Tours to Arkansas

 Located in the heart of America, Arkansas provides its tourists with down-home hospitality, spectacular scenery, unique lodging, and a treasury of historic sites and excitement. Known as the 'Natural State', in Arkansas one can have memorable travel experiences and outdoor adventure like world-class fishing, thoroughbred racing, touring Civil War battlefields and museums, diamond-mining in America's only public mine, and thermal-bathing at the Hot Springs National Park. The state is a unique tapestry of mountains, plains and fertile delta.
Ozarks
The Ozarks are heavily eroded plateau, carved out by hundreds of streams over thousands of years. An old saying about this place is "It's not that the mountains are so high, it's just that the valleys are so deep." The diversity of these highlands is endless. The place is home to some of the most scenic rivers and majestic lakes in America. World-class fishing facilities, hiking trail, recreational boating, Canoeing and swimming are the activities that are available here. One can enjoy by taking a leisurely walk along the trickling stream or by touring the museum, historic home, formal garden and Civil War Park. One can tooexplore the traditional folkways here and see the wonders of a limestone cavern.

River Valley Region
Arkansas River Valley is known for its unsurpassed scenic beauty and modern sophistication. There are towns of Ozark and Russellville on the banks of Arkansas River. Here there are three family-owned wineries dating back to the 1800 century.

These wineries offer an insight into the art of viticulture. Throughout the valley, one can find numerous activities that provide adventure, thrilling experience and recreation. Lake Dardanelle in the Russellville-Dardanelle area is one of the most popular lakes in the state. The Tri- Peaks-Nebo, Petit Jean and Magazine dominate the valley and offers picturesque scenes of the valley. There are Civilian Conservation Corps heritage with 60-year-old-plus housekeeping cabins at both parks atop the first two peaks. The famous Cedar Falls is also there at Petit Jean. At the top of Magazine, one can find some of the state's most unspoiled landscape. The state's second largest city, Fort Smith, is also one of its most historic cities. At the Fort Smith National Historic Site, you can discover what life was like on the lawless frontier. The refinement of the Victorian era is preserved in all its glory in venerable Van Buren

Central Region
Central Arkansas is an ideal staging area for your Natural State vacation. In the central of the state of Arkansas is Little Rock and North Little Rock cities. There are other metropolis like Conway, Searcy and Cabot in the central region, which offers a cosmopolitan mix of historic attractions, imaginative shopping opportunities, fine dining, nightlife and creative arts and fine hotels. There are grand collections of museums in the region, which provides an opportunity to the tourist to peep in the glorious history of the region. Extensive park systems in both cities provide the chance to play golf or tennis, fishing in the Arkansas River or on area lakes, hike leafy trails, talk to the animals in the park-like Little Rock zoo or picnic in beautiful natural settings. Great River Road and Crowley's Ridge Parkway are worth a drive. Hampson Museum State Park At Wilson, Archeological State Park at Parkin, Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie at Stuttgart, Southland Greyhound Park, one of the largest dog tracks in the country; and Lake Chicot State Park, where fishing is exceptional and bird watching second to none are some places among many worth visiting.

Ouachitas Region
This region is known for real diamonds, rugged mountain trails, beautiful vistas, comfortable resorts, rustic campsites and sparkling lakes. Tourists can hike the nature trails of Hot Spring National Park and enjoy the picturesque scenes from the mountaintops in the rugged backcountry of the Ouachita National Forest. There are five crystal clear lakes, known as the "Diamond Lakes, " which is a major attraction here. Lake Ouachita, the largest lake, too attracts a number of tourists as it offers a wilderness experience combined with the amenities of full-service resorts. Luxury houseboat rentals are available at DeGray Lake and Lake Ouachita.
Delta Region

This is the land where Europeans first crossed the Mississippi in 1541, where you can experience a taste of the civilizations they found here at the museums in the region. Follow the green-and-white pilot wheel markers along the Great River Road in the heart of eastern Arkansas's Mississippi River Delta country. The road, designated a national scenic byway, will lead you from north to south through this rich agricultural kingdom where cotton, rice, soybeans and wheat flourish in some of Arkansas's richest soils. Crowley's Ridge Parkway, another nation scenic byway, also winds through this region, providing excellent views of the productive land from atop a geologic oddity rising from the Delta.


Timberlands Region
This region is known for deer hunting, oil, timber and bass fishing. The Timberlands of Arkansas is a region with natural resources, which was discovered by pioneers from the eastern United States in the early 1800 century.

Tourists visit restored Victorian homes to local museums and colorful murals to get an insight into the history of this land. The popular cities of the region are El Dorado, Camden and Pine Bluff, which are good places to visit if one wants to experience the wild beauty of the region.
Arkansas
LOCATION: The state shares its southern border with Louisiana, its northern border with Missouri, its eastern border with Tennessee and Mississippi, and its western border with Texas and Oklahoma. Arkansas was the scene of numerous battles during the American Civil War. The capital of Arkansas is Little Rock.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN ARKANSAS

A beautiful land of mountains and valleys, thick forests and fertile plains, the state is home to numerous caverns, hot springs and national parks. The state is divided into five regions ??? Ozarks, River Valley, Central, Delta, Ouachitas and Timberlands.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN DELTA REGION:

Arkansas Post National Memorial: The memorial commemorates the first permanent European settlement (1686) in the Mississippi River's lower valley.

Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center: Take a tour of the restored home and barn-studio where Ernest Hemingway penned Farewell to Arms and other works.

Arkansas Post Museum: This park site has numerous exhibits, including Native American pottery.

Forrest Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center: Hi-tech displays create a "rainstorm," and a movie about the massive 1811 New Madrid earthquake.

Delta Cultural Center: The center's exhibits include the region's blues and gospel music, natural history and the Civil War battle at Helena, Missouri and Natchez Sts.

Lake Chicot State Park: Lake Chicot is the state's largest natural lake and North America's largest oxbow lake.

Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie: The museum tells the story of the people who pioneered Arkansas's emergence as the nation's leading rice state.

Other places of interest: Parkin Archeological State Park, White River National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center, Crowley's Ridge Parkway National Scenic Byway, Great River Road National Scenic Byway and Louisiana Purchase Historic State Park.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN OZARKS:

ARKANSAS AIR MUSEUM: Home to vintage aircraft, including pre-World War II racing planes, aeronautical memorabilia, and a gift shop.

Blanchard Springs Caverns: This limestone cavern is located deep in the Ozark National Forest.

EUREKA SPRINGS HISTORIC DISTRICT: Winding mountain streets and natural springs provide the scenic setting for this quaint town that has been influenced by its artist community.

GREERS FERRY LAKE - Nestled in the hardwood forests and foothills between Clinton and Heber Springs, Greers Ferry is the third largest lake in Arkansas's Ozark Mountains (31,500 surface acres).

MAMMOTH SPRING STATE PARK: Mammoth Spring flows at an average hourly rate of some nine million gallons of 58-degree water.

PEA RIDGE NATIONAL MILITARY PARK: The site of one of the largest Civil War battles west of the Mississippi River.

Other places of interest: Ozark Folk Center State Park, Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, Thorncrown Chapel, Wal-Mart Visitors Center and War Eagle Crafts Fairs.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN RIVER VALLEY:

Arkansas and Missouri Railroad: Travel in the beautifully restored turn-of-the-century cars.
Van Buren Downtown Historic District: The district is dotted with art galleries, antique shops, restaurants and historical attractions.

Arkansas's Wine Country: In and around the town of Altus, four wineries offer free tours, wine tastings and special events.

Lake Dardanelle State Park: The Lake is a 34,000-acre reservoir and is known as one of the state's hottest bass fishing destinations, hosting over 50 tournaments annually.

Other must-visits include Arkansas Scenic 7 Byway, Mount Magazine State Park, Mount Nebo State Park and Petit Jean State Park and Fort Smith National Historic Site.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN CENTRAL:

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER: Houses drawings dating from the Renaissance to the present.

ARKANSAS STATE CAPITOL: A neo-classical building in Little Rock, the capitol was modeled after the US Capitol.
CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER AND PARK: America's 12th Presidential Library is situated on the banks of the Arkansas River.

RIVER MARKET DISTRICT: This area is filled with restaurants, shops, art galleries, a museum, library, bars and seasonal farmers market.

THE OLD MILL: This striking structure appears in the opening scene in Gone with the Wind and is believed to be the only building remaining from the film.
USS RAZORBACK: The 311-foot submarine was present in Tokyo Bay at the signing of the Peace Treaty ending World War II.

Other attractions: Historic Arkansas Museum, Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, Little Rock Zoo and Old State House Museum.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN OUACHITAS:

Crater of Diamonds State Park: The Park is the world's only site where, for a small fee, anyone can dig for diamonds and keep what they find.

DeGray Lake Resort State Park: The state's only resort state park was formed when the Caddo River was dammed in 1972.

Other attractions: Garvan Woodland Gardens, Hot Springs National Park, Magic Springs/Crystal Falls and Queen Wilhelmina State Park/Talimena Scenic Byway.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN CENTRAL TIMBERLANDS:

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources: Exhibits relate the history of Arkansas's oil and brine industries.

OLD WASHINGTON HISTORIC STATE PARK: This 19th-century restoration village contains the state's largest collection of pre-Civil War homes.

Other attractions: Camden Visitors Center & McCollum-Chidester House, Delta Rivers Nature Center, El Dorado Downtown Historic District and Hope/Clinton Center.

THINGS TO DO IN ARKANSAS: Though the state annually attracts visitors from across the nation and abroad for its abundant opportunities for outdoor adventures and to its natural beauty, other amenities like art galleries and live professional theater, professional sporting events, irresistible restaurants, microbreweries and a variety of lodging options can be found in the state's larger cities also favour with guests. Meanwhile, Arkansas boasts charming small towns that lure travelers seeking a restful reprieve from the hurried pace of modern life.