4 days in Arkansas Itinerary

West Memphis is the largest city in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States. Start off your visit on the 11th (Fri): take an in-depth tour of Sultana Disaster Museum and then try to win big at Southland Park Gaming and Racing.

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Houston to West Memphis is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Houston in October: high temperatures in West Memphis hover around 76°F and lows are around 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Hot Springs.

Set deep in the Ouachita Mountains, the city of Hot Springs almost completely surrounds the national park of the same name.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sat): indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, steep yourself in history at Fordyce Bathhouse Vistor Center, then get to know the fascinating history of Bathhouse Row, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Garvan Woodland Gardens.

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Traveling by car from West Memphis to Hot Springs takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Hot Springs are 78°F, while nighttime lows are 55°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can go by car to Eureka Springs.

Nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, the whole town of Eureka Springs is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Sun): admire the masterpieces at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, take in the exciting artwork at Quicksilver Gallery, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Thorncrown Chapel, then pick up a one of a kind souvenir at The Barn Shoppes, and finally wander the streets of Eureka Springs Historical Downtown. Here are some ideas for day two: take a stroll through Historic Downtown Branson, browse the different shops at Branson Landing, then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and finally do a tasting at Railway Winery @ Trestle 71-7.

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Getting from Hot Springs to Eureka Springs by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Hot Springs in October, expect nights in Eureka Springs to be about the same, around 51°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 71°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.