Day 1
Little Rock Capital City
Little Rock
Explore Arkansas' capital with its rich civil rights history, vibrant River Market district, and Southern charm.
Today's Schedule
9:00 AM
Little Rock Central High School Historic Site
2 hours
Arkansas State Capitol
1 hour
River Market District Lunch
1.5 hours
Clinton Presidential Center
2.5 hours
Big Dam Bridge Walk
1.5 hours
Dinner at The Root Cafe
2 hours
Captured Moments
Photo by Nelson Ndongala on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Fried CatfishCheese DipChocolate Gravy
Must Visit
Central High SchoolClinton CenterRiver Market
Day 2
Hot Springs National Park
Hot Springs
Discover America's first resort town with natural thermal springs, historic bathhouses, and charming downtown.
Today's Schedule
Drive to Hot Springs (1h)
1 hour
10:30 AM
Bathhouse Row & Fordyce Visitor Center
2 hours
1:00 PM
Lunch on Central Avenue
1 hour
Traditional Bathhouse Experience
2.5 hours
Hot Springs Mountain Tower
1 hour
7:00 PM
Dinner & Downtown Walk
2.5 hours
Captured Moments
Photo by Lena Polishko on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Southern BBQFried PieSweet Tea
Must Visit
Bathhouse RowHot Springs TowerThermal Springs
Day 3
Diamond Mining & Ozarks
Crater of Diamonds
Visit America's only public diamond mine where you can keep what you find, then head into the scenic Ozarks.
Today's Schedule
Drive to Crater of Diamonds (1h)
1 hour
Diamond Mining Experience
3 hours
1:00 PM
Lunch in Murfreesboro
1 hour
2:30 PM
Drive to Ozarks via Scenic Route
3 hours
6:00 PM
Eureka Springs Arrival
1 hour
7:30 PM
Victorian Downtown Dinner
2 hours
Captured Moments
Photo by Marc Snailum on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Southern Comfort FoodOzark TroutBlackberry Cobbler
Must Visit
Crater of DiamondsEureka SpringsOzark Scenery
Day 4
Bentonville Art & Nature
Bentonville
Explore the world-class Crystal Bridges Museum and the vibrant downtown of Walmart's hometown.
Today's Schedule
9:00 AM
Drive to Bentonville (45min)
45 minutes
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
3 hours
Lunch at The Hive
1 hour
Museum Trails Walk
2 hours
5:30 PM
Bentonville Square & Walmart Museum
1.5 hours
7:30 PM
Farewell Dinner Downtown
2 hours
Captured Moments
Photo by Marc Snailum on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Farm-to-Table CuisineCraft CocktailsArkansas Wine
Must Visit
Crystal BridgesWalmart MuseumBentonville Square
Extend Your Journey
Buffalo National River
2h from Bentonville
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