Arkansas Natural State
Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson
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Arkansas Natural State

Hot Springs, Ozarks & Diamonds

5 day tripUSA
Little Rock
Hot Springs
Bentonville
Day 1

Little Rock Capital City

Little Rock
1 Night

Explore Arkansas' capital with its rich civil rights history, vibrant River Market district, and Southern charm.

Today's Schedule

Little Rock Central High School Historic Site
9:00 AM

Little Rock Central High School Historic Site

2 hours
Arkansas State Capitol
11:30 AM

Arkansas State Capitol

1 hour
River Market District Lunch
1:00 PM

River Market District Lunch

1.5 hours
Clinton Presidential Center
3:00 PM

Clinton Presidential Center

2.5 hours
Big Dam Bridge Walk
6:00 PM

Big Dam Bridge Walk

1.5 hours
Dinner at The Root Cafe
8:00 PM

Dinner at The Root Cafe

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Local Cuisine
Fried CatfishCheese DipChocolate Gravy
Must Visit
Central High SchoolClinton CenterRiver Market
Day 2

Hot Springs National Park

Hot Springs
1 Night

Discover America's first resort town with natural thermal springs, historic bathhouses, and charming downtown.

Today's Schedule

Drive to Hot Springs (1h)
9:00 AM

Drive to Hot Springs (1h)

1 hour
Bathhouse Row & Fordyce Visitor Center
10:30 AM

Bathhouse Row & Fordyce Visitor Center

2 hours
Lunch on Central Avenue
1:00 PM

Lunch on Central Avenue

1 hour
Traditional Bathhouse Experience
2:30 PM

Traditional Bathhouse Experience

2.5 hours
Hot Springs Mountain Tower
5:30 PM

Hot Springs Mountain Tower

1 hour
Dinner & Downtown Walk
7:00 PM

Dinner & Downtown Walk

2.5 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Local Cuisine
Southern BBQFried PieSweet Tea
Must Visit
Bathhouse RowHot Springs TowerThermal Springs
Day 3

Diamond Mining & Ozarks

Crater of Diamonds
1 Night

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)
8:00 AM

Drive to Crater of Diamonds (1h)

1 hour
Diamond Mining Experience
9:30 AM

Diamond Mining Experience

3 hours
Lunch in Murfreesboro
1:00 PM

Lunch in Murfreesboro

1 hour
Drive to Ozarks via Scenic Route
2:30 PM

Drive to Ozarks via Scenic Route

3 hours
Eureka Springs Arrival
6:00 PM

Eureka Springs Arrival

1 hour
Victorian Downtown Dinner
7:30 PM

Victorian Downtown Dinner

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Local Cuisine
Southern Comfort FoodOzark TroutBlackberry Cobbler
Must Visit
Crater of DiamondsEureka SpringsOzark Scenery
Day 4

Bentonville Art & Nature

Bentonville
1 Night

Explore the world-class Crystal Bridges Museum and the vibrant downtown of Walmart's hometown.

Today's Schedule

Drive to Bentonville (45min)
9:00 AM

Drive to Bentonville (45min)

45 minutes
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
10:00 AM

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

3 hours
Lunch at The Hive
1:30 PM

Lunch at The Hive

1 hour
Museum Trails Walk
3:00 PM

Museum Trails Walk

2 hours
Bentonville Square & Walmart Museum
5:30 PM

Bentonville Square & Walmart Museum

1.5 hours
Farewell Dinner Downtown
7:30 PM

Farewell Dinner Downtown

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Local Cuisine
Farm-to-Table CuisineCraft CocktailsArkansas Wine
Must Visit
Crystal BridgesWalmart MuseumBentonville Square

Extend Your Journey

Buffalo National River

Buffalo National River

2h from Bentonville
Blanchard Springs Caverns

Blanchard Springs Caverns

2h from Little Rock