You will find this statue in Ross Pendergraft Park is adjacent to Fort Smith National Historic…read moreSite. It catches your eye as you drive pass. There is a parking lot on the side of the park, opposite the stage where you can park, get out and take a closer look. This bronze was dedicated in 2012 to honor the extraordinary service of Bass Reeves, an African-American former slave who became a highly respected Deputy U.S. Marshal. He is credited with apprehending more than 3,000 men and killing 14 in the line of duty. The statue is 20 feet tall, and 14 feet long and depicts Marshal Reeves on his horse with a rifle in his right hand and his faithful dog by his side. Reeves is heading towards Oklahoma (the statue is actually pointing that way), which was known as Indian territory. It is the work of Harold Holden and the $300,000 price tag for the statue was funded by a more than five years of fundraising by the Bass Reeves Legacy Initiative. The statue was constructed in Oklahoma and brought over to neighboring Fort Smith, Arkansas. It is a very nice statue and has an uncanny resemblance to Reeves. It is very detailed, but that is a bit difficult to see because the bronze is so dark and also because the statue is so high. It is however, illuminated at night and has a title placard in the front and an informational placard off to the side, in the park. It is definitely worth a visit if you are in the area, but like most all statues that I have reviewed, it is not a long stop and you should consider making it park of a larger itinerary.

Located along Garrison Avenue, which is Fort Smith's main street, this interesting building facade…read moreis likely ignored by the tourists but it serves up a memory to the locals who have been here for years. I was not living in Arkansas in the 1990s so I do not recall the incident. The marker next to the structure reads, "This facade is all the remains of the five story building occupied from 1907 to 1955 by Reynolds - Davis Wholesale Grocery Company. The building subsequently served Checker Transfer & Storage Company from 1957 thru 1988 as well as other tenants throughout its long history. "A tornado ripped through downtown Fort Smith on the ill fated Sunday night of April 21, 1996. The storm destroyed this and numerous other buildings located along the west end of Garrison Avenue. The facade was preserved as a reminder of the grandeur of this once fine structure." The marker was erected in 2012 by Griffin Properties of Fort Smith, LLC. [Review 1087 of 2024 - 356 in Arkansas - 22114 overall]

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!

This is one of Fort Smith's gems. It is a wonderful and inexpensive place to visit. They always…read morehave things going on. There's a free weekly Zoom sketch class online Tuesday nights. There are always fun and family-friendly events on Saturdays, Drop-in and Draw with live models on Thursday afternoons, a really excellent gift shop... I could go on and on. My advice to you is to stop by and take a look. I promise you'll be glad you did!

Smallest airport I have prob been to but friendly, easy access, short walks. What's not to love.read more

Amazing BBQ! Always have to stop by when I'm in town. Its my favortie BBQ joint in arkansasread more

Always great food. Service was excellent as usual. I love all the music memorabilia on the walls…read morefrom Bill's history with the business. When I'm in town I will visit at least once. I was able to go TWICE! Doesn't get any better than this IMO.

I wasn't sure if this is open or not and what the deal is, but I arrived at a quiet time. One of…read morethe "conductors" gave me a nice tour of the museum and the repair shop which was pretty awesome to see one of the trolleys being restored. Yes, the place smells like cat pee but they have a lot of cats here and I think that's okay. And then the trolley came back to the station where I boarded, paid my "fare" and had a nice little ride around some of downtown Fort Smith. It's pretty cool and the trolley driver pointed out a few of the sites as he dinged the bell and crossed a few streets in a completely safe manner. This was pretty awesome and as a "big kid", I loved it! This was a fun time and I'm really pleased to have found this little spot. [Review 669 of 2024 - 339 in Arkansas - round number 21700 overall]

This is a free ride ( tips appreciated) and it was an absolute delight! The gentleman driving is so…read moreknowledgeable and friendly! He knew the train schedule so he was able to route your trip to get you back in time for the train! Great for kids and adults alike!

