8 days in Arkansas Itinerary

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

Fordyce Bathhouse (Vistor Center) and William J. Clinton Presidential Library will appeal to history buffs. Step out of the city life by going to Crater of Diamonds State Park and Lake Ouachita. Explore Hot Springs' surroundings by going to Little Rock (Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site & Testament: The Little Rock Nine Monument). There's lots more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Garvan Woodland Gardens, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Anthony Chapel, and look for gifts at Bathhouse Soapery.

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Newark to Hot Springs is an approximately 11-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Newark to Hot Springs due to the time zone difference. In July, daytime highs in Hot Springs are 92°F, while nighttime lows are 72°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can travel to Mountain View.

Mountain View is the largest city in and the county seat of Stone County, Arkansas. On the 23rd (Tue), admire the majestic nature at Ozark Folk Center State Park, then Head underground at Blanchard Springs Caverns, and then walk around Blanchard Springs Recreation Area.

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Traveling by car from Hot Springs to Mountain View takes 3 hours. In July in Mountain View, expect temperatures between 89°F during the day and 68°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time to travel 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 24th (Wed): pause for some photo ops at Christ of the Ozarks, identify plant and animal life at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, then get engrossed in the history at The Walmart Museum, and finally admire the masterpieces at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Keep things going the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Thorncrown Chapel, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, then witness the site of a historic battle at Pea Ridge National Military Park, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel, and finally stroll around Bentonville Town Square.

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Getting from Mountain View to Eureka Springs by car takes about 3 hours. In July in Eureka Springs, expect temperatures between 87°F during the day and 69°F at night. On the 26th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.