Fort Smith, AR

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Photo provided by Photo Courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
Photo provided by Photo Courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
Photo provided by Photo Courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
Photo provided by Photo Courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
Photo provided by Photo Courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
This city in the mid-South combines an outlaw and Wild West heritage with magnificent landscapes and the Arkansas wine country.

In Fort Smith the history of the Old West mixes effortlessly with the antebellum charm of the Old South. Visit historic landmarks and walk in the footsteps of famous outlaws. Enjoy scenic train journeys through rugged mountains and explore Arkansas Wine Country. Fort Smith sits on the southern banks of the Arkansas River, on the Arkansas-Oklahoma border.

Downtown Fort Smith overlooks the river and is home to museums, boutiques, theaters and live music venues. Take a tour of Miss Laura’s Social Club, a former bordello housed in a Victorian mansion. Enjoy sweeping views on the vintage Ferris wheel at The Park at West End. Learn about the city’s past at the Fort Smith Museum of History. See streetcar displays and enjoy a free streetcar ride at the Fort Smith Trolley Museum. 

Visit the Fort Smith National Historic Site to hear stories of soldiers and notorious outlaws such as Wyatt Earp. Step inside a restored courthouse and check out the hangman’s gallows. Afterward, stroll around the solemn Fort Smith National Cemetery, the resting place of war veterans and unknown soldiers. Look for the tomb of Isaac C. Parker, more commonly known as the Hanging Judge. 

A short walk north of downtown Fort Smith brings you to the Belle Grove Historic District, home to some of the city’s oldest and most architecturally impressive landmarks. One example is the 19th-century Bonneville House. Get in touch with nature at the River Valley Nature Center, located about a 20-minute drive from downtown. Go canoeing on the manmade lake and follow walking trails to spot over 140 bird species. 

Don’t miss out on a visit to the Chaffee Crossing Historic District. See the barbershop where Elvis Presley received his first military haircut. Find museums dedicated to Vietnam veterans and a collection of 5,000 antique dolls.

Getting around Fort Smith is easiest by car, which allows the opportunity to visit areas outside the city. Drive amid rolling countryside to Altus, which is at the heart of Arkansas’ picturesque wine lands. Alternatively, enjoy a train ride through the magnificent Boston Mountains.

Wyndham Fort Smith City Center

Wyndham Fort Smith City Center

4 out of 5
700 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR
The price is ¥12,374 per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
¥12,374
¥14,169 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Fort Smith. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Wyndham Fort Smith City Center
The ARC Hotel

The ARC Hotel

2.5 out of 5
6813 Phoenix Ave, Fort Smith, AR
The price is ¥11,115 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥11,115
¥12,726 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Fort Smith. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
The ARC Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Smith

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Smith

3 out of 5
6700 S Boston Street, Fort Smith, AR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥10,374 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
¥10,374
¥11,878 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fort Smith. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Smith
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Charming 3-bedroom bungalow in delightful Fort Smith with WiFi, AC

Charming 3-bedroom bungalow in delightful Fort Smith with WiFi, AC

Fort Smith
Stay at this vacation home in Fort Smith. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hillcrest Park and Fort Smith Regional Art Museum ...
Charming 3-bedroom bungalow in delightful Fort Smith with WiFi, AC
Pirate Seeking crew. Downtown with hot tub!

Pirate Seeking crew. Downtown with hot tub!

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Stay at this vacation home in Fort Smith. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fort Smith Regional Art Museum and Clayton House ...
Pirate Seeking crew. Downtown with hot tub!
The vampire's den, downtown big house, pets ok

The vampire's den, downtown big house, pets ok

Fort Smith
Stay at this vacation home in Fort Smith. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Fort Smith Regional Art Museum and Clayton House ...
The vampire's den, downtown big house, pets ok
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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