The Crater of Diamonds isn't the only place in Arkansas where you can find a real gem and make great memories. The rest of the Natural State offers places and locations that aren't as frequented as other popular and well-known attractions in the state, but the quality of these quaint locales make up for being diamonds in the rough. Here are some of our favorite hidden gems in Arkansas that you should add to your bucket list this year.

20. Louisiana Purchase Historical Marker:

You'll find this little historical marker at the Louisiana Purchase State Park near Blackon. Originally placed in 1815, the marker was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

19. Beech Street Brick Street:

Head on over to Texarkana to find this beauty of a road which was paved back in 1904. It's not often you find brick used as a paving material, and this is one of those rare surviving roads of the Beech Street Historic District.

18. United States Highway 61 Arch:

Built in 1924, this is a great photo opportunity for those traveling along Highway 61 at the Arkansas-Missouri state line. One side says "entering Arkansas" and the other says "Entering Missouri" so be sure to snap pictures on both sides!

17. Sugar Creek Vista Overlook:

You'll be met with some truly inspirational views at this scenic overlook in the Ouachita National Forest. Located in Polk County, you'll notice there's a massive retaining wall, which goes for about 84 feet. It was built in 1935, and is one of only two overlooks built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.

16. Bard Springs Dam:

Head on over to the Bard Springs Recreation Site to find this hidden gem. The dam was built in 1936 and stands about 8 feet high and 65 feet long. Sit for a spell and listen to the sounds of the water trickling over the edge and take in the beauty surrounding you.

15. Butterfield Overland Mail Route:

Initially chosen because of its snow-free qualities, this stagecoach route ran from St. Louis to San Francisco beginning in 1858.

14. Crowley's Ridge Bathhouse:

Built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the rustic-style bathhouse is a great pit stop if you're driving through Green County and find yourself near Crowley's Ridge State Park.

13. Toltec Mounds:

Nestled along the banks of Mound Lake, the 18-mound complex was originally inhabited from 600 to 1050 CE and is the tallest surviving prehistoric mounds in Arkansas, worth a visit for sure!

12. Strengthen the Arm of Liberty:

If you can't make it to New York to see the real thing, this is a close second. Placed by the Boy Scouts of America in the 1950's, you'll find this miniature Lady Liberty in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

11. The Rialto:

This beautiful Classical-Revival venue was built in 1929 and is one of the most beautiful theaters in southern Arkansas. For theater lovers and architecture lovers, it's a must stop.

10. Mirror Lake:

The three-acre lake is a popular fishing hole for anyone looking to catch some rainbow trout.

9. Birney Safety Streetcar No. 224:

Built in 1926, you'll find this historic streetcar over in Fort Smith. It was taken out of the system in 1933, and used later as a funky little diner down in Ashdown.

8. Blytheville Greyhound Bus Station:

You can't miss this bright blue building over in Blytheville, Arkansas. The historic bus station was built in 1937 and is a lovely example of the modern-style architecture not often found in the Natural State.

7. Joseph Knoble Brewery:

Beer lovers, this one is for you. Built in the 1850s, it's the only surviving example of a 19th century brewery in Arkansas.

6. Frisco 4003:

This historic steam locomotive was built in 1919 and haulted freight beteen Fort Smith, Arkansas and Monett, Missouri for many years. You can find this hidden gem on display at the Fort Smith Trolley Museum over in Fort Smith.

5: Boxley Valley/Villines Mill:

Also known as Boxley Mill or Whiteley Mill, the mill was originally built in 1840 and then rebuilt in 1870 and replaced with a larger mill, becoming officially known as Villines Mill after new ownership. The mill stayed in operation until the 1960s, and now is a popular attraction in the Big Buffalo Valley Historic District.

4. Royal Theater:

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003, much of the building was built in the late 1940s, but there are parts of the theater that date back to the 1920s.

3: Davidsonville:

Once an important port town in the early 1800s, the abandoned town was transformed into the Davidsonville Historic State Park in 1957 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

2. The Little Rock:

Once used as a navigation point for those traveling down the Arkansas River, the name was given by early settlers to distinguish it from the "Big Rock."

1. USS Razorback:

Commissioned by two different countries totalling over 50 years of active duty, the USS Razorback is the only ship in the US Navy to be named after the razorback whale. The submarine was adopted by the state in 2004 and can be found in North Little Rock.

What are your favorite hidden gems in Arkansas? If you're traveling through Arkansas or if you're fortunate enough to live around here, get out and find some more gorgeous places across the Natural State! Also, feel free to tell us any other hidden gems that should be included in our list in the comment section below!