Imagine if you could pack every wonderful Arkansas attraction into one day. You’d need a time machine (and probably a helicopter) to get all this done in just 24 hours…but what a glorious Arkansas day it would be.

1. Start with a good Southern breakfast.
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Folks from Arkansas know that a good, hearty breakfast is the only way to start your day. Fried eggs, hash browns and a big country ham steak, of course.
2. Go to church.
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It just wouldn’t be a full Arkansas day without some worshipping.
3. Ride your bike across the Big Dam Bridge.
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No need to worry about traffic on this 4,226 feet-long bridge.
4. Soak in the tub at Hot Springs National Park.
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Check out the springs and make an appointment in advance to enjoy a relaxing soak at Buckstaff Baths.
5. Climb a tower.
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While you’re at Hot Springs National Park, climb the Hot Springs Mountain Tower, where you’ll enjoy the view of the valley from 1,256 feet.
6. Explore a cavern.
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Take a tour at Blanchard Springs Caverns. If you’re up for the challenge, the Wild Cave Tour will take you into the middle level of the caverns for a 3-4 hour hike.

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7. Enjoy a lunch of pulled pork and nachos.
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Yum...You can’t go wrong with pulled pork on a big pile of nachos with cheese sauce like these from Heights Taco & Tamale in Little Rock.
8. Cheer for the Razorbacks.
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It doesn’t matter what time of year it is. You can always find the Razorbacks on the field or court.
9. Dig for diamonds.
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Visit Crater of Diamonds State Park, where you can scavenge around a 37.5-acre field that contains diamonds. Keep what you find!
10. Take a drive on Scenic Byway 7.
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One of the most beautiful scenic byways in the country, Byway 7 starts in the Ouachita Mountains, passes through Hot Springs National Park, through two national forests and into the Ozark mountains.
11. Enjoy dinner with a view at Cliff House Restaurant.
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While you’re enjoying your catfish or chicken fried chicken, you’ll have a stunning view of the Arkansas Grand Canyon.
12. Finish with a luscious serving of cobbler.
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Arkansas does cobbler better than any other state in the nation.
13. Catch the sunset at Mt. Nebo.
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What a great way to end your Arkansas day!

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