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!

Emma was a wonderful guide who was well versed in her history of the building and its occupants…read more I'm thankful she mentioned going to the Chaffee barber shop to see where Elvis got his Army haircut. I had not clue it was nearby. Definitely a unique stop but worth the time and certainly fun.

Unique (you probably have not been to one of these before)…read more Free - (donations requested, but not demanded) Super well read and knowledgeable staff on the history of the house and the "oldest profession" share in a 20ish minute tour. This also serves as the Visitor's Center for Fort Smith and so has many maps, brochures, booklets free for the taking. Even the landscaping, maintained by area master gardeners looks very nice. Definitely worth making tim; the only downside is the limited hours. closes at 4pm, closed Sunday

I'm so thankful that the Skokos Performing Arts Center is in the area. It is a very nice venue, and…read morea wonderful resource for interesting shows and events.

Beautiful center, especially for a small town that serves the greater Ft Smith area. We saw the…read moreYouth Performing Arts' Guild's production if Newsies. Was an outstanding performance in every way. The Arts' Center itself was beautiful, parking access was good, a bit out of the way for one finding it the first time with access roads under construction and not near I-40 that was built way after downtown Alma was active. Most businesses in Alma rely on I140 access. Will be sure to go there in the future.

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!

Since I'm not from this area, I wouldn't know what to expect. Obviously, the early U.S. Army had a…read morefort here. They say something about defending against an Indian uprising. I could write for days about such a thing, but that takes away from the museum. The museum has a few exhibits for free in the lobby. If you want to see the rest of the first, and the second floor, it's $5.00 for adults, which isn't bad, considering the amount of information and the orderly way in which it's presented. Of course, flash photography is not wanted, as it can cause older items to deteriorate more quickly. They had early maps of the area, including a French map of the Native American Indians, which was quite informative. A handy guide to French would have made it accessible to everyone. They presented many items from the 1800s and early 1900s throughout the building, including vehicles, tools, and clothing. There were newspaper articles explaining events. I was surprised to see the creative use of typography, given the difficulty of manually assembling a page of metallic type. Along with this, they showed a couple of printing presses. On the second floor, they went into later years, up through the 1960s, and touched on subjects more likely to still be on the minds of older generations in the area. I suspect that school kids will go to the museum no matter what, but those who don't know about the history of the area should take the trip. Besides, feeding a museum in order to help preserve your history isn't a bad thing at all.

Very nicely done! We had a flight cancellation on a very rainy Saturday which led us to the…read moremuseum. Glad we went. The staff was very nice and the displays were great. Keep up the good work! Thank you!

Previously know as Sundance Mx Park is under a new ownership. It's well groomed motocross track,…read morewith new layout and more jumps. Fun, fun........ Also, riders keep saying it has the best dirt in Arkansas, and US.

This was a nice little area off the main road thru Sallisaw. I grabbed the following info from Grok…read moreso I made sure I didn't miss anything. Lattimore Cabin: Built in 1835 by Samuel Lattimore, an early Cherokee settler, this hand-hewn log cabin is one of Oklahoma's oldest surviving structures. Originally two stories, it's now a single-story cabin with a defensive loophole window, reflecting its historical significance during the pre-Civil War era. * Faulkner Cabin: A mid-19th-century log cabin (circa 1840s), showcasing early settler life. * Old Sallisaw Train Depot: A restored depot highlighting Sallisaw's railroad history, a key factor in the town's development. * Trail of Tears Exhibit: A display dedicated to the forced removal of the Cherokee and other Native American tribes, providing historical context for the region. Give yourself 30-60 minutes to enjoy everything. It is really hot this time of year so take water and stay hydrated.

We have enjoyed our first season as subscribers and continued into the second year! The theater is…read morequaint and quirkily delightful. The volunteers that run the organization are excellent, friendly and helpful. We have enjoyed each show we've attended (several with small kids and extended family). We recommend it as a great way to enjoy live theater!!

Wonderful venue for local theatre. Considering everyone involved with the Little Theatre are…read morevolunteers, the quality of the productions are amazing.