- TripBuzz found 23 things to do with kids in or near Fort Smith, Arkansas, including 7 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Van Buren and Sallisaw.
- From Crystal Palace Skating Center to Bowling World, the Fort Smith area offers 30 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Amusement Parks (All Ages).
- The second largest city in Arkansas, Fort Smith lies on the state border between Arkansas and Oklahoma. Fort Smith has a lively entertainment industry including the Fort Smith Symphony, the Fort Smith Corale, Western Arkansas Ballet, the McCafferty School of Irish Dance, and the Riverfront Amphitheater. Fort Smith also hosts many events throughout the year, including the Fort Smith Riverfront Blues Fest and many others.
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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.
5.2 Miles
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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.
1.7 Miles
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.
1.8 Miles
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.
6.3 Miles
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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.
1.3 Miles
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.
4.2 Miles
Part of the Van Buren Historic District, the one hundred-plus year old King Opera House hosts plays and artistic performances. Local legend purports that the ghost of a rejected actor wanders around backstage in a top had and cape.
5.0 Miles
A roller skating rink and indoor amusement center, Wheels In Motion features open skating as well as skate and jump parties. The facility features a climbing wall and other attractions.
5.3 Miles
Blakemore Field is a multi-purpose football and soccer field located at Van Buren High School. The all grass field and track area plays host to the local school's regularly scheduled athletics, as well as scheduled special band performances.
5.4 Miles
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.