I was pleasantly surprised by my visit here! They have several escape rooms to choose from that…read morespan a variety of skill levels. I wasn't sure what to expect since they seemed to be the only escape room in the area, but the room we did was solidly constructed with good puzzles. It was on the pricier side, but if you can stomach that, you'll have a great time. We were so close to beating it on time! It took us an extra 5 seconds from the hour timer. Overall, a great place to check out if your group has an interest in solving puzzles!

We enjoyed the escape room so much wr went back. We didn't have high exceptions because we have…read morebeen to several escape rooms in several different cities. While it wasn't fancy, it was fun and we enjoyed our time. We needed minimal help but it was still challenging.

This was one of the highlights of our Arkansas trip while visiting family from our Florida home…read morebase. For anyone unfamiliar, this is the only diamond mine in the world open to the public where you can actually keep what you find. Some surprisingly large diamonds have been discovered here over the years, so there's always that tiny bit of hope that keeps you searching. What surprised me most was the layout. For some reason I expected caves or mining tunnels, but it's actually a huge open field where visitors search, dig, sift, and surface hunt. We paid $45 total admission for 3 people and thankfully already had equipment provided by our rental house (checkout Punkin's place in Murfreesboro, Arkansas on Airbnb) because you can absolutely spend extra renting tools onsite if needed. We started with wet sifting before moving into dry and surface searching. There were a few muddy sections from recent rain, but overall the conditions were great during our May visit. Slightly overcast skies with an occasional drizzle made the weather perfect for being outside. I honestly can't imagine doing this in the middle of a blazing hot summer afternoon. I had read reviews from people saying they left exhausted, but we approached it a little differently due to some back and shoulder limitations. We worked smart, paced ourselves, and still had a fantastic time. We didn't find diamonds that day, but we did leave with some beautiful rocks and a really fun experience. We would absolutely do this again!

Crater of Diamonds State Park is a fun and unique place to visit. You can actually dig for real…read morediamonds and keep what you find. The experience is exciting and different from most parks. The staff is helpful and the area is easy to explore. A great stop for something memorable and hands on.

I had a very pleasant experience at this inn. I got caught up in a bad storm while camping and…read moreneeded a place to stay for the night. Darren answered my call late at night and was able to get me a room. This place has incredible history. It's very charming. But, Darren was a big part of what made me enjoy my stay. I was alone, scared, and tired after being caught in that storm. Darren made me feel at home in this inn. He even made me some incredible blueberry muffins in the morning to send me off. Thank you so much for your generosity.

We just stayed for our first time at the Sassafras Inn in Mena, Arkansas. What a great time and…read moresuch a beautiful, 125 year old home. We stayed in the Magnolia Suite upstairs and our friends who came with us had the Veranda Suite downstairs and they were both so very comfortable. We felt so very much at home, everything was very clean and overall it was just a great getaway. The Host, Darren took such great care of us, and his blueberry muffins were amazing. If you happen to be in the area or want to be, contact them, you won't be sorry.

On our visit to Hot Springs, we were told to check out Garvan Woodland Gardens. It was definitely a…read moregreat decision to come by and have a nice long stroll through the various gardens, forests, streams, and just nature. Its not too hard to find and there's plenty of parking out front. Leaving the parking lot is a little confusing though (signs would be helpful...). But its well worth the trip out! There were a variety of slices of nature and we spent a few hours here and still did not get to see it all. There's a whole nature preserve that's part of it and apparently great in the dawn/dusk to spot and hear various birds. We did see quite a bit of wildlife and fun plants around so even if we missed the preserve it was fun to see everything else. I think this is a great spot to reconnect with nature for a bit. There were well marked paths so it wasn't too strenuous and there were some more kid friendly areas as well for them to explore and run around.

I recently visited for the first time while visiting family in Arkansas, and it was absolutely…read moreworth the trip. My cousin drove us from Little Rock, and although it took about an hour and 10 minutes, the experience made the drive completely worthwhile. The gardens are beautifully maintained and peaceful. Perfect for taking your time, enjoying nature, and capturing great photos. One tip: buy your tickets online if you can. At the gate, adult tickets are around $30, and while there are different price ranges for kids (with children under 4 getting in free), purchasing ahead of time can save you money and time. Be prepared to walk! The paths vary from smooth sidewalks to gravel and slightly uneven stone paths. There are also bridegs and stairs that lead to highlights like the koi pond, the tree house, and waterfall, which are absolutely worth exploring. Because of this, I highly recommend wearing very comfortable shoes, or even bringing a backup pair if you plan to take a lot of pictures. If you're visiting with kids, they'll have a great time exploring, but be mindful on the uneven stones and hold their hands in certain areas. For those using strollers or wheelchairs, just know that some parts of the garden can be a bit challenging due to the terrain. There is also a nature preserve area that we didn't get to fully explore because we were tired. Overall, this is a lovely, relaxing place to visit, and I would definitely come back again when I'm in Arkansas.