Affinity Day Spa, Fort Smith, AR

Sometimes a rainy day is your sign that you need to pause and take a break. There’s no better way to take a break than to get pampered with a trip to the spa. From massages to facials, Affinity… Read More

9 Best Live Theater Venues in Arkansas!

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Fort Smith Little Theater, Fort Smith, AR

The casts and crews of this little community theatre have always been staffed using open public auditions. Before settling into its current location on North Sixth Street in 1986, the Fort Smith… Read More

8 Best Escape Rooms in Arkansas!

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Great Escape Mystery Rooms, Van Buren, AR

Do you have what it takes to solve these escape rooms in historic downtown Van Buren, Arkansas? Choose from adventures like the FBI Academy, the Haunted Hotel, and Prison Break.

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The 6 Best Karaoke Bars in Arkansas!

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Lost Beach Island Oasis Bar and Grill, Fort Smith, AR

Head castaways Bob and Cassie want you to come get lost at The Beach in Fort Smith! Lost Beach features karaoke every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

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12 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Arkansas!

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StoneWind Retreat, Chester, AR

“Come sit on the Mountain” in Chester, Arkansas, at the StoneWind Retreat. Stay in an unusual cabin called a yurt at this little-known Arkansas attraction in the Ozark… Read More

5 Best Paint & Wine Spots in Arkansas 2025!

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Painting With a Twist, Bentonville, AR

This trendsetting franchise began in 2007 as Corks & Canvas in Mandeville, Louisiana, soon changing its name to Painting With a Twist in 2009. Today, Painting With a Twist has 328 franchise… Read More

12 Perfect Arkansas Getaways!

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Lake Fort Smith State Park, Mountainburg, AR

Outdoor adventures await on the western side of the 1,400-acre Lake Fort Smith. Located in the valley of the Boston Mountain Range, Lake Fort Smith State Park features everything from playground to… Read More

The 10 Best Guided Tours in Arkansas!

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Miss Laura’s Social Club Tour, Fort Smith, AR

Miss Laura’s is the only house of ill-repute listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Many folks have enjoyed a tour of this brothel that used to be in the spotlight of what used to… Read More

The 8 Best Live Music Venues in Arkansas!

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George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville, AR

George’s has been the king of Dickson Street in Fayetteville since 1927. Best known for the wide range of fantastic musicians that light up its stage, George’s has long-been a favorite… Read More

The 10 Best Museums in Arkansas!

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Fort Smith Museum of History, Fort Smith, AR

This museum was established in 1910 as the Old Commissary Museum and, now restored, is part of the Fort Smith National Historic Site. The museum’s mission is to “collect, preserve and… Read More

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