This city, located along the Arkansas River, has a rich frontier heritage as it was previously inhabited by multiple Native American tribes.
Today, this bustling metropolis is home to several museums and historic sites, making it a popular destination for history buffs.
Visitors looking for a more immersive experience can also attend reenactments, which tell the story of the town’s past from the perspective of a variety of characters, including soldiers, outlaws, and lawmen.
The surrounding area also has much to offer nature enthusiasts with the Arkansas River Valley and Ozark Mountains situated close by.
If you would like to know more about Fort Smith has to offer, check out our comprehensive guide below
The 35 Most Popular Things To Do In Fort Smith, Arkansas
35. Jensen Tunnel
5.0 (1 review)
Location: Pocola OK
34. St. Scholastica Monastery
4.7 (3 reviews)
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Location: 1315 S Albert Pike Ave Fort Smith AR
Tel: 479 783 4147
Web Address: https://stscho.org/
33. John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake
3.3 (3 reviews)
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32. Unexpected Project
4.2 (5 reviews)
Location: Garrison Ave Fort Smith AR
Web Address: http://unexpectedfs.com/
31. Ft. Smith Confederate Monument
3.3 (12 reviews)
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Location: Courthouse Lawn near jct of 6th Street Rogers Ave Fort Smith AR
30. Chaffee Crossing Historic District
4.1 (19 reviews)
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Location: 7313 Terry Street Fort Smith AR
Tel: 479 434 6774
Web Address: http://chaffeecrossing.com/
29. Fort Smith Air Museum
4.2 (29 reviews)
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Location: 6700 McKennon Blvd Fort Smith AR
Tel: 479 785 1839
Web Address: https://fortsmithairmuseum.com/
28. Fort Smith National Cemetery
4.8 (31 reviews)
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Location: 522 Garland Ave Fort Smith AR
Tel: 479 783 5345
Web Address: https://cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/ftsmith.asp
27. Belle Grove Historic District
4.2 (32 reviews)
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Location: 804 N C Street Fort Smith AR
Tel: 479 783 3000
Web Address: http://claytonhouse.org/
26. Massard Prairie Battlefield Park
3.9 (46 reviews)
Location: 4999 Morgans Way Fort Smith AR
Tel: 479 784 2368
Web Address: https://fortsmith.org/massard-prairie-battlefield-park/
25. Drennen Scott House
4.5 (48 reviews)
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Location: 324 N 3rd Street Van Buren AR
Tel: 479 262 6020
24. Fort Chaffee RV Park
4.3 (72 reviews)
Location: Fort Smith AR
Tel: 479 484 2252
23. Van Buren Historic District
4.5 (81 reviews)
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Location: Van Buren AR
22. Clayton House
4.6 (86 reviews)
Location: 514 N 6th Street Fort Smith AR
Tel: 479 783 3000
Web Address: http://claytonhouse.org/
21. Chaffee Barbershop Museum
4.6 (99 reviews)
Location: 7313 Terry St Bldg #803 Fort Smith AR
Tel: 479 434 6774
Web Address: http://chaffeecrossing.com/amenitiesrecreation/museums
20. Torraine Lake
4.6 (146 reviews)
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Location: 10000 Colley Blvd Fort Smith AR
Tel: 479 646 2444
Web Address: https://sebastiancountyar.gov/Parks-Rec/Ben-Geren-Park
19. Elevate Adventure Park & Trampolines
3.8 (170 reviews)
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Location: 2920 S Zero Street Fort Smith AR
Tel: 479 242 2121
Web Address: https://fortsmithadventurepark.com/
18. Lee Creek Reservoir Recreation Area
4.5 (175 reviews)
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Location: 3808 Gelly Dr Van Buren AR
Tel: 479 471 5006
Web Address: http://vanburencity.org/220/Lee-Creek-Park
17. Lee Creek Park
4.3 (211 reviews)
Location: 2876 Lee Creek Park Road Van Buren AR
Tel: 479 471 5006
Web Address: https://vanburencity.org/220/Lee-Creek-Park
16. Fort Smith Park
4.4 (333 reviews)
Location: 5301 Riverfront Dr Fort Smith AR
Tel: 479 784 2368
Web Address: https://parks.fortsmithar.gov/
15. Bell Park
4.7 (354 reviews)
Location: 1050 Bell Park Road Greenwood AR
Tel: 479 996 2742
14. Harry E. Kelley River Park
4.6 (592 reviews)
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Location: 121 Riverfront Dr Fort Smith AR
Tel: 479 784 2368
Web Address: http://fortsmithparks.com/parks/river-front-parks/riverfront-amphitheater/
13. Kay Rodgers Park
4.4 (674 reviews)
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Location: 4400 Midland Blvd Fort Smith AR
Tel: 479 783 6176
Web Address: http://kayrodgerspark.org/
12. Carol Ann Cross Park
4.5 (761 reviews)
Location: 1601 S 74th Street Fort Smith AR
Tel: 479 784 2368
Web Address: http://fortsmithparks.com/
11. Ben Geren Regional Park
4.6 (970 reviews)
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Location: 7200 Zero Street Fort Smith AR
Tel: 479 646 2444
Web Address: https://sebastiancountyar.gov/
10. Creekmore Park
4.5 (1,254 reviews)
Location: 3301 S M Street Fort Smith AR
Tel: 479 784 2368
Web Address: http://fortsmithparks.com/parks/community-parks/creekmore/
Our Top picks
9. United States Marshals Museum
2.9 (24 reviews)
Location: 789 Riverfront Dr Fort Smith AR
Tel: 479 242 1789
Web Address: http://usmmuseum.org/
8. Fort Smith Regional Art Museum
4.7 (157 reviews)
Location: 1601 Rogers Ave Fort Smith AR
Tel: 479 784 2787
Web Address: https://fsram.org/
7. AGFC Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center
4.7 (215 reviews)
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Location: 8300 Wells Lake Road Fort Smith AR
Tel: 479 452 3993
Web Address: https://agfc.com/en/explore-outdoors/nature-centers/jharvnc/
6. Fort Smith Museum of History
4.6 (221 reviews)
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Location: 320 Rogers Ave Fort Smith AR
Tel: 479 783 7841
Web Address: http://fortsmithmuseum.org/
5. Miss Laura’s Visitor Center
4.7 (236 reviews)
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Location: 2 N B Street Fort Smith AR
Tel: 800 637 1477
Web Address: https://fortsmith.org/miss-laura-s-visitor-center/
4. Fort Smith Trolley Museum
4.4 (251 reviews)
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Location: 100 S 4th Street Fort Smith AR
Tel: 479 783 0205
Web Address: http://fstm.org/
3. Parrot Island Waterpark
4.3 (1,055 reviews)
Location: 7300 Zero Street Fort Smith AR
Tel: 479 788 6550
Web Address: http://parrotislandwaterpark.com/
2. Fort Smith National Historic Site
4.7 (1,777 reviews)
Location: 301 Parker Ave Fort Smith AR
Tel: 479 783 3961
Web Address: http://nps.gov/fosm/index.htm
1. Choctaw Casino & Resort-Pocola
4.1 (6,663 reviews)
Location: 3400 Choctaw Road Pocola OK
Tel: 918 436 7761
Web Address: https://choctawcasinos.com/choctaw-pocola/
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Fort Smith, Arkansas! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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