| Known as "The Natural State", Arkansas | | | | Springs): A giant statue of Jesus on top |
| is a wonderful place to visit. As well | | | | of Magnetic Mountain that overlooks the |
| being home to mountains, forests and | | | | city. |
| other natural areas, there are also many | | | | 6. Fort Smith National Historic Site (in |
| exciting and interesting places to visit | | | | Fort Smith): See the remains of two |
| including a large number of historic | | | | frontier forts, and the Federal Court |
| sites and museums. | | | | for the Western District of Arkansas, |
| Here are some attractions in Arkansas: | | | | where Judge Isaac C. Parker, known as |
| 1. Battle of Fayetteville (in | | | | the "Hanging Judge", served for 21 |
| Fayetteville): An annual reenactment of | | | | years. |
| the American Civil War battle that took | | | | 7. Magic Springs and Crystal Falls (in |
| place in the area. | | | | Hot Springs): Two theme parks in one (a |
| 2. Bikes, Blues and Barbeque (in | | | | single admission price includes access |
| Fayetteville): A large annual motorcycle | | | | to both parks). Magic Springs includes |
| rally that takes place around Dickson | | | | many rides, and Crystal Falls is a water |
| Street. | | | | park which is open from May to August. |
| 3. Blanchard Springs Caverns (in | | | | 8. Ozark Military Museum (in |
| Mountain View): A spectacular | | | | Fayetteville): A museum that preserves |
| three-level cave system that offers | | | | aircraft and memorabilia from World War |
| guided tours and is administered by the | | | | II and other conflicts. The museum is |
| US Forest Service. | | | | home to a variety of vehicles, 2 flying |
| 4. Central High School (in Little Rock): | | | | aircraft and 12 static aircraft. |
| This school was a key site during the | | | | 9. River Market District (in Little |
| civil rights struggle. Famously, in | | | | Rock): A downtown area which is the main |
| 1957, President Eisenhower deployed the | | | | social and cultural hub of the city. The |
| 101st Airborne Division to escort nine | | | | area is home to a twice weekly farmers' |
| African-American students into the | | | | market, as well as shops, galleries, |
| school. Although still used as a school, | | | | restaurants, bars and museums. |
| the site is listed on the National | | | | 10. Thorncrown Chapel (in Eureka |
| Register of Historic Places, is a | | | | Springs): A spectacular chapel that was |
| designated National Historic Landmark, | | | | designed by noted American architect, E. |
| and contains a National Historic Site. | | | | Fay Jones. |
| 5. Christ of the Ozarks (in Eureka | | | | |