- The list below includes 23 free or cheap things to do in or near Fort Smith, Arkansas, including 30 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Bowling.
- From Fort Smith National Cemetery to Ben Geren Regional Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Fort Smith and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Van Buren and Sallisaw.
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Tour goers explore the Italianate-style mansion that was the family home of William Henry Harrison Clayton
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522 Garland Avenue and South 6th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901
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The mortal remains of over 13,000 individuals are interred at Fort Smith National Cemetery. In addition to the graves, the cemetery is noted for its two monuments: the Monument to the Unknown Confederate Dead. and a memorial to casualties of theVietnam War.
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Ben Geren Regional Park provides patrons with a range of recreational activities. They offer rugged trails for mountain bikers and hiking and paved bike trails that are ADA-accessible. The park also offers tennis courts, batting cages, and a golf course.
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A fenced canine recreation facility, Fort Smith Dog Park features a large grass field, trees and a pond that dogs can use to cool off. The park provides a double-gated entrance, benches and dog waste bags.
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Creekmore Park has many rare amenities, the most unique being the gas engine train that can be ridden around the park on holidays. There is also miniature golf in the summer, a swimming pool and tennis courts.
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Red Pine Drive and Morgans Way, Fort Smith, AR
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The Massard Prairie Battlefield Park was the site of a Civil War battle, during which Confederate soldiers used hit-and-run tactics to score a victory over the Union side. The location is also the site of Civil War re-enactments and features a walking trail.
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Located on the banks of the Arkansas River, the Fort Smith National Historic Site contains the remains of two American military forts, a jail and a courthouse. The exhibits focus on Fort Smith's role in American westward expansion during the 19th century.
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Formerly a house of ill repute, Miss Laura's Social Club now houses the visitors' center in Fort Smith, Arkansas. It is the only brothel included on the National Register of Historic Places.
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8300 Wells Lake Road, Fort Smith, AR 72916
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Located at Fort Smith, the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center features various exhibits and displays dedicated to plants and wildlife. Along with birdwatching, it is a common venue for fishing and canoeing.
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Named after prominent U.S. Attorney William Henry Harrison Clayton, The Clayton House is a historic location that served as his home in the late 1800s. Visitors commonly enjoy seeing the many artifacts and items that belonged to the Clayton family.
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The history of Fort Smith, Arkansas is preserved and presented by the Fort Smith Museum of History. The museum's holdings include hundreds of important artworks, photographs, documents and other objects from throughout Fort Smith's history.