Located on the Arkansas-Oklahoma border, Fort Smith started out as a military frontier post in 1817. Consequently, history buffs can spend hours uncovering the past by visiting the many historic sites, starting at Miss Laura’s Visitor’s Center downtown. Some of the must-see historic sites include the Fort Smith National Historic Site, the Belle Grove Historic District, and the Fort Smith Museum of History.

Children will enjoy jumping aboard the 1926 Electric Streetcar and visiting the Fort Smith Trolley Museum. Outdoor enthusiasts can head to the Devil’s Den State, where 20 miles of scenic hiking trails await. Once you have worked up a good appetite and thirst you can visit some of the local wineries and the farmers market.

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