Date: September 26, 2019 |
A Special At Home in Arkansas Promotion | Illustrations by Will Echols
Arkansas State University Museum
The ASU Museum in Jonesboro is home to a wide range of educational exhibits. Of special interest is the Crowley’s Ridge Mastodon, a display of bones of the massive animal that roamed the region more than 10,000 years ago. astate.edu/museum
Blu D’or Interiors
Put this interiors boutique on your list for chic home furnishings, art, lighting, and accessories in Jonesboro. If you’re thinking about starting a design project, just turn to owner and designer Leigh Montgomery for help. facebook.com/BluDorInteriors
Craighead Forest Park
Located south of Jonesboro, this 692-acre park offers trails for hiking and cycling, fishing on Craighead Forest Lake, and even games like disc golf and horseshoes. Be sure to visit the nearby Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center to learn more about the region. facebook.com/CraigheadForestPark
Darling’s Fine Things
From on-trend clothing and accessories to beauty products and coffee table books, Darling’s Fine Things in Newport is an must-visit for home and fashion, and you can even shop their Instagram page, too. darlingsfinethings.com
Delta Cultural Center
On your first trip to the area? The Delta Cultural Center in Helena is perhaps one of the best starting points for learning more about the region’s complex history. deltaculturalcenter.com
Eleven Point
Named for the nearby Eleven Point River, this artisanal candle company’s 19 fragrances are inspired by its natural surroundings—think Morning Dew, Wildflower, and Blackberry. All candles are hand-poured in Pocahontas. eleven-point.com
Full Sun Gifts
Wedding and baby registries, sorority goods, teacher gifts—no matter who you’re shopping for, Full Sun in Jonesboro has your list covered. Keep an eye on their social media pages for upcoming sales and events. fullsungifts.com
Gearhead Outfitters
Founded in 1997, outdoors store Gearhead Outfitters has grown to 10 locations in Arkansas and neighboring states. You can visit the brand’s headquarters on Jonesboro’s Main Street or at the Mall at Turtle Creek. gearheadoutfitters.com
Jones Bar-B-Q Diner
This Marianna diner has the proud distinction as the state’s first recipient of the distinguished James Beard Award. Get there early—the famous slow-roasted pork has been known to sell out by mid-morning. facebook.com/JonesBarBQDiner
Historic Dyess Colony: Boyhood Home of Johnny Cash
The Historic Dyess Colony was an agricultural community established in 1934 and home to famed singer-songwriter Johnny Cash. Tours of the singer’s home begin at the Dyess Colony Museum. dyesscash.astate.edu
Recovery Room
The Recovery Room is a bistro in downtown Jonesboro serving an eclectic menu of American classics inspired by world flavors, including curried pork, Jamaican jerk chicken, and pad thai noodles. therecoveryroomjonesboro.com
The Tamale Factory
While the exact history of tamales’ popularity in the Delta is varied, there’s no denying their position as a staple of the South. The Tamale Factory in Augusta is a must-visit for the corn husk-wrapped meal. thetamalefactory.net
White’s Mercantile
Holly Williams’s general store-inspired gift shop is a curated collection of home and kitchen wares, candles, apparel, and gifts—all inspired by life in the South. whitesmercantile.com
Wilson Cafe
Wilson’s namesake café offers lunch and dinner menus stacked with soups and salads, burgers, sandwiches, and a chef-chosen blue plate special. Be sure to leave room for a slice of pie or doughnut bread pudding! eatatwilson.com
World War II Japanese American Internment Museum
At the McGehee site where 8,000 Japanese Americans were interned during World War II, you can now visit a museum to learn more about the mass relocation as well as a memorial cemetery. rohwer.astate.edu
Yesdog Grill
Head to Yesdog Grill in downtown Jonesboro for pub grub, pizza, and shakes, and be sure to check their calendar for special events, like trivia nights and live music. yesdoggrill.com
