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1. Fort Smith National Historic Site ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Fort Smith National Historic Site | Things to Do in Fort Smith, Arkansas
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2. Miss Laura's Visitor Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Miss Laura's Visitor Center | Things to Do in Fort Smith, Arkansas
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3. Fort Smith Museum of History

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Fort Smith Museum of History | Things to Do in Fort Smith, Arkansas
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4. Parrot Island Waterpark

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Parrot Island Waterpark | Things to Do in Fort Smith, Arkansas
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5. Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center

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Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center | Things to Do in Fort Smith, Arkansas
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6. Fort Smith Trolley Museum

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Fort Smith Trolley Museum | Things to Do in Fort Smith, Arkansas
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7. The Clayton House

The Clayton House | Things to Do in Fort Smith, Arkansas
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8. Saint Scholastica Monastery

Saint Scholastica Monastery | Things to Do in Fort Smith, Arkansas
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9. Creekmore Park

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Creekmore Park | Things to Do in Fort Smith, Arkansas
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10. Fort Smith Farmer's Market

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Fort Smith Farmer's Market | Things to Do in Fort Smith, Arkansas
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11. Fort Smith Brewing Company

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Fort Smith Brewing Company | Things to Do in Fort Smith, Arkansas
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12. Fort Smith Regional Art Museum

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Fort Smith Regional Art Museum | Things to Do in Fort Smith, Arkansas
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13. Fort Smith National Cemetery

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Fort Smith National Cemetery | Things to Do in Fort Smith, Arkansas
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14. Riverfront Park Events Building

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Riverfront Park Events Building | Things to Do in Fort Smith, Arkansas
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15. Temple Live

Temple Live | Things to Do in Fort Smith, Arkansas
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16. Massard Prairie Battlefield Park

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Massard Prairie Battlefield Park | Things to Do in Fort Smith, Arkansas
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17. Rolando's Restaurante

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Rolando's Restaurante | Things to Do in Fort Smith, Arkansas
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18. Calico County

Calico County | Things to Do in Fort Smith, Arkansas
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19. Bricktown Brewery

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Bricktown Brewery | Things to Do in Fort Smith, Arkansas
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Fort Smith is filled with tradition, history, and culture, from the Italianate-style Clayton House mansion to the historic streetcars at the Fort Smith Trolley Museum. You can spend your days discovering modern attractions at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum or wandering the diverse natural landscapes at the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center.

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