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The Best Places To Visit In Arkansas With Kids & Teens
Arkansas with kids and teens is chock full of exciting family fun. There is so much interesting history, art and culture to be found in the Southwest state of Arkansas. Let the landscape, culture, and richness of Arkansas inspire you as you explore Arkansas with kids and teens.
Your family will be captivated by all of the history exciting places to explore and learn about in Arkansas. These Arkansas family travel destinations are great places to add for an exciting family travel itinerary as you explore Arkansas. If you are wanting to road trip or learn virtually, keep reading because you can explore and have awesome adventures in Arkansas with kids and teens.
Arkansas With Kids & Teens – Road Trip!
Are ready to let your family experience everything Arkansas has to offer? If that’s the case, then an Arkansas with kids & teens road trip is the perfect way to use the world as your classroom. Road-tripping allows you to explore and experience a place just like the locals. That’s the great thing about road trips (and GPS); you can wander where ever you like. Road tripping can be