My wife and I decided to try something out of our normal spots. It ended up being the perfect…read moreplace for our Saturday afternoon. The beer and food were both great. The owner was helpful and inviting.

Good beer options and the food was great. I felt very welcomed when I walked in and they had a lot…read moreof games and arcade games to play. They even had a pool in the parking lot. I seemed out in the middle of nowhere but I was just traveling thru town and went on a quiet Thursday night. I had the black pepper beer and it was a perfect match with the Italian panini. Definitely will try the pizza next time traveling thru.

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]

Wyndham Downtown - Fort Smith…read more A pleasant stay experience. Friendly staff. Hotel offers 255 Rooms & Suites. EXTERIOR: The hotel offers parking onsite and on the streets, front and back. If you are staying here for a convention, the Fort Smith Convention Center is located right next door and can be accessed from the outside of the hotel or the inside. If you're staying at the hotel, the easiest way to access the Convention Center is go past the breakfast area through the glass doors. LOBBY: The lobby is large and grand when you enter. The Check-In Desk is on the right side of the entrance. The lobby is spacious and offers plenty of seating places to lounge around. It was nice and clean. My only thing I would have to say is it has a strange water chemical smell when you first walk in. But, once you go past the elevators you notice a nice waterfall. ROOM: My King Room was really nice, spacious and clean. I spent two nights here. My bed was very comfortable and sheets were clean. Pillows were comfortable too. The only thing this room did not have was a microwave or fridge. It was not a big deal with me because I ate out at Thai Curry Restaurant that was five-minute walk. They have really good Authentic Thai Cuisine. If you are staying long term at some of the rooms, be mindful that your room may not have a fridge and microwave. Always double check with front desk and depending on how busy the hotel is, you may be able to get a different room to accommodate you the best. BATHROOM: I really liked the bathroom. It had a beautiful LED Vanity Mirror with decent countertops space. My shower was double glass doors, stand up shower and no issues. The shower water pressure was good. They offered generous amounts of towels. If you need more, the front desk was very friendly, no fuss and helpful when I needed more. BREAKFAST: Breakfast is available as a separate cost or with your room rate. When you check in, you will receive breakfast coupons for the number of days of your stay. Breakfast buffet is only offered when the hotel is busy with larger events. I stayed here when it was less people, so I was not able to take advantage of their breakfast buffet. First morning, I ordered House Omelette - Sausage & Cheese Omelette with house potatoes and wheat toast. It was very delicious and generous portion that I couldn't finish it. The service was fast and friendly. The second morning I ordered, House Omelette - Bacon and Cheese with house potatoes. I did not receive toast, nor was I asked if I wanted toast. Compared to the first morning, the waitress was more friendlier and curtious. The waiter on my second morning was decent but I felt he lacked customer service. FITNESS & WIFI: I was able to get a workout done at their Fitness Center. It was spacious and the equipment is provided by Life Fitness. WiFi through the room and hotel worked good, not great. OVERALL: I had a nice experience and enjoyed my stay. The front desk staff were nice and everyone else I came in contact with. I would certainly stay here again. It does have some things that are dated, but I'm ok with it, as long as they keep up the cleanliness on it. I would recommend this hotel if you're visiting Fort Smith.

This place is awful. We expected so much more as the reviews were not bad and it has 4 stars. Our…read moreroom smells musty and terrible and is incredibly dirty. There are stains on the sheets and it is absolutely awful. So gross. I don't want my feet to touch the nasty floor. I would not recommend this place to anyone. I hope I can sleep in this nasty filthy bed.

Gorgeous facility, gracious staff, good selection available. What's not to love?! So many…read moreactivities and services in addition to books!

I usually go to the other branches but tried this one today, they had lots of different tables set…read moreup for kids to do crafts-which is amazing for summer. Very well kept library and the two girls that were there when I went in were friendly.