Why go
- U.S. state.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Whitaker Point (Hawksbill Crag).
- Served by Arkavalley Airport.
History
Arkansas is a landlocked state in the West South Central region of the Southern United States. It borders Missouri to the north, Tennessee and Mississippi to the east, Louisiana to the south, Texas to the southwest, and Oklahoma to the west. Its name derives from the Osage language, and refers to their relatives, the Quapaw people. The state's diverse geography ranges from the mountainous regions of the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, which make up the U.S. Interior Highlands, to the densely forested land in the south known as the Arkansas Timberlands, to the eastern lowlands along the Mississippi River and the Arkansas Delta.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 11 airlines, 17 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 735, 737-300, 73C) · 6 routes: Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Phoenix
- American Airlines AA (CRJ-700, CRJ-900, CRJ, ERJ-145, MD-80, M83…) · 5 routes: Charlotte*, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, New York*, Washington*
- US Airways US (ERJ-145, CRJ, MD-80, M83, CRJ-700, Embraer 170) · 5 routes: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, New York, Washington*
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 737-300) · 3 routes: Baltimore*, Dallas*, St. Louis*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, CRJ) · 3 routes: Chicago*, Denver*, Houston*
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, MD-88, CRJ-700) · 2 routes: Atlanta, Detroit*
- Air France AF (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Sanford
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 1 route: Denver
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Arkavalley Airport; 28 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Arkansas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.