Visiting the State of Arkansas:
History And A Unique Experience In One
By G. Chadwick
When it comes to natural preserves no state is more focused
than Arkansas with fifty-one state parks and numerous outdoor
activities for travelers to choose from. Arkansas features a
wide variety of lowlands and highlands along with two major
mountain ranges, the Ozarks and the Quachitas. There are
several good museums and cultural experiences in Little Rock,
the capital of Arkansas.
The central point of Little Rock is the Central High Museum and
Visitors Center which showcases the history of the endeavor to
stop racial segregation in public schools. The River Market
downtown is an excellent place to go if you want to eat at an
excellent restaurant, find entertainment or just walk around
and do some shopping. For the family travelers there is the
Museum and Discovery and the Children's Museum. For the outdoor
individuals there is Burns Park which is one of the largest city
parts in the United States. Another excellent option for
families is Gator Park which features go-karts, mini golf and
other family activities.
There is a variety of accommodation options in Arkansas from
large luxury resorts to lodges to motels to small rustic inns.
You can get a complete listing of all available accommodations
at arkansas.com. However, if you are looking for a
good historic hotel consider the 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa in
Eureka Springs or the Peabody Hotel in Little Rock.
If culture is your thing then you should visit the Arkansas Art
Center in Little Rock which has the largest cultural institution
in the state and has exhibits located in seven different
galleries. Also included is the Arkansas Museum of Art and the
Arkansas Children's Theater.
For the movie buffs there is the Old Grist Mill in Little Rock.
It is a full authentic reproduction of a grist mill powered by
water. The actual building was built in 1933 but is designed to
look like it was built in the eighteen hundreds. It is currently
the only building still standing that was used in the film Gone
With the Wind.
For a truly unique experience you should visit the Crater of
Diamonds State Park. Not only is this a public diamond mine but
the company also lets visitors prospect for their own diamonds.
If you happen to find a diamond while you are there then you
get to keep it. There are even exhibits that will show you the
history of diamonds in Arkansas. This is a truly unique
experience that you can't get anywhere outside of Arkansas. So
if you like to visit unique attractions while traveling this is
a must stop for you. No matter what your preferences you will
find something to good when you are visiting Arkansas
About The Author:
Greg Chadwick owns and operates the Arkansas
Hotel Finder website. To find great deals on Arkansas Hotels
please visit http://www.arkansashotelfinder.com.
