrations, including an 1855 log cabin which stood near the Battle of Pea Ridge, further enhance the site's historical importance.

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park --
506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR
Prairie Grove was the site of one of the largest Civil War Battles in Arkansas. The park includes a museum, gift shop, guided tours of the Morrow and Latta houses. This is more than just a military site. The park tries to convey what it was like for families during the battle and during the war. Walking the Battlefield Trail takes about an hour. This is a numbered trail and there is a pamphlet available in the Visitor's Center. For those into geocaching, there is a geocache tour of the park. A self guided driving tour of important civil war sites takes you in and out of the park. A free pamphlet is available at the Visitor's Center. A CD or cassette tape can be purchased for a nominal amount if a narrated guide to the driving tour is desired. Homeschool groups are welcome. Homeschoolers get the group rate of $2.00 per person. A group tour includes a visit to the museum, a 14 minute educational video, a guided tour of the Morrow and Latta Houses. The entire program takes 1-1/2 hours. The picnic area and playground are available to groups before and after the tour.

Pumpkin Hollow --
671 County Road 336, Piggott, AR
Tours begin with a hands-on view of different gourds and pumpkins both on the vine and harvested. Tour also includes a stop in the barn where kids feed chickens and grind corn. There is also a petting zoo, hay rides, corn mazes and much more. Children also get to pick their own pumpkin!

Queen Wilhemena State Park --
3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR
Hiking trails, scenic views, butterfly festival, Rod Run, Mountain Fest, Christmas on the mountain, train rides, and much more!

Quigley's Castle --
Hwy 23 S, Eureka Springs, AR
Quigley's Castle is the dream home of Elise Quigley (1910-1984). Her grandchildren invite visitors to wander through her perennial garden of over 400 varieties of flowers. The Garden paths wind around secluded benches, a lily pond and bird baths up to her home which she beautifully covered with stones she'd collected since childhood. See how she found a way to sleep in tree tops full of bloom. Tropical plants grow in the natural soil of the first floor and brush the ceiling of the second floor. She has a butterfly, fossil, crystal, arrowhead and glassware collection beyond imagination. Quigley's Castle is located 4 miles south of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. One can visit between April 1 and October 31.

Riddle's Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary --
P.O. Box 715, Greenbrier, AR
This is the only internationally recognized sanctuary that accepts any elephant regardless of species, gender, or disposition. This Arkansas elephant sanctuary currently houses Asian elephants and African elephants, and both males and females. Elephant care and elephant management are taught at this elephant haven in the peaceful Arkansas countryside. Programs include Elephant Experience Weekends and an annual International School for Elephant Management. Call Riddles to schedule group field trips. The tour is highly informative and interesting.

Rogers Historical Museum --
322 S 2nd St , Rogers, AR
Discover the past through a variety of exhibits, educational programs, and special events. Step into the turn of the 20th century with a tour of the 1895 Hawkins House and immerse yourself in exhibits offering folks of all ages interesting things to see and to do. Enjoy hands-on fun in The Attic, our "please touch" exhibit that is a favorite with families. And you'll explore a downtown of yesteryear on First Street, an exhibit that brings to life three early Rogers businesses.

Ron Coleman Quartz Mining --
211 Crystal Ridge Lane, Jessieville, AR
What will I find? We only mine the clear and white quartz crystal. You can also expect to find some interesting pieces of sand stone. Can I go into the actual pit and watch the miners? Insurance prohibits anyone except employees into the actual pit. You will be able to go through the tailings which are brought up by dump truck and front-end loader. You can overlook the pit from the tailings area and can usually see the mining from there. Is there a guarantee? The adult fee is guaranteed in that if you don't think you have found $20 worth of material you can pick $20 worth of quartz from our pavilion. What clothes should I wear and what should I bring? Wear old clothes and old shoes or boots, you will get very dirty with a red clay which stains and does not wash out. You are welcome to bring any digging tools you like, but you are furnished a burlap sack for collecting which is yours to keep and a pry bar for scraping which we ask that you return. When is the best time to come? Collecting is wise any time after a hard rain. The temperature is best in April-May and again in late October.

Terra Studios --
12103 Hazel Valley Rd, Durham, AR
Terra Studios is located in the Ozark Mountains near Fayetteville, Arkansas. Here, artisans produce glass and pottery homewares, gifts and fine art pieces. Terra visitors can stroll along the wooded paths through the mural garden, explore the pottery showroom and watch skilled glassworkers create the now famous Bluebird of Happiness®.

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge --
239 Turpentine Creek Lane, Eureka Springs, AR
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, a USDA licensed refuge for Big Cats, is a short 7 miles from the historic tourist town of Eureka Spring, AR, on scenic highway 23. Lions, and tigers, and bears (oh my!), in addition to several beautiful cougars, are in the main compound area where visitors are as close as five feet away from these magnificent creatures. Each animal has its story/history plaque on the front of its cage for this self-guided tour, with visitors taking as long as they like to enjoy 'meeting' them.

USS Razorback Submarine --
Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum, Little Rock, AR
Centered around the submarine USS Razorback (SS 394) and soon to feature the historic tug USS Hoga (YT 146), AIMM is more than just a military museum. They have a research library, a theather, and a large museum area. They also feature the "Beacon of Peace and Hope" on the grounds and we regularly feature displays and programs on the impact of maritime trade, the inland waterways system, the Arkansas River, and even Arkasas aquaculture. USS Razorback submarine tour You will be using the same hatches and ladders that the crew used when Razorback was an active duty submarine. You need to be able to climb DOWN a 10-foot vertical ladder to enter the submarine. You need to be able to climb UP a 14-foot ladder to exit the submarine. Children under the age of 5 are not recommended aboard Razorback. You should not be claustrophobic (afraid of small spaces). Women should not wear skirts or high-heel shoes. Flip-flops are also not recommended.

Villa Mare - Quapaw Quarter Association --
1321 South Scott, Little Rock, AR

Waco Manufacturing --
3700 Crutcher, North Little Rock, AR

Wal-Mart Visitors Center --
105 North Main Street, Bentonville, AR
Located in Sam Walton's original Bentonville variety store, the Wal-Mart Visitors Center traces the origin and growth of Wal-Mart. The center was created as an educational and informative facility for those interested in this American retailing success story.

Woolly Hollow State Park --
82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR
PNestled in the Ozark foothills, this state park is a serene getaway overlooking lovely Lake Bennett, 40-acres for fishing and swimming at the park's swimming beach area. The park has many offerings: a snack bar and bathhouse with hot showers are located near the swim beach. Park facilities also include 30 campsites (two Class A, 18 Class B, and 10 Class D without hookups), a picnic area, standard pavilion, gift shop and hiking trail. A launch ramp is located on Lake Bennett. The park also offers canoes, kayaks, pedal boats, fishing boats and motors for rent. (Anglers will need to bring bait and fishing supplies.) Park is located very near Riddles Elephant & Wildlife Sanctuary. A field trip to both locations is wonderful!