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Murfreesboro

804 N Washington Ave · Murfreesboro, AR

Why you should go…

Murfreesboro, Arkansas is a Pike County town best known as the gateway to Crater of Diamonds State Park, the only diamond-bearing site in the world open to the public for digging. The Murfreesboro Advertising and Tourism Commission promotes the town and surrounding area to visitors and funds beautification and signage projects using local tourism tax revenue. The commission is based in downtown Murfreesboro.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Murfreesboro, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Attractions
    History Buff

    Ka-Do-Ha Indian Village

    Under $25

    Self-guided tour of an excavated Caddo Indian mound site with a museum and arrowhead hunting field.

    1.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Mountain Harbor Riding Stables

    $25–$50

    Guided horseback trail rides through the Ouachita Mountains along the shore of Lake Ouachita.

    34 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Wegner Quartz Crystal Mines

    $25–$50

    Working quartz mine near Mount Ida offering guided digs, including the world-famous Phantom Mine for phantom quartz.

    34 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Avant Mining Fisher Mountain

    $25–$50

    Public quartz crystal dig site on historic Fisher Mountain, one of Arkansas's oldest rockhounding spots.

    34 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Wake Zone

    $50+

    Family-run marina renting houseboats, jet skis, pontoons, kayaks and paddleboards on Lake Ouachita.

    40 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Hot Springs Gallery Walk

    Free

    A monthly downtown art walk where Hot Springs galleries stay open late with new exhibits, coordinated by the local arts alliance's gallery guide.

    47 mi awayMore like this