10 TOP Things to Do in Arkansas August 2026

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Activities

Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music

NZ$35

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

Thrilling Ozark Mountain Adventure

NZ$145

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Reza Edge of Illusion Show in Branson

NZ$90

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Branson: Dogwood Canyon Nature Park

NZ$34

per adult

Memphis Mojo Bus Tour

NZ$66

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Memphis: True Crime History Bus Tour

NZ$70

per adult

Revollusionists Show Ticket

NZ$78

per adult

Beale Street Guided Walking Tour

NZ$38

per adult

A Self-Guided Memphis Beale Street Discovery Walk

Self-Guided Memphis Beale Street Discovery Walk – Audio Tour

NZ$21

per traveller

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1. Hot Springs National Park

Stroll through pine forests and see steaming water flowing from rocky sources in Hot Springs National Park. Dip your feet in a stream to feel the liquid’s mystical healing powers or fully immerse yourself at a luxurious bath house.

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2. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

The magnificent Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville celebrates artists and artworks of national significance in its sleek and modern galleries. You’ll be treated to a masterpiece in contemporary architecture as you explore the museum complex. See American artworks ranging from colonial times to the modern day, wander around the sculpture garden or discover the museum’s surrounding nature trails.

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3. Crater of Diamonds State Park

At first glance, Crater of Diamonds State Park looks like an average plowed field. Dig a little deeper and you may just go home with a diamond. Visit one of the world’s only public diamond mines in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. The area, which is the eroded surface of a volcanic crater, is the world’s eighth-largest diamond-bearing area.

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4. Beaver Lake

Beaver Lake dominates the landscape of northwest Arkansas, creating a playground for hikers, anglers, swimmers and campers. The 28,000 acres (11,300 hectares) of man-made lake was formed following the construction of the Beaver Lake in the early 1960s and is today the major water source for much of northern Arkansas. Surrounded by landscape that varies from dense forest to rolling meadows, Beaver Lake is a favorite destination for families, who come here to make the most of the amenities, more than 600 camping grounds and long, warm summers.

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5. Buffalo National River

Buffalo National River is a protected stretch of one of Arkansas’ most pristine waterways. Established a national river in 1972, the mighty Buffalo River tumbles un-dammed and undeveloped for 135 miles (217.3 kilometers) through mountains, waterfalls, plateaus and ancient pebble beaches. Canoe through mountain streams, hike alongside the river’s dramatic canyons, grab your fishing rod and work on your casting technique and unwind at a riverside resort or camping site.

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What to do in Arkansas

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Hot Springs National Park

9.4/10 (3,050 reviews)

Escape into secluded woodland and breathe in the scent of mineral-enriched water that bubbles from the ground in America’s original spa district.

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Our guide on where to stay in Arkansas

Find the best Arkansas areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Lake Hamilton

Beautiful hot springs and fantastic lake views are well-reviewed features of Lake Hamilton. Make a stop by top sights like Lake Hamilton while you're exploring the area.

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Lake Catherine

You might make a stop by Lake Catherine State Park while you're exploring Lake Catherine.

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Lake District

If you're spending some time in Lake District, Uptown Hot Springs and Hot Springs National Park are top sights worth seeing.

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Eureka Springs Historic District

Travellers come to Eureka Springs Historic District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Eureka Springs City Auditorium and Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railway while you're in town.

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Downtown Bentonville

If you're spending some time in Downtown Bentonville, The Walmart Museum and The Momentary are top sights worth seeing.

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