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10 Best Craft Fairs in Arkansas!

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Fall Craft and Market Festival, Mena, AR

Hosted at the Polk County Fairgrounds, the Fall Craft and Market Festival takes place every November and features custom crafts, antiques, and repurposed items from dozens of local exhibitors.…
Hosted at the Polk County Fairgrounds, the Fall Craft and Market Festival takes place every…

The 15 Best Camping Spots in Arkansas!

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Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Mena, AR

Arkansas’ second highest point can be found in Queen Wilhelmina State Park, snuggled in the Ouachita Mountains near the city of Mena. Camping is truly an experience on the nearly 2,700 feet…
Arkansas’ second highest point can be found in Queen Wilhelmina State Park, snuggled in the…

The Top 15 Historical Sites in Arkansas!

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State Line Marker, near Mena, AR

The 1877 survey marker 48 is a boundary marker showing the state line between Arkansas and Oklahoma, or what was Choctaw Territory. Open to the public, it is one of very few markers that remain from…
The 1877 survey marker 48 is a boundary marker showing the state line between Arkansas and…

The 7 Best Corn Mazes in Arkansas!

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Holly Springs Homestead, Mena, AR

Join the Holly Springs Homestead for an afternoon of fun on the farm as you get lost in this amazing corn maze. While you’re there, enjoy the sights from the hay ride, admire the sunflowers,…
Join the Holly Springs Homestead for an afternoon of fun on the farm as you get lost in this…

6 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Arkansas!

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Avalon Keep Botanical Gardens, Mena, AR

When looking for a romantic day trip in Mena, Arkansas, visit Avalon Keep Botanical Gardens. Enjoy a scenic stroll by the waterfront pergola with the Ouachita Mountains in the background. This garden…
When looking for a romantic day trip in Mena, Arkansas, visit Avalon Keep Botanical Gardens. Enjoy…

10 Best Memorial Day Parades and Events in Arkansas!

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Elks Memorial Day Ceremony, Mena,AR

The Mena Elks Lodge 781 will be hosting a special ceremony to remember and honor those lost on Memorial Day. Following the ceremony, guests are invited to stay for lunch. All are welcome to attend…
The Mena Elks Lodge 781 will be hosting a special ceremony to remember and honor those lost on…

Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Arkansas!

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Quartz Crystal Mines

Arkansas is considered one of the best places in the world for finding all kinds of quartz crystals. Join the "rockhounds" at the various dig-your-own crystal mines around Mount Ida, and take home…
Arkansas is considered one of the best places in the world for finding all kinds of quartz…

The 6 Best Spa Hotels in Arkansas!

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Mountain Harbor Resort & Spa on Lake Ouachita, Mount Ida, AR

This family-owned and operated resort and spa sits on the beautiful waters of Lake Ouachita. Here you’ll find the Turtle Cove Spa, one of the most relaxing nature spas in Arkansas. This place…
This family-owned and operated resort and spa sits on the beautiful waters of Lake Ouachita. Here…

8 Best Thanksgiving Activities and Events in Arkansas

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Thanksgiving at Harbor, Mount Ida, AR

Mountain Harbor in Mount Ida knows how to create an impeccable Thanksgiving buffet. Check out this expansive menu and be sure to book your reservations in advance.

Mountain Harbor in Mount Ida knows how to create an impeccable Thanksgiving buffet. Check out this…

12 Best Winter Activities to Do in Arkansas!

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Mena Christmas Gift Art Show, Mena, AR

The annual Mena Christmas Gift Art Show, held each winter in the Mena Art Gallery in Mena, Arkansas, is a favorite among Arkansas winter activities. When the cold keeps you inside, have yourself a…
The annual Mena Christmas Gift Art Show, held each winter in the Mena Art Gallery in Mena,…
Best Things In & Around Mena, AR
The 15 Best Camping Spots in Arkansas!

