Summer Planning Guide Looking to plan a summer getaway without straying too far from home? There’s something for everyone in the Natural State A Special At Home in Arkansas Promotion
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Crater of Diamonds State Park, Murfreesboro
Kids will love getting in the dirt and digging for their own rocks, minerals, and gemstones—if you get extra lucky and find a diamond, it’s yours to keep. arkansasstateparks.com
Little Rock Zoo, Little Rock
Always a hit for a range of ages, the Little Rock Zoo has more than 200 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians represented in its exhibits. littlerockzoo.com
Minor League Baseball, North Little Rock and Springdale
Take in the sights and sounds of America’s pastime while cheering on the Travelers at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock or the Naturals at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. milb.com
The Scott Family Amazeum, Bentonville
This interactive museum features hands-on learning activities with a focus on STEAM subjects. Northwest Arkansas locals should check the Amazeum Summer Camp schedule for additional learning opportunities. amazeum.org
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BEST WAYS TO BEAT THE HEAT
Blanchard Springs Caverns, Fifty-Six
Take a tour through the “living cave,” where the jawdropping formations are constantly changing, or visit one of the numerous water sites, including Mirror Lake Falls, Blanchard Springs, and the always enticing swimming hole. blanchardsprings.org
The Momentary, Bentonville
Experience contemporary arts, including visual, performing, and culinary, in this recently opened satellite to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Check their calendar for upcoming films, concerts, lectures, and more. themomentary.org
Bath House Row, Hot Springs
Indulge in a relaxing treatment, such as a massage or manicure, or unwind in one of the Spa City’s famed hot mineral baths hosted at a number of venues along Bath House Row. hotsprings.org
MAD Splash Pad, El Dorado
Let your little ones cool off while they run and jump through this park’s water features. Beginning May 17 the splash pad will be open seven days a week, weather permitting, for the summer season. eldomad.com
