arkansas
Summer Vacations & Unique Travel Spots
The Little Rock Zoo
The Little Rock Zoo has long been one of Arkansas' great treasures. It all began modestly in 1926, with just two animals -
an abandoned timber wolf and a circus-trained brown bear. Today, the Zoo has grown to include more than 725 animals
representing 200+ species, many on the endangered list. The Zoo itself, has become one of the state's greatest educational
and conservation resources. Many exotic worlds are yours to explore at the Little Rock Zoo. Experience the majesty of
elephants and rhinos. Stick your neck out at the Giraffe exhibit. Marvel at the strength and beauty of lions, tigers and
jaguars in our Big Cat Habitat. Monkey around at Spider Monkey or Lemur Islands. Or slither around to the Reptile House to
go face-to-fang with a deadly reptile. Don't forget to visit the Children's Farm where you can get up-close to the
animals. If you need a break from the action, stop in the Safari Terrace Cafe for a bite to eat or take a relaxing and
scenic ride on the Civitan train. Check out the shows presented in the Civitan Amphitheater or stop by the Kiwanis Kid's
Corner for the kids to enjoy the playground or see one of the animal presentations when available.
Location: #1 Jonesboro Drive, Little Rock, AR
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Hot Springs National Park
People have used the hot springs here for more than two hundred years to treat illnesses and to relax. Both rich and poor
came for the baths, and a town built up around the Hot Springs Reservation to accommodate them. Together nicknamed "The
American Spa", Hot Springs National Park today surrounds the north end of the city of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Touring the
Fordyce Bathhouse, strolling through the historic district, hiking park trails and driving scenic roads are some of the
things you can do.
Location: Hot Springs National Park is in downtown Hot Springs; Bathhouse Row is on Central Avenue with the mountains of
the park flanking the street. Hot Springs, AR
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Lake Ouachita
Lake Ouachita is recognized as one of Arkansas' finest and superior fishing lakes where bass, crappie, bream, catfish,
rainbow trout, northern pike and ocean stripers add to the lake's fishing thrills. Lake Ouachita's wide open waters and
quiet lagoons offer fun to water-skiers, sailing enthusiasts, canoeists, and scuba divers. Admist the beautiful pine
forests at the eastern end of the lake sits Lake Ouachita State Park.
Location: Located in the Ouachita Mountains near the resort spa of Hot Springs, AR
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Beaver Lake
Beaver Lake is a lake high in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas, the birthplace of the White River. Beaver Lake
has some 487 miles of natural shoreline. With towering limestone bluffs, natural caves and a wide variety of trees and
flowering shrubs, it is a popular tourist destination. The Army Corps of Engineers has also constructed a variety of
recreational facilities around the lake. Paved access roads wind through twelve developed parks. These parks have modern
campsites offering electricity and fire rings with drinking water, showers, and restrooms nearby. Other facilities, such
as picnic sites, swimming beaches, hiking trails, boat launching ramps, and sanitary dump stations are also available in
the parks. Beaver Lake is one of the best fishing spots in the USA for trophy Striper.
Location: Located in Benton County, AR
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Magic Springs & Crystal Falls
Magic Springs offers the greatest entertainment package in the state of Arkansas, with dozens of exciting rides and
attractions designed to appeal to every member of the family - Thrill with the NEW X-Coaster and The Gauntlet, enjoy the
classic Arkansas Twister or zip through the woods on our runaway mine train, Big Bad John; experience a freefall on Dr.
Dean's Rocket Machine; or take the plunge on Plummet Summit and our Old #2 Logging Company log flume.
With attractions like the world-class Crystal Cove wave pool, High Sierra Slide Tower, and Kodiak Canyon Adventure River,
Crystal Falls Water Park is a cool and refreshing oasis for summertime fun. Come play with your family in the activity
pools, ride the waves, speed down a water slide, or just drift along on the Lazy River, soaking up the carefree atmosphere
at Arkansas’ greatest water park.
Location: 1701 E. Grand Ave. Hot Springs, AR
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