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Russellville, Russellville, AR

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Russellville

708 W. Main St. · Russellville, AR

Why you should go…

The Russellville Advertising and Promotion Commission operates the Discover Russellville visitor center, funded by a local hotel and motel tax to promote tourism in the city. Russellville is the county seat of Pope County on the Arkansas River, within an hour of Petit Jean State Park, Mount Nebo and Mount Magazine. The visitor center provides trip planning for dining, lodging, outdoor recreation and events in the region.

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Good to know

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

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Petit Jean State Park

    Free

    Hike to Cedar Falls, explore Bear Cave and Seven Hollows, and stay at a 1930s CCC lodge above Cedar Creek Canyon.

    16 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Mount Magazine State Park

    Free

    Hike to the highest point in Arkansas at 2,753 feet, with overlooks, rock climbing, hang gliding and a lodge on the rim.

    28 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Ron Coleman Mining

    $25–$50

    Dig for your own quartz crystals to keep at a fifth-generation family mine with a mineral gallery and a zipline over the pit.

    40 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Pinnacle Mountain State Park

    Free

    Climb the West or East Summit Trail up Pinnacle Mountain, paddle the Maumelle rivers or walk the Arkansas Arboretum.

    47 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Bathhouse Row

    Free

    Stroll past eight historic bathhouses in Hot Springs National Park, two of which still offer thermal baths.

    53 mi awayMore like this

  • 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.

    54 mi awayMore like this