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