ARKANSAS
Field Trips

The Fort Smith Museum of History presents the history of Fort Smith and the surrounding region. The exhibits illustrate the contributions of Fort Smith’s citizens to the cultural, political, and economic development of the area.

At Fort Smith National Historic Site explore life on the edge of frontier and Indian Territory through the stories of soldiers, the Trail of Tears, scandals, outlaws, and lawmen who pursued them.

Fort Smith Regional Art Museum facilitates nationally and internationally recognized traveling exhibitions and rotating exhibits of works by local and regional artists.

Garvan Woodland Gardens, a 210-acre botanical garden, on the shores of Lake Hamilton. Explore through the many gardens—from the Garden of the Pine Wind to Daffodil Hill—and always find something new, since each season and month brings exciting changes.

The Governor Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center teaches visitors the Delta’s heritage, wildlife and ecology in both indoor and outdoor settings. Native fish can be seen in our 20,000 gallon aquarium as well as native reptiles and some amazing birds of prey housed at the facility.

The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center in Piggott, Arkansas includes a barn studio associated with Ernest Hemingway and the family home of his second wife, Pauline Pfeiffer.

Historic Arkansas Museum is home to a historic city block including the oldest building in Little Rock, an 1850s Farmstead, galleries of Arkansas Made art and history ranging from indigenous Arkansans to contemporary artists and artisans.

Hot Springs National Park protects treasured landscapes, history, and culture. The Park give groups the opportunity to not only learn about the natural resources in the park and discover American stories, but to also learn a little bit more about ourselves as we explore and experience the park.

Hot Springs Mountain Tower is a 65.8 meter high observation tower built of lattice steel on Hot Springs Mountain. The tower elevator will transport visitors 216 feet to the observation decks were they will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs Mountain, and Diamond Lakes area.

At the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, discover the people and places within the story of Little Rock Central High School and the struggle for integration.

The Little Rock Zoo is a living natural classroom featuring more than 725 animals representing over 200 species, and covers an area of 33 acres.

Magic Springs Theme and Water Park, known as Magic Springs, is an amusement park and water park. A single price admission includes all day use of the rides and attractions in both parks.