
Amusement Parks
Celebration City
- Branson, MO (800)475-9370
Crystal
Falls - Hot Springs, AR (501)624-0100
Magic Springs - Hot
Springs, AR (501)624-0100
Silver
Dollar City
- Branson, MO (800)475-9370
White
Water Water Park
- Branson, MO (800)475-9370

State
Parks/Nature
Alum Cove Natural Bridge -
South of Jasper, AR
Water,
Wind and gravity have transformed a huge mass of sandstone into a
natural bridge. It is 130 feet in length and 20 feet
wide. An
extremely rare wildflower, French's Shooting Star flourishes beneath
the sandstone ledges.
Beaver Lake in the Ozark Mountains
(479)636-1210
487 miles of natural shoreline, the 28,000-acre lake provides
boating, swimming, water skiing and fishing. Several species of bass,
along with crappie, bream, stripers and catfish are present.
Paved access roads wind through 12 developed parks, providing
picnic sites, swimming beaches, hiking trails, boat-launching ramps,
picnic shelters and amphitheaters.
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks -
Fayetteville, AR (479)750-2620
Colorful and beautiful array of flowers and other greenary located on
86 acres adjoining Lake Fayetteville. Includes a horticulture
center, plaza, gardens and a green house.
Crater
of Diamonds State Park
- Murfreesburo, AR (870)285-3113
The world's only diamond-bearing site open to the
public where you can prospect for and keep any gems you find.
A
new aquatic playground just opened in 2004. Campsites
&
picnic areas.
Devil's Den State Park - West
Fork, AR
Hiking, camping, lodging, horseback riding, lake tours, educational
programs, history, wildlife and more...
Lake
Bella Vista Trail - Hwy 71 N Bella Vista (479)855-6920
Walk, run, bike or skate this 2-mile trail. Asphalt paths,
benches, picnic tables and a playground. Pets are welcome!
Lake Fayetteville - Lake Fayetteville Road off of Hwy71B Nature trails, picnic tables, playgrounds, softball fields, fishing piers, boat launch, bird-watching and a pavilion.
Lake
Wedington
- 15689 Lake Wedington Entry Road Hwy16 (479)442-3527 or (479)575-5309
Scenic Ozark National Forest, picnic tables, boating, hiking, fishing,
cabin rentals, camping, lodge and pavilion.
Mystic Caverns & Crystal Dome
- South of Harrison, AR (888)743-1739
Cave Tours
War
Eagle Cavern - Scenic Hwy 12 (479)789-2909
Guided tours through underground formations, including onyx,
rimstone and crinoid fossils.
Withrow Springs State Park
- Huntsville, AR (479)559-2593
Enjoy hiking, camping, canoeing, swimming, tennis, baseball, softball,
crossbow range and fishing.

Wildlife/Zoo
C.B.
Craig Fish Hatchery - Centerton (877)795-2470
3
fish ponds and 2 bird-watching shelters. Perfect place for
bird
watching as many birds are attracted to the hatchery’s supply
of small
fish.
Little Rock Zoo - Little Rock (501)663-4733 Over 600 mammels, birds, reptiles, amphibians on display on the spacious grounds and in WPA-era buildings.
Oklahoma Aquarium
- Jenks, OK (918)296-FISH (3467)
Over 200 exhibits are located in the Oklahoma Aquarium, and contain
several thousand animals from around the world.
Ozark Reptile Museum - Fayetteville (479)466-6895
Swepco’s bald eagle & bird
sanctuary
Bald eagles visit NWA from November to March and may be seen in various
places including Beaver Lake, and Centerton Fish Hatchery.
The Aquarium of Arkansas
- Bentonville (479)273-0329 COMING SOON...
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
- Eureka Springs, AR (479)253-5841
Over 100 rescued animals including lions, tigers, leopards, cougars,
bears, monkeys, deer and birds.
Tulsa Zoo - Tulsa,
OK (918)669-6600
Wild Wilderness Drive through
Safari - Gentry, AR (479)736-8383
85 different species of exotic animals
Other Places to Visit
Aerospace
Education Center and IMAX Theater
- LIttle Rock (501)376-IMAX 300-seat
IMAX Theater.
"Right Stuff" gitft shop offers science oriented
toys and
gifts. Displayed airplanes include Wright Flyer and Sopwith
Camel, the only one in the U.S. and one of only 7 worldwide.
Full-size replica of Apollo command module.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Home & Museum - Just east of Springfield, MO in Mansfield It offers fans of the Little House book series a glimpse into the lives of it's author and her family. (877)924-7126
The
Great Passion Play - Eureka Springs, AR (866)566-3565
Holy Land Tour, Christ of the Ozarks, Tabernacle Teaching Tour, Bible
Museum, special exhibits and more...
Terra
Studios - Durham, AR (800)255-8995
Blue Bird of hapiness, pottery, weddings, tours, classes and more...
Precious
Moments Chapel - Carthage, MO (800)543-7975 ext. 2983
Chapel, fountain of angels, wedding island, gift shop, photo
opportunities and more...
Arkansas
& Missouri Railroad Company - Springdale
(800)687-8600
Travel through the scenic Ozark Mountains on the A&M passenger
train.
Northwest Arkansas Naturals Minor League Baseball - Springdale (479)756-8088