Well, it's a hot day, we ended up spending a bit of time here learning about the history of Fort…read moreSmith, how integral it was into the colonization of the west, as well as their turbulent times trying to manage both the tribal communities and the white settlers who were moving into the area rapidly. It's a fascinating history And one that you have to spend a little bit of time going to the museum and understanding the different angles. I guess that's a purpose of a museum, right? We learned a little bit about Judge Isaac, Parker, as one of the first influences that had to deal with the wild West murderers and people committing heinous crimes that until he arrived, didn't face many consequences as there was no federal government system that was in control of the area and the tribunal process did not cover non-native Americans. Fascinating history. You can even see a replica of the courthouse as well as the gallows as they were over 160 people hang here. Take a rock across the railroad tracks and read a bit about the trail of tears. There are plenty of areas to contemplate the history. Bring a picnic, there are many places to relax and spread out. The museum is actually free, is air-conditioned and had clean restrooms

Really interesting historical site. We've been to a ton of National Parks and National Monuments /…read moreHistorical Sites. This is top 10 for sure! The information is presented in a fun way that really grabs your interest. There's a nice out door area to walk and explore more. The rangers were all very friendly and informative. Worth a stop for sure!

It's fun to see for sure!! The building it is attached is closed and/or abandoned. The driveway is…read moreon an incline and there are potholes and broken glass everywhere. Just keep your eye out and you can avoid them.

Funny photo op in Ft Smith. No idea about the building and if it actually opens as a business…read moreduring the holidays. But the World's Largest Christmas Pickle is definitely worth a stop if you are in the area. Bonus: there's a cool looking water tower next door too.

We enjoy this local landmark and sometimes grab a photo with the kids here to look back at and…read morecompare from year to year. This is a local food manufacturing provider with a global brand that is a great employer and great community partner in the area.

As far as Mr. Peanut signs go, he's the nuttiest one around!…read more It also smells like roasted peanuts when you drive by.

It's gone. No longer there. They tore it down and built a Walmart. We visited and could not find…read moreit Edit. The location is marked wrong. It's across the street. It's worth seeing.

Mister Peanut is both the advertising logo of the company and the mascot of the Planters…read moreCorporation. He looks like a proper distinguished gentleman, complete with top hat, monacle, white gloves and spats carrying a cane. Mister Peanut appears on every can and jar of Planters peanuts and has even appeared on TV as an animated character. This statue is in front of the Planters facility (canning? packaging?) in Fort Smith. It is accessible from the employee parking lot. He is 30 feet tall and looks exactly the same as the ones on my can of nuts. My visit was a quick in and out, so there was not enough time for any security patrol to get mobilized. Allegedly, there are smaller Mister Peanuts and a sit-with-Mister-Peanut photo-op but these are closer to the facility and in a specific "visitors only" area. If you find it, let me know. I'm curious. [Review 688 of 2024 - 355 in Arkansas - 21719 overall]

Convenient and neat place in downtown Alma for family and also historic for the long time local…read morebrand of canned foods "Popeyes" for which the park is named!

I believe that it's because Alma is a major spinach-producing region and so they have a statue to…read morePopeye here. Of course, Popeye is well known for downing a can of spinach before his muscles spring out and he beats up Brutus to save Olive Oyl. It's a cute park with a fountain and a dedicated parking area. The light poles in the parking area have power outlets and are therefore Level 1 chargers. Free. Thanks, City of Alma! I hung out here for an hour or so to put some electrons into my on-board battery. [Review 674 of 2024 - 344 in Arkansas - 21705 overall]

How can this department (Health Department) give a passing grade to the McDonald's on Kelly…read morehighway? Very very nasty refused to eat and demanded a refund!

