Arkansas is a state that is now known for its fun family vacations. But there's probably a lot about Arkansas that you don't know. There is plenty to do outdoors as well as indoors, such as galleries and theatres for the art aficionado. There is much more in store in Arkansas than you ever thought possible.



Arkansas is known as the natural state, and for good reason. With over 600,000 acres of water Arkansas is the beach lover's paradise. There are plenty of opportunities to swim, boat, water ski, parasail, fish, scuba dive, and even house boat. With so many lakes there is no shortage of choices and each lake is a beautiful tribute to the state of Arkansas.

At the other end of the spectrum are the many picturesque hills and mountains that are great for hiking, camping, or just driving through. The spectacular scenery and natural wonders that are splattered all over the state are a challenge to the adventurous. When in the mountains, be sure to explore the many caves and underground caverns that are a discoverers delight.

Arkansans boats of many world class golf courses. Golf as a vacationers sport is promoted through attractive vacation packages. The undulating landscape of Arkansas offers beautiful scenic courses to enjoy nine or eighteen holes of golf. For a visitor, the demands of a taxing golf course are a must savour attraction of Arkansans.

If you are an art or history buff Arkansas has plenty for you to see and do. Arkansas is known for its civil war battlefields and rich American history. There are plenty of museums and historic heritage sites for you to enjoy.

If you would like to enjoy life as the locals know it check out some of the many festivals that take place each year in Arkansas. The harvest is very important to the people of Arkansas and this is apparent in their many festivals that center on this event. Some of these festivals include watermelon, peach, and tomato festivals. There are also festivals that feature delicious foods such as steak, chilli con carne, and even Greek food. If you enjoy culinary delights then Arkansas' many food-related festivals will satisfy your taste.

If music suits your fancy, look for a number of music festivals in this great southern state. The King Biscuit Blues Festivals is one of the largest and most popular outdoor festivals in the United States. When you attend, you will hear the best in blues music. If you prefer, you can also find rock and roll, jazz, classical, and operatic events and venues.

While Arkansas favours the southern style of cooking, foodies can take delight in a wide variety from Asian fusion to Russian. The restaurants are available to suit each pocket and taste. You can select between a fancy five star restaurant or a chilli con carne cook-off.

Arkansas also has plenty of spas to invigorate your body and mind. You can spend a day getting massages, facials, and even attend a yoga class to sooth the soul. These spas help you feel refreshed and rejuvenated. Most spas offer packaged deals where a couple of relaxing days are accompanied with treatment that can make you feel pampered like royalty.

As you can see Arkansas is a state that has something for everyone. Whether you are drawn in by the fabulous luxury spas and restaurants or the natural beauty that can be found around every corner, Arkansas makes a wonderful vacation for anyone.