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Discover Fort Smith

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Local museums prove essential in preserving and sharing the region’s rich history and culture


A Ferris wheel from the 1935 World’s Fair is on display at the Park at West End in downtown Fort Smith. The park is open seasonally from late April through October.

Fort Smith is a community equally concerned with the past, present, and future of its city. Take for example Fort Smith Museum of History, whose mission involves sharing two centuries worth of information about the region. Founded in 1910, the museum is now housed in the Atkinson-Williams Hardware Warehouse building, a structure only slightly older than the institution itself. “We joke and call the building our biggest artifact, but it really is,” says executive director Caroline Speir. A Fort Smith native, Caroline has memories of enjoying and learning from the very museum where she’s worked for the past 15 years. She also has family ties to the role, with an aunt who once served as the museum’s director and a mother who was a Fort Smith history aficionado in her own right.

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Discover Benton

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A bustling historic district with local boutiques, restaurants, and entertainment keeps people coming back to this small-town gem

Benton feels like the heart of Saline County, and not simply because it’s the county seat. The city’s walkable downtown and charming storefronts, many of which have been in place for close to a century, bring character and vitality to this small town situated along Interstate 30.

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Discover Bentonville & Rogers

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Explore this region through the eyes of best friends who love NWA’s food, culture, and sense of community | A Special At Home in Arkansas Promotion


Patrons lounge on swings inside the Airship at Coler coffee shop.

Over the past decade, reasons to visit Bentonville and Rogers have steadily multiplied along with the growing population. Of course there’s the museums, but add to that the ever-growing lineup of events—think Bentonville Film Festival, the new Format Festival, and acts at the Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion—and there’s always something new to see. 

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Discover Jonesboro & The Delta

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Along the Arkansas edge of the Mississippi River is a region teeming with history and opportunity

When Ted Herget answers my phone call it’s after 8 p.m. in the French Alps. Surprisingly, he doesn’t ask me to call back when he’s returned to the States; I say one word about Jonesboro and he jumps right in. He wants to talk about the past, present, and future of the Delta—its agriculture, music, history—and, of course, its connection to the outdoors. This all-or-nothing passion is in part what’s led his outdoor lifestyle brand, Gearhead Outfitters, to such great success over the past 25 years.

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Discover Conway

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Independent restaurants, local shops, and a supportive community make this central Arkansas town one to visit again and again

Having opened more than 40 years ago, Patti and David Stobaugh’s restaurant Stoby’s is now a Conway icon. And while their hearty breakfasts and classic sandwiches are hard to beat, the undeniable star of the menu is Stoby’s Cheese Dip. The recipe is one David perfected as soon as the restaurant opened and has been a hit for its easy, mild flavor ever since.

Over the years, they’ve added a spicier variation to their offerings, but that’s not all that’s changed for the Stobaughs; in 2006, Patti left her career as a corporate accountant to join David in the business. Soon after, PattiCakes Bakery was born. “I wanted to have a cookie shop and thought maybe I’d do the desserts for Stoby’s, sell cookies, and that would be it. But we opened and it just blew up,” she says.

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Discover Fayetteville & Springdale

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A bustling creative community and college-campus charm make these Northwest Arkansas towns a draw


Great food, authentic tunes, and a strong sense of community. What more do you need fora good time? This is the unofficial principle behind Fayetteville Roots Festival, which offers an impressive lineup of music and culinary programming. Founded by musicians Bernice and Bryan Hembree and restaurateur Jerrmy Gawthrop, the event is indicative of the collaborative spirit and creativity in the region.

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Discover Hot Springs

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With a storied past and vibrant future, the Spa City of today is a captivating getaway |A Special At Home in Arkansas Promotion


The Arlington Hotel

The cast of characters at the core of Hot Springs history is varied and unforgettable. From Babe Ruth and Mickey Rooney to Al Capone, the city has played host to a veritable who’s who of sports, entertainment, and organized crime over the years, giving the region an indelible mythos that remains even today. In fact, it was the looks of disbelief on outsiders’ faces when he described his hometown that inspired native David Hill to pen a book titled The Vapors: A Southern Family, the New York Mob, and the Rise and Fall of Hot Springs, America’s Forgotten Capital of Vice. “What made Hot Springs unique in the middle of the century was that people had moved from all over the world, so it was really diverse in a way a lot of the South wasn’t,” he says. “It was a bit of a hodge podge; a small town with a big-city mentality.”
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Discover El Dorado

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This South Arkansas city is home to a bustling downtown and a year-round calendar of events | A Special At Home in Arkansas Promotion


The Black Cat Café’s varied (and cheeky) menu offers everything from “Cat’s Meow Burgers” to “Fat Cat Steaks.”

Main Street El Dorado was founded in 1988 with the mission to improve the downtown through historic preservation, economic development, and event promotion. Its executive director, Beth Brumley, is an Arkadelphia native who moved to El Dorado right out of college. “There were great opportunities here, and I just fell in love with the town,” she says. Beth was first involved with the organization as a volunteer—with a full-time staff of only two, that is the role most who are affiliated with Main Street El Dorado take. “Everything we do is volunteer-based. It’s all people who are vested in their community and enjoy giving back,” she says. The nonprofits’ biggest festival of the year, MusicFest—which takes place October 7-8 this year and includes a lineup packed with live music and family fun—requires 300-400 such volunteers, Beth adds….

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Discover Eureka Springs & the Ozarks

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Travelers from near and far find respite in the state’s northern mountains | A Special At Home in Arkansas Promotion


Photos courtesy of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism

Arkansas is the sort of place you can live your whole life and still find surprises; at least, that’s how Prairie Grove resident Brenda Black felt when she started spending time in the Ozarks. As the owners of Westwood Gardens, she and her husband, Russell, found themselves invited to a secluded property in Newton County by a customer who soon became a dear friend. “He bought a large load of trees and wanted us to deliver them. When we finally got to the property and saw the view, we said, Oh my gosh, this is incredible,” Brenda says. Perched on a ledge overlooking the Little Buffalo River, the home is aptly named Star’s Edge. Years later, when their friend was ready to put the mountain home on the market, Brenda and Russell jumped at the chance to call this retreat their getaway….

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