I went in because somehow someone from there had called me to come in... I thought it was just…read morefor some medication or something but they end up trying to give me a shot I told him I was allergic to certain things and they wanted to anyway long story made short eyes it had to go to the Urgent Care or emergency room because I was having a bad reaction I tried to contact State office but couldn't get ahold of anybody I couldn't get ahold anybody there and I had contacted the worker from there wherever who had gotten a hold of me and I had told them that I'm going to get a hold of the statehood quarters and I'm going to file a lawsuit I have never had any I have never felt I have never felt bad until I moved to the state of Arkansas I think the whole states ridiculous and I wish I had never moved here and I think nobody should either this place is horrible

As Confederate monuments go, this is a nice one. It is in good condition and has been maintained…read morewell. The inscription reads, "1861-1865. Our Confederate Dead." The pedestal is 30 feet tall and on top, has a depiction of a Confederate Army soldier facing north. He is holding his rifle stock. It was erected in 1903 by the Varina Jefferson Davis Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Sebastian County supplied troops for both sides during the Civil War. In the initial months of the war, four infantry companies, a cavalry company, and an artillery battery joined the Arkansas State Troops, and at least five infantry companies and two companies of independent scouts were later raised for Confederate service. Sebastian County residents also enlisted in other Confederate units. [Review 679 of 2024 - 349 in Arkansas - 21710 overall]

Incredible home! Please have the tour guide explain the history, there's a lot to unpack in this…read moreplace. Really cool seeing the original furniture and trinkets! Completely free to the public! Note-address on Google takes you to their visitor center, if it's closed, proceed a road down and go up the hill to see and tour the home.

Wow! This home was owned by 5 generations of Drennen/Scott's. The home was purchased by the…read moreUniversity of Arkansas in 2005 from the family to preserve its history. We were so lucky to have a history professor from the University give us a personal tour. It's simply incredible to have the entire home furnished with actual family furniture, portraits, clothing, etc. All of it! We highly recommend and will be back for their annual Christmas party. It's free but they do take donations!

If you are looking for something fun to do with your kids, The HogWild Family Fun Center is…read moredefinitely worth checking out. It's nice to have a place like this in Fort Smith so you don't have to make the long trek to Fayetteville or Rogers. They have a great selection of newer video games, laser tag, mini-golf, mini-bowling, and bumper cars. The games are reasonably priced and the ticket payouts are pretty good. The have a snack bar and they serve pizza but we didn't try any food this time so I cannot comment on the quality of the food. They offer a VIP card which cost $30. However, it comes loaded with $20 in game credits so it's a net cost of $10. This card, good for a year, saves you 20% on video games and the attractions. For $10, knowing I'd be coming back, it seemed like a great value. All in all I was really impressed and look forward to coming back with my kids.

I took my daughter and girlfriend here on a what was suppose to be a fun afternoon. We get there…read moreand spend $50 on a card to play the games. The first thing I noticed was that the games were $1.25 or more to play, which in my opinion was high for the small ticket payouts on every game. (unless you hit one of the jackpots.) They have laser tag, bumper cars, mini golf, canon bowling ($5 per game,which you get a better deal at the actual bowling alley.) They do have party rooms available, a concession stand, and clean restrooms. What I really want to point out is the prize area. After spending $50 dollars in play time and one hour later, we accumulated 575 tickets. Majority of their prizes were cheap and could be bought at the dollar store. For example, they had sour Trolli llama Gummies for 400 tickets, which you can get at the dollar tree for.....you guessed it....$1 whole dollar! My daughter got about $2 worth of "prizes" which were not even worth the money I spent here. They were way understaffed with only one manager on duty. When a game broke down, it took me over 15 minutes to get someone over to fix it. If you are planning to come here with some young kiddos, just know you're going to spend a lot of money for not so great prizes. You're better off going to Chuck E. Cheese and dropping $20 on one hour of game play and get much better prizes because the ticket payout is better. The other bonus is that Chuck E. Cheese has online coupons that can save you even more money when you bring a whole crew full! If I could ask for a refund on this place I would because that's how unsatisfied I am. Until something changes, like more staff, lower prices for game play and better ticket payouts. I will not be coming back until something is done. I hope this helps anyone looking for something to do to steer clear from here.