FORT SMITH, Ark. — Looking for something to do in the River Valley? There are many things to choose from near you. Here's a list of places you can check out!
Historic:
- McCoy Park at West End - Downtown Fort Smith
- Chaffee Barbershop Museum - Fort Smith
- Fort Smith Trolley Museum
- U.S. Marshals Museum - Fort Smith
- Fort Smith National Historic Site
- Clayton House - Fort Smith
- Fort Smith Air Museum
- Miss Laura's Visitor Center (Victorian Mansion) - Fort Smith
- Fort Smith Museum of History
- Fort Smith Regional Art Museum
- Zachary Taylor Chimney - Fort Smith
- Massard Prairie Battlefield Park - Fort Smith
- Van Buren River Valley Museum Association
- Popeye Statue - Alma
Kid Friendly:
- Fort Smith Escape Room
- Great Escape Mystery Rooms - Van Buren
- The Arcade of Fort Smith
- The Box Arcade - Van Buren
- Midland Family Bowl - Fort Smith
- Spartan Adventure Park - Fort Smith
- Chuck E. Cheese - Fort Smith
- Cre8tive Arts Network - Fort Smith
- Downtown Splash Pad (Seasonal) - Fort Smith
- Parrot Island Waterpark (Seasonal) - Fort Smith
- Alma Aquatic Park (Seasonal)
Active
- Fort Smith Bikeway
- Civil Axe Throwing - Fort Smith
- Vertical Horizons Climbing Gym - Fort Smith
- Fort Smith Farmer's Market
- Gator Golf - Ben Geren Park
- Ben Geren Disc Golf Course - Fort Smith
- Riverfront Skate and Bike Park - Fort Smith
- Sand Volley Ball at Ben Geren Park - Fort Smith
- Bowling World - Fort Smith
- Billiards & Bowling - Fort Smith
- Chaffee Crossing Pickleball Complex - Fort Smith
Hiking Trails / Rivers / Lakes
- Lee Creek - Van Buren
- Lake Alma
- Torraine Lake - Fort Smith
- Ben Geren Trails - Fort Smith
- Lake Alma Hiking Trail
- Wells Lake Fishing - Fort Smith
- Fort Smith Riverfront Trail
Relaxed:
- The Bakery District - Fort Smith
- Chapters on Main - Fort Smith
- AMC Classic Fort Smith 14 theatre
- Arkansas River Fishing Arkansas River Fishing - Fort Smith
- McClure Amphitheater (aka "the view") - Fort Smith
- Malco Fort Smith Cinema
- The Gallery on Garrison - Fort Smith
- Hidden Talent Fine Art Gallery & Restoration - Fort Smith
- Janet Huckabee Nature Center - Fort Smith
Parks:
- River Front Park - Fort Smith
- Ross Pendegraft Park - Fort Smith
- Carol Ann Cross Park - Fort Smith
- Creekmore Park (has a seasonal pool) - Fort Smith
- Martin Luther King Park - Fort Smith
- Ben Geren Regional Park - Fort Smith
- Tilles Park - Fort Smith
- Freedom Park - Van Buren
If you're willing to drive a bit further, check out our list of favorite spots in Northwest Arkansas!
Do you have a favorite place you like to go to that isn't listed here? Send us your suggestions at news@kfsm.com!
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