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Arkansas River Valley Places to Visit
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items I have lived in Arkansas since I was knee high to a grasshopper! Here are some of my favorite places to eat and visit in this beautiful state - from local eats to historical sites. If you have any questions or suggestions, let me know! I’m always loo...
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Fort Smith Things to Do
Fort Smith Places to Eat or Get Coffee
Places to Worship in Fort Smith
Workout in Fort Smith
Clarksville Places to Eat and Visit
Fort Smith Things to Do
Find places to eat, drink, shop, and visit while you are in the Fort Smith area.
History buff’s place to see! From the 1700s to today, explore the history of the US Marshals. They also have Fort Smtih Coffee Co. coffee there! It’s a beautiful building set on the banks of the Arkansas River.
United States Marshals Museum
If interesting and unique is your type of thing to see, then this is the place to visit. You will get up close and personal with the history of women who lived and worked at this beautiful Victorian mansion. Just keep in mind that only 16 years and o...
Miss Laura’s Brothel Museum
See Judge Isaac Parker's court room, the jails, and the hanging gallows and learn about the events that shaped Fort Smith history during the Civil War.
Fort Smith National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)
Best waterpark in Northwest Arkansas for kids and adults. They are adding five new slides for 2025 and one in 2026!
Parrot Island Waterpark - Home
Best team building or group outing place. Escape rooms are so much fun for family and friends or as a way to unite a group. Reasonable prices and a variety of rooms to chose from. They even add rooms for different holidays!
Fort Smith Escape Room
Fort Smith Places to Eat or Get Coffee
Need a great place to eat or get coffee? I have the list for you! I'm a foodie and have included my favorite places to eat in and around Fort Smith.
Upscale breakfast place on the west side of town, but worth a visit. The staff there is amazing. The food is absolutely delectable. And the selection is a little unique. This is one of my mom's (Arkansas Grandma) favorite places to bring her friends.
The Egg
Okay…not exactly in Fort Smith. But this Chinese food restaurant is absolutely the best in the area! I know so many people who recommend Lin's House. I have yet to have anything there I didn't like. The staff is super friendly. Lin is amazing and I s...
Lin's House | Greenwood AR
Coffee and prayer? This coffee place is my fave and they roast their own coffee! Locations in Fort Smith and Alma.
Home Page - Olive Coffee Company
ItAbsolutely the best pizza and lasagna in Fort Smith. And I have had everything from chains to mom and pop. This place is so good!
Hideaway Pizza! Your Family Pizza Destination!
Okay. Hear me out. This is not “Mexican”. It's Tex-Mex. And it is really good! They flavors of the food are really bold and spicy. You have to try their sauces! My personal favorite is the Deluxe Tomatillo! Yum!
Chuy’s Tex Mex
Definitely the best Mexican food in Fort Smith. They also have a location on Roger's near the mall. They have great margaritas, salsa, tortilla soup, burritos, and chimichangas! They have bands outside on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. You ca...
La Huerta Grill on Garrison
Places to Worship in Fort Smith
Welcome home! This non-denominational church has three services on Sunday, including a Spanish service at 12:30. Great praise and worship music. The Pastor and Asistant Pastor's always deliver a great message. No pressure. No formalities. Come as you...
Fort Smith - New Life Church
Workout in Fort Smith
Don't cross Clarksville off your list! This small town is historic and has quite a bit to offer. The people make you feel welcome. The architecture feels nostalgic. And go ahead and breathe the fresh air. It's beautiful here in Clarksville.
Best gym in Fort Smith if you want smaller, on one level, spin classes, yoga and Pilates, and group weight training. Plus, they have tanning and massage beds! They have free weights, Nautilus, treadmills, stationary bikes, stair climbers, elliptical…...
10GYM
Clarksville Places to Eat and Visit
Best food in Clarksville hands down. I love this place. It's located in an old building that used to have classrooms for the University of the Ozarks. I know. I took Latin classes here in the late 70s! They did an amazing job renovating and making in...
Kaspers
You need to go walk around this small but beautiful campus. The Presbyterian chapel is absolutely beautiful. The fountain in front of the chapel is a fantastic place to take photographs. The grounds are peaceful and well manicured. It's a beautiful s...
University of the Ozarks
A true staple dining establishment in Clarksville. This is where the locals go for good food, good coffee, and to solve the world's problems. The servers are awesome and fast! This is a must go, especially for lunch!
South Park Restaurant