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1 / 30#30. St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church
- Rating: 4.7/5 (692 reviews)
- City: Eureka Springs
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Highest-rated things to do in Arkansas by visitors
When planning your next holiday, you might feel an instinctual pull toward destinations that would take you across oceans, like Tokyo or Paris, but there are experiences closer to home that will have you thinking twice before booking a trip abroad ever again.
If you're craving a burst of adrenaline, why not reserve a spot in Michigan's famed Saugatuck Dune Rides? The activity's charmingly dated website is a great indication of its word-of-mouth notoriety and timeless appeal. Over in Arizona, you might be surprised to find that it's not just the Grand Canyon that tempts travelers to its desert landscape—it's also one-of-a-kind venues like the Musical Instrument Museum, where music enthusiasts can find over 7,500 instruments from 200 countries around the world.
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 Aug. 15, 2025.
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.
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2 / 30#29. Mount Magazine State Park
- Rating: 4.7/5 (413 reviews)
- City: Paris
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3 / 30#28. Museum of Native American History
- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,023 reviews)
- City: Bentonville
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4 / 30#27. Mid-America Science Museum
- Rating: 4.6/5 (607 reviews)
- City: Hot Springs
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5 / 30#26. Lake Ouachita
- Rating: 4.8/5 (535 reviews)
- City: Hot Springs
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6 / 30#25. Wegner Quartz Crystal Mines
- Rating: 4.6/5 (500 reviews)
- City: Mount Ida
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7 / 30#24. Oaklawn Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Rating: 4.1/5 (1,075 reviews)
- City: Hot Springs
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8 / 30#23. Blue Spring Heritage Center
- Rating: 4.3/5 (482 reviews)
- City: Eureka Springs
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9 / 30#22. Eureka Springs Historical Downtown
- Rating: 4.4/5 (862 reviews)
- City: Eureka Springs
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10 / 30#21. The Walmart Museum
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1,840 reviews)
- City: Bentonville
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11 / 30#20. Pinnacle Mountain State Park
- Rating: 4.7/5 (504 reviews)
- City: Little Rock
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12 / 30#19. Beaver Lake
- Rating: 4.7/5 (711 reviews)
- City: Eureka Springs
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13 / 30#18. William J. Clinton Presidential Library
- Rating: 4.4/5 (2,659 reviews)
- City: Little Rock
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14 / 30#17. Hot Springs Mountain Tower
- Rating: 4.3/5 (2,298 reviews)
- City: Hot Springs
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15 / 30#16. Blanchard Springs Caverns
- Rating: 4.9/5 (900 reviews)
- City: Fifty Six
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16 / 30#15. Southland Casino Hotel
- Rating: 4.4/5 (2,195 reviews)
- City: West Memphis
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17 / 30#14. Christ of the Ozarks
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,669 reviews)
- City: Eureka Springs
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18 / 30#13. Petit Jean State Park
- Rating: 4.7/5 (760 reviews)
- City: Morrilton
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19 / 30#12. Lake Catherine State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (513 reviews)
- City: Hot Springs
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20 / 30#11. Intrigue Theater
- Rating: 4.9/5 (1,245 reviews)
- City: Eureka Springs
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21 / 30#10. Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,271 reviews)
- City: Little Rock
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22 / 30#9. Anthony Chapel
- Rating: 4.9/5 (618 reviews)
- City: Hot Springs
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23 / 30#8. Bathhouse Row
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,389 reviews)
- City: Hot Springs
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24 / 30#7. Crater of Diamonds State Park
- Rating: 4.1/5 (1,592 reviews)
- City: Murfreesboro
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25 / 30#6. Hot Springs National Park
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1,098 reviews)
- City: Hot Springs
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26 / 30#5. Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
- Rating: 4.7/5 (2,525 reviews)
- City: Eureka Springs
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27 / 30#4. Fordyce Bathhouse
- Rating: 4.7/5 (2,207 reviews)
- City: Hot Springs
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28 / 30#3. Thorncrown Chapel
- Rating: 4.7/5 (3,706 reviews)
- City: Eureka Springs
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29 / 30#2. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
- Rating: 4.8/5 (4,641 reviews)
- City: Bentonville
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30 / 30#1. Garvan Woodland Gardens
- Rating: 4.7/5 (2,810 reviews)
- City: Hot Springs
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.
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