This Family Friendly Road Trip Through Arkansas Leads To Whimsical Attractions, Themed Restaurants, And More
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Daniella DiRienzo
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If you’re craving some quality time with your clan, you’re sure to love this family-friendly road trip through Arkansas! A fun-filled adventure that’s sure to result in lifelong memories, it includes stops at whimsical attractions, themed restaurants, and more.
Don’t want to visit every stop? No problem! You can alter the route here.
Eureka Springs Music Park, 288 N Main St, Eureka Springs, AR 72632, USA
There’s no better way to set the tune for your road trip than a visit to Eureka Springs Music Park! The only park of its kind in the U.S., it’s filled with interactive musical instrument sculptures, including a 20-foot-long chime arbor called GPAC (Give Peace a Chance). For more info, click here.
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Scott Family Amazeum, 1009 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR 72712, USA
Touted as a "hub for hands-on fun, creativity, and discovery," the Scott Family Amazeum boasts 50,000 square feet of exhibit and learning spaces. All of the interactive exhibits focus on the land, industries, and people who built the Arkansas culture and sustain it today. For more info, click here.
Botanical Garden Of The Ozarks, Fayetteville, AR 72703, USA
A captivating destination in Northwest Arkansas, the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is comprised of 12 themed gardens and the region’s only native butterfly house. Throughout the year, the garden plays host to an array of workshops, classes, and lectures for adults, as well as education programs for kids of all ages. For more info, click here.
Briar Rose Bakery & Deli, 28 E Main St, Farmington, AR 72730, USA
Where better to grab a bite on a family-friendly road trip than a bakery named after a character from a fairy tale and modeled after a charming old-fashioned cottage?! And while the façade is amazing, the fare is even better. The bakery whips up artisan breads, European-style pastries, cakes, deli soups, sandwiches, wood-fired pizzas, and more. For more info, click here.
Terra Studios, 12103 Hazel Valley Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
A wildly popular Fayetteville attraction, Terra Studios is a "creative, freaky, funky, whimsical art park." Like something from a dream, the 6-acre site is brimming with sculpture gardens, large-scale murals, sparkling glasswork, fantastical creatures, and playful fountains. For more info, click here.
Short Grotto Falls, Forest Service Rd 1522, Oark, AR 72852, USA
Short Grotto Falls is a small, 5-foot cascade hiding in an area of the Ozark National Forest known as Engagement Hollow. Accessing the waterfall does require a bit of a hike, which is short but somewhat steep, so it might not be doable with younger children. However, the effort is well worth it. Not only is Short Grotto Falls stunning, but Engagement Hollow is home to several other waterfalls. For more info, click here.
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All Aboard Restaurant & Grill, 6813 Cantrell Rd, Little Rock, AR 72207, USA
Finish up your road trip with a meal at All Aboard Restaurant and Grill. The family-friendly eatery serves up tasty food in a unique way – via a train! That’s right; your meal is whisked along a complex rail system straight to your table. For more info, click here.
So, did you know about these family-friendly locales? Ever visited any of them? Did we miss your favorite spot for fun with the clan? If so, tell us!
This is just one of the fun-filled road trips you can take in the Natural State. Click here for 11 unforgettable road trips in Arkansas.
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