8 Getaways You Can Only Find In Arkansas
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8 Getaways You Can Only Find In Arkansas

The top 8 things you should do on your get-away to Arkansas.

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8 Getaways You Can Only Find In Arkansas
Jamie Ratley

Ever get bored in Springfield, MO on weekends? Arkansas is only a short drive 2 hour drive and filled with plenty to do! Bentonville, Fayetville, Rogers, and Eureka Springs are my personal favorite places to go. Whether you camp or Airbnb, I recommend the adventures Arkansas has to offer.

1. Camping

The views in Arkansas are just absolutely amazing. Camping in general is cheap as well. I personally recommend Prairie Creek Campground in Rogers, Arkansas. If you want more options, look here!

2. Mountain Biking

Arkansas is known for their incredible mountain biking and trails. Slaughter Pen offers a variety of trails from novice to expert, there's also a killer downhill trail as well. Lake Leatherwood is another one of my favorites. A unique place I visited though, was The Railyard Bike Park. A BMXer built this place, Danny MacAskill has ridden here, and it's a great bike park! There is also seating if you just want to watch the fun happen.


3. Downtown Bentonville

Amazing food places such as Table Mesa Bistro, Travola Trattoria, and food trucks! Also the first Walmart is here!


3. Crystal Bridges

This one is for the art lovers. Seriously worth seeing and normal admission is free! The entire place takes a good 2-3 hours to walk around. There is also the Frank Lloyd Wright house, this is free as well.


4. Downtown Eureka Springs

Incredibly cute little shops! These steps are a must see as well.


5. Rogue Manor

A truly romantic place to dine in Eureka Springs. The food is unforgettable and the service is even better. Don't believe me? Check out this menu.


6. Airbnb Cabins

Airbnb offers decently priced cabins, well worth every penny you spend. If you refer a friend, you even get a discount!


7. Thorncrown Chapel

Close to Lake Leatherwood and in Eureka Springs is this beautiful chapel open to the public for free!

Go check out these amazing photos at Inspiration Point! After your visit to the Thorncrown Chapel, make your way to Inspiration Point, then on to Lake Leatherwood! They're all on the same road within minutes of each other.

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