Arkansas
Fall Vacations & Unique Travel Spots
Pea Ridge National Military Park
On March 7 & 8, 1862, 26,000 soldiers fought here to decide the fate of Missouri. The 4,300-acre park honors those who
fought for their way of life, North and South. Pea Ridge is the site of one of the most important battles of the American
Civil War. Not only does it offer an outstanding 28 minute film about the battle but Pea Ridge is one of the most intact
Civil War battlefields in existence. Inside the Visitor Center you will find a theater, bookstore and small museum.
Outside you will find a 7 mile - 10 stop tour road, 9 mile horse trail and 7 mile hiking trail. For those that are enjoy
nature, there are plenty of opportunities to see wildlife, beautiful forest and a chance to get a way from the pressures
of the modern world.
Location: Pea Ridge, AR
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Arkansas Air Museum
Follow the colorful history of aviation in Arkansas through numerous displays of original artifacts and aviation
memorabilia! From world-famous racing planes of the 1920s and 1930s to an early airliner, the historic aircraft in the
Arkansas Air Museum are unusual among museum exhibits, because many of them still fly. Static displays at the museum range
from the golden age of aviation to the jet age, including Vietnam-era Army helicopers and a Navy carrier fighter. The
vast, all-wood white hangar, which houses it all is a part of American history, being former headquarters for one of the
United States' many aviator training posts during World War II. It is one of the few remaining 1940s-era aircraft hangars.
Location: Drake Field in Fayetteville, AR
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Arkansas Museum of Discovery
The museum concentrates on making science and technology fun for all ages. It has has many permanent exhibits that let
children conduct hands-on experiments in electricity, light and color, architecture, robotics, computer technology, human
anatomy and Arkansas history. The exhibits include things like building circuits and machines, live insects, building a
working robot and a lot of other experiments that seem more fun than educational. The museum also has 3 special exhibits
each year. These exhibits normally fit with the museum's theme of fun, hands-on science education.
Location: Little Rock, AR
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