- Our list of the best things to do in Fort Smith, Arkansas, features the top 26 nearby activities — including 19 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Fort Smith, AR has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 18 things to do within the city of Fort Smith, AR , followed by 8 popular activities in nearby cities, including 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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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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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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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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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.
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Charming vintage trolleys and restored electric streetcars are the star attractions of the Fort Smith Trolley Museum. Visitors of all ages enjoy affordable rides on several functioning trolleys and short presentations given by volunteers.
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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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A 16-screen movie theater, Fort Smith Cinema displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, rocking chairs, curved screens and a concession area with food and drinks.
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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 discount movie theater featuring three auditoriums, The Mall Trio displays second-run movies using digital projection and sound. The theater offers online ticketing, a game room, rocking chairs and a concession area with food and drinks.