Free & Cheap Things to Do in Fort Smith, AR

  • 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.
  • 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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5.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks City Park Road, Van Buren, AR 72956 MoreLess Info
A small lake offers relaxing scenery at the Van Buren Municipal Park even though the lake itself is off limits to the public. The park as a whole features two separate playgrounds, a baseball field, covered picnic tables, and a running trail around the lake.
5.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Movie Theaters 1636 N 12th Street, Van Buren, AR 72956 MoreLess Info
Showing the most recent film releases, Malco Cinema Van Buren offers entertainment for the entire family. Special events such as the classics and independent films are also sometimes featured here.
22.5 Miles
96% 23 votes
Historic Sites Route 1, Box 141, Sallisaw, OK 74955 MoreLess Info
In addition to being a blacksmith, silversmith, and artists, Sequoyah is most known for creating a written form of the Cherokee language. His Oklahoma cabin is open to visitors during certain times during the week with many authentic artifacts contained inside the home.
26.7 Miles
93% 70 votes
National & State Parks P.O. Box 4, Mountainburg, AR 72946 MoreLess Info
This is the twenty-third state park of Arkansas when it opened in 1967 but in 2008, it has become the newest state park of Arkansas when it re-opened in a new location with entirely new facilities which includes among others a HD satellite TV.
27.9 Miles
68% 19 votes
Observation Decks 19924 U.S. 71 Scenic Byway, Mountainburg, AR 72946 MoreLess Info
Artist Point features breathtaking view from its observation deck. The gift shop has a variety of items, including handmade dolls, Indian artifacts, homemade jams and jellies which are all produced by local craftsmen.
35.3 Miles
82% 65 votes
Parks Route 1, Box 1510, Heavener, OK 74937 MoreLess Info
Heavener Runestone State Park is a day-use only recreational area that centers around the large rock outcrop known as the Runestone. There are places for picnics, grills, hiking trails, comfort stations, and playground freely open to the public.
36.2 Miles
97% 31 votes
Religious Buildings St. Mary's Mountain, Altus, AR MoreLess Info
Built in 1902 and included in the National Register of Historic Places, St. Mary's Catholic Church has a community of over 500 believers. Its organ and its bell have more than 100 years. It is built in the Roman Basilica architectural style.
36.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Specialty Museums 26 E Main Street, Altus, AR 72821 MoreLess Info
Housed within a 1800s Original German-American State Bank, the Altus Heritage Museum is a small historical museum. The museum's main attraction is a large collection of antique coal mining equipment.
38.2 Miles
96% 235 votes
Scenic Walks 16878 Highway 309 South, Paris, AR 72855 MoreLess Info
Mount Magazine State Park is a place for sightseeing, exploring, and studying nature. It is a destination for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Visitors can do hiking, rock climbing, rappelling, hang gliding, mountain biking, horseback riding, and backpacking.
45.0 Miles
96% 384 votes
Art Gallery 12103 Hazel Valley Road, Fayetteville, AR 72701 MoreLess Info
An art gallery in which the visitors can also take classes, Terra Studios is home to the works of more than 90 artists from the area. Some of the exhibits are displayed in a park.
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