Spring Break
Plan a memorable, family-friendly Spring Break adventure in Fort Smith, Arkansas! Whether you're looking to explore the great outdoors, relive America's frontier heritage, discover world-renowned art, or simply make new memories with your family, you'll find that there is no shortage of unique, budget-friendly experiences in the city where The New South meets The Old West!
Here are some staff favorites to give you some ideas as you begin planning your visit!
INDOOR FUN
In a valley cradled by the majesty of the Ozarks and Ouachitas, Fort Smith is nestled along the banks of the mighty Arkansas River. It is a city surrounded by nature and the perfect base camp for outdoor lovers seeking to explore the great outdoors both in the city and surrounding landscape!
$13.50 - $22
At Vertical Horizons Climbing Gym, climbing is for everyone. Regardless of your age or skill level, this is a great place to begin your climbing journey or just simply have a great time!
$20 - $30
This indoor trampoline and adventure park offers a Ninja Course, Dodge Ball Arena, Basketball Zone, Zip Line, Jousting, Climbing Walls, a Small Kids Zone, and more!
Under $10
This indoor bounce and slide play place is geared toward kids up to 15 years old, with separate areas for toddlers. Parents/Guardians play for FREE!
PRICES VARY
THREE great bowling alleys and TOO MANY daily/weekly specials on bowling, billiards, arcade games, food, drinks, and more!
FREE
At Janet Hucakabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center, admission is always free and INSIDE is our favorite place to explore the outdoors!
Under $15
Jack's Skateland is an indoor skate and roller-blading rink offering skate rentals, games, concessions, and great tunes for kids AND adults!
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
In a valley cradled by the majesty of the Ozarks and Ouachitas, Fort Smith is nestled along the banks of the mighty Arkansas River. It is a city surrounded by nature and the perfect base camp for outdoor lovers seeking to explore the great outdoors both in the city and surrounding landscape!
FREE
Explore 21+ miles of cycling, hiking and mountain biking without even leaving the city at Ben Geren Regional Park!
FREE
This state-of-the-art, 12,000 sq. ft. park offers pump tracks, vertical walls, a mountain bike playground, and more!
FREE
Fishing, Kayaking, mountain biking, backpacking, and more...Lake Fort Smith State Park is packed with adventures!
FREE
Watch for water, tunnel shots, and buried and hanging targets on THREE 18-hole Disc Golf Courses (white, yellow and orange) at Ben Geren Regional Park!
$12 - $24 GREEN FEE
Fort Smith's public golf courses include one of the state's premier 27-hole courses and a 9-hole course with 18 tee boxes and a driving range, putting green and chipping area!
Discover fishing holes, Arkansas River boat access points, nearby trail systems, splash pads, specialty parks and more located in Fort Smith and nearby!
HISTORY ATTRACTIONS
If you think Arkansas' fall foliage is colorful, wait until you learn about Fort Smith's boisterous past! On a bluff overlooking a confluence of the Arkansas and Poteau Rivers, the first Fort Smith was founded on Christmas Eve in 1817. The last stopping point before exiting modern civilization and entering Indian Territory, Fort Smith quickly became a haven for the most infamous outlaws in American History. That is...Until Judge Isaac C. Parker and the Deputy U.S. Marshal Service stepped in to remedy the lawlessness that Fort Smith had become famed for.
UNDER $15
NOW OPEN! Immersive Exhibits. Interactive Story-Telling. Rediscover America through the lens of its oldest federal law enforcement agency!
Do you receive SNAP, EBT or WIC Benefits? Present your card and enjoy reduced admission of $2.50 per person (up to 4 ppl).
FREE
100% FEE FREE as of February 2024! Relive a history that inspired the iconic tale of True Grit as you explore the remnants of 2 frontier forts, visit Judger Parker's Court, walk along a paved portion of the Trail of Tears, and more!
UNDER $10
Preserving more than 40,000 local artifacts and offering both permanent and rotating exhibits, the Fort Smith Museum of History is a must-see for history lovers.
UNDER $10
Tour the antebellum home that Henry Clayton, prosecuting attorney for Judge Parker, transformed into an Italianate mansion rich with austerity, as well as an immaculately preserved collection of 19th-century furnishings and original features.
FREE
Once revered as the grandest brothel in the west, Miss Laura's is the first former brothel in Arkansas to be added to the National Register of Historic Places. Today, it serves as the city's official Visitor Center. Stop by Monday - Saturday (10 AM - 4 PM) for a FREE tour!
AND MORE!
FREE
Discover a vibrant, growing outdoor gallery of world-renowned urban and contemporary public art courtesy of The Unexpected project.
FREE
An American Art Awards recipient for Best Gallery or Museum in Arkansas and Top 25 in America, showcasing permanent works and traveling exhibitions in five galleries.