- 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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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.
0.8 Miles
A 37,000-square-foot covered arena, Harper Stadium is used for trade shows, flea markets, rodeos, concerts and other events. It offers space for 7,000 to 14,000 people along with a concert stage, restroom facilities and dressing rooms.
1.6 Miles
Thrill seekers of all ages can take a ride on The Park at West End's Ferris wheel and carousel. The location also offers traditional amusement park refreshments, including cotton candy.
1.3 Miles
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.
1.7 Miles
Also known as Artist, Audience & Community Live!, Second Street Live is a performance venue and theater that hosts a variety of musical and dramatic performers, both local and touring.
5.2 Miles
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11 votes
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.
3.3 Miles
Opened in 1982, the Crystal Palace Skating Center is a roller skating rink popular among local residents. Public skating sessions, group outings, and birthday party hosting are among the events hosted at the rink.
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A 72-lane bowling center, Bowling World offers open and league bowling along with private event and birthday party hosting. The center provides arcade games, a pro shop, pool tables and a snack bar with food, drinks and adult beverages.
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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.
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627 Main Street, Van Buren, AR 72956
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Irwin Ralph Studio Art Form Galleries is a fine art gallery that displays sculptures, projects, architectural design, and paintings. The gallery also sells sand sculptures that depict the ruins of the Canyon de Chelly.