- Our list of the best things to do in Benton, Arkansas, features the top 61 nearby activities — including 32 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Benton, AR has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Outdoor Places.
- The results below include the top 7 things to do within the city of Benton, AR , followed by 54 popular activities in nearby cities, including Little Rock, North Little Rock, Hot Springs and Roland
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Visitors of Kanis State Park can play on a wide variety of playing surfaces, including lighted softball and baseball fields, practice softball and baseball fields, tennis courts, and basketball pads. The site also offers access to sixteen picnic tables, a pavilion, and a playground.
19.3 Miles
Animals from all around the world await the visitors at the Little Rock Zoo. Special events can be held in here, such as birthday parties and weddings.
19.6 Miles
The 1000-acre Two Rivers Park is located where the Arkansas and Little Maumelle Rivers meet. The park contains more than 300 garden spots that can be rented by gardeners, and hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails.
19.9 Miles
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207 votes
11901 Pinnacle Valley Road, Roland, AR 72135
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Pinnacle Mountain is known for its popular hiking trails and panoramic views. Those seeking an adventurous experience can hike one or more trails, varying from one to five miles. Pinnacle Mountain State Park is dedicated to environmental education.
20.2 Miles
Built in 1927, Central High School is the largest and most expensive to be built in US. It is famous for being the site of forced school desegregation in 1957, during the Civil Rights Movement.
20.2 Miles
Maumelle Park is a campground that sits along the edge of the Arkansas River and promotes activities such as fishing, boating, and birding. The area has a trail that can be used for walking, mountain biking, and running.
20.4 Miles
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2842 votes
2120 W. Dasy Gatson Bates Dr., Little Rock, AR 72202
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Known for the desegregation battle of 1957, the Central High Museum & Visitor Center exhibits pictures and sculptures in it gardens.
20.4 Miles
96%
728 votes
2120 W. Dasy Gatson Bates Drive, Little Rock, AR 72202
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Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site teaches visitors of the desegregation crisis that occurred there in 1957 and its impact on civil rights. The free tours are offered daily and Ranger-led tours can be booked also.
20.5 Miles
The Big Dam Bridge connects 15 miles of trails, as well as several counties and state parks. It has 4,226 linear feet.
20.6 Miles
Located on the Arkansas River, Murray Park is a large recreational park offering many amenities. It features several soccer fields and volleyball courts, a dog park with riverside trails, two playgrounds, and boating, canoeing, and fishing opportunities.