Highest-rated things to do in Arkansas, according to Tripadvisor
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Indeed, even if you've lived in Arkansas your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Arkansas reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Arkansas using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 3, 2024.
Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Arkansas, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.
#30. Riverfront Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (627 reviews)
- Address: 400 President Clinton Ave. Little Rock, Arkansas
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#29. Mount Magazine State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (405 reviews)
- Address: 16878 Highway 309 South Paris, Arkansas
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#28. Pinnacle Mountain State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (499 reviews)
- Address: 9600 Highway 300 Little Rock, Arkansas
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#27. The Walmart Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,832 reviews)
- Address: 240 S. Main St. Bentonville, Arkansas
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#26. Lake Catherine State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (503 reviews)
- Address: 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, Arkansas
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#25. Beaver Lake
- Rating: 4.5/5 (710 reviews)
- Address: 4022 Mundell Road Eureka Springs, Arkansas
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#24. Lake Ouachita
- Rating: 5/5 (532 reviews)
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#23. Cosmic Cavern
- Rating: 4.5/5 (514 reviews)
- Address: 6386 Ar-21 Berryville, Arkansas
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#22. The Old Mill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (566 reviews)
- Address: 3800 Lakeshore Drive T.R. Pugh Memorial Park North Little Rock, Arkansas
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#21. Fort Smith National Historic Site
- Rating: 4.5/5 (641 reviews)
- Address: 301 Parker Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
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#20. Wegner Quartz Crystal Mines
- Rating: 4.5/5 (480 reviews)
- Address: 82 Wegner Crystal Ranch Road Mount Ida, Arkansas
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#19. St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church
- Rating: 4.5/5 (685 reviews)
- Address: 30 Crescent Drive Historic Loop Eureka Springs, Arkansas
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#18. Crater of Diamonds State Park
- Rating: 4/5 (1,573 reviews)
- Address: 209 State Park Road Murfreesboro, Arkansas
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#17. Anthony Chapel
- Rating: 5/5 (608 reviews)
- Address: 550 Arkridge Road Hot Springs, Arkansas
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#16. Museum of Native American History
- Rating: 5/5 (1,007 reviews)
- Address: 202 Southwest O St. Bentonville, Arkansas
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#15. Petit Jean State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (749 reviews)
- Address: 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, Arkansas
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#14. Hot Springs Mountain Tower
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,280 reviews)
- Address: 401 Hot Springs Mountain Drive Hot Springs, Arkansas
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#13. Hot Springs National Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,062 reviews)
- Address: 101 Reserve St. Hot Springs, Arkansas
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#12. Southland Casino Hotel
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,071 reviews)
- Address: 1550 Ingram Blvd. West Memphis, Arkansas
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#11. William J. Clinton Presidential Library
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,635 reviews)
- Address: 1200 President Clinton Ave. Little Rock, Arkansas
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#10. Bathhouse Row
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,377 reviews)
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#9. Christ of the Ozarks
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,653 reviews)
- Address: 935 Passion Play Road Eureka Springs, Arkansas
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#8. Blanchard Springs Caverns
- Rating: 5/5 (893 reviews)
- Address: 704 Blanchard Springs Road Fifty Six, Arkansas
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#7. Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,254 reviews)
- Address: 2120 West Daisy L Gatson Bates Drive Little Rock, Arkansas
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#6. Intrigue Theater
- Rating: 5/5 (1,101 reviews)
- Address: 80 Mountain St. #3315 Eureka Springs, Arkansas
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#5. Fordyce Bathhouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,189 reviews)
- Address: 101 Reserve St. Hot Springs, Arkansas
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#4. Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,491 reviews)
- Address: 239 Turpentine Creek Lane Eureka Springs, Arkansas
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#3. Garvan Woodland Gardens
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,767 reviews)
- Address: 550 Arkridge Road Hot Springs, Arkansas
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#2. Thorncrown Chapel
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,676 reviews)
- Address: 12968 Highway 62 West Eureka Springs, Arkansas
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#1. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
- Rating: 5/5 (4,604 reviews)
- Address: 600 Museum Way Bentonville, Arkansas
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Michelle No, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
