A land of amazing natural beauty, Arkansas is treasure trove of tourist attractions. The rich and varied Arkansas Tourist Attractions attract people from all corners of the globe. Arkansas is the 25th state of USA received its statehood in 1836. Arkansas Tourist Attractions include a number of historical and cultural heritage sights which makes you step back in time and explore old court houses, paddle wheel riverboats, cemeteries, archaeological sites, ceremonial centers, mound villages, Arkansas museums, historic villages, historic homes & buildings, towns, Civil War sites, museums among others.
Among the Arkansas Tourist Attractions Hot Springs National Park tops the list as it is one of oldest and most visited parks of the country. Other popular sightseeing destinations include Eureka Springs, a resort of the 1880's; Wild River Country a splendid water theme park, several museums including the world famous Mid-America Science Museum.
Never miss to visit the Buffalo National River, which is the country's first national river park, and Blanchard Springs Caverns which is the striking find of the of the 20th century. To add some thrill to your Arkansas travel, go for along drive along the Great River Road connecting eastern Arkansas and extends parallel to river Mississippi.
To catch a glimpse of the state's scenic, historic, geologic, and archaeological heritage visit Arkansas' state parks. There are some uncommon parks also like Ozark Folk Center, where the ancient mountain culture of the state is preserved and displayed, Crater of Diamonds,where you may find some precious stone to preserve. Visit one of the state's historic towns at Old Washington, Village Creek, the largest park of the state occupying an area of 7,000 acres. Other must-see parks in the area are Queen Wilhelmina, DeGray, Petit Jean, Devil's Den, Crowley's Ridge, Lake Chicot, and Lake Catherine. Lake Dardanelle and Mountain Magazine are some of the newly built Arkansas state parks. These parks are known for offering excellent hiking trails.
Besides you can also go for the Lake Tours and enjoy viewing some rare birds like egret, heron, eagle, alligator, mink, deer, or armadillo. Arkansas is rich in wildlife and has a rich treasure of watchable wildlife like butterflies, songbirds, ducks, geese, and other Arkansas wildlife. The senior citizens can go for Elderhostel programs in a several parks which have workshops for camping in the Ozarks, golfing in lakeside resort parks, jet boating on the White River, and of course enjoying Ozark music and art.
Arkansas Tourist Attractions include provisions for a myriad of outdoor activities like backpacking, caving, hiking, hang gliding, horseback riding, lake kayaking, mountain biking, river running, rock climbing, snorkeling, among others.
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