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Mena, AR

Featured in The 15 Best Camping Spots in Arkansas!
Arkansas’ second highest point can be found in Queen Wilhelmina State Park, snuggled in the Ouachita Mountains near the city of Mena. Camping is truly an experience on the nearly 2,700 feet… Read More
Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Arkansas!

Quartz Crystal Mines

Featured in Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Arkansas!
Arkansas is considered one of the best places in the world for finding all kinds of quartz crystals. Join the "rockhounds" at the various dig-your-own crystal mines around Mount Ida, and take home… Read More
The 6 Best Spa Hotels in Arkansas!

Mountain Harbor Resort & Spa on Lake Ouachita, Mount Ida, AR

Featured in The 6 Best Spa Hotels in Arkansas!
This family-owned and operated resort and spa sits on the beautiful waters of Lake Ouachita. Here you’ll find the Turtle Cove Spa, one of the most relaxing nature spas in Arkansas. This place… Read More
10 Best Taekwondo Studios in Arkansas!

Wolf Pack Martial Arts, Greenwood, AR

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Wolf Pack Martial Arts is the one-stop shop for Taekwondo! With a dedicated focus on martial arts, this school helps create a safe and educational atmosphere with plenty of joy to be had. Push… Read More
8 Best Thanksgiving Activities and Events in Arkansas

Thanksgiving at Harbor, Mount Ida, AR

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Mountain Harbor in Mount Ida knows how to create an impeccable Thanksgiving buffet. Check out this expansive menu and be sure to book your reservations in advance.

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10 Best Italian Restaurants in Arkansas!

Ari’s Little Italy, Glenwood, AR

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Ari’s Little Italy truly feels like a slice of Italy right here in Arkansas. Enjoy all your Italian favorites made to order, and be sure to check out this Glenwood restaurant on holidays and… Read More
8 Best Hotels and Resorts for Couples in Arkansas!

Mountain Harbor Resort & Spa on Lake Ouachita, Mount Ida, AR

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Expect to be pampered as you take a step back in time at this resort and spa on the beautiful Lake Ouachita. Family-owned and operated since 1955, Mountain Harbor has been recognized multiple times… Read More
The 9 Best Mountain Biking Trails in Arkansas!

Lake Ouachita Vista Trail, AR

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You’ll LOVE this trail that runs along the southern shore of Lake Ouachita! The Lake Ouachita Vista Trail is so popular that many know it simply by LOViT. Because this trail is situated along… Read More
The 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Arkansas!

Glenwood Country Club, Glenwood, AR

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Countless rounds of golf have been played on this exciting and beautiful course in Glenwood, Arkansas. Glenwood Country Club, named one of Golf Digest’s “Places to Play”, is… Read More
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Events around Mena, AR
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The Gift of the Magi

7:00 PM
Ouachita Little Theatre, Mena, AR
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09

The Gift of the Magi

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Ouachita Little Theatre, Mena, AR
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10

The Gift of the Magi

2:30 PM
Ouachita Little Theatre, Mena, AR
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Queen Wilhelmina State Park

Queen Wilhelmina State Park
3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR
A spectacular mountaintop setting. Breathtaking panoramic scenery. Royal hospitality. Queen Wilhelmina State Park is this, and more. The park's cro... Read More

Heritage House Museum

Heritage House Museum
819 Luzerne Street, Mount Ida, AR
About Us: The museum is operated entirely from private contributions and by membership dues. Our staff is comprised primarily of volunteers. W... Read More

Wegner Quartz Crystal Mines

Wegner Quartz Crystal Mines
82 Wegner Ranch Road, Mount Ida, AR
In 1978 I, Richard J. Wegner, discovered the alluring beauty of the Ouachita Mountains in west central Arkansas. The attraction was so great that I... Read More

Sebastian County Fair

Sebastian County Fair
530 East Knoxville Street, Greenwood, AR
The Sebastian County Fair is a family friendly event. Come out and see a pageant, livestock show, or tour the exhibits. Johnson Brothers carnival w... Read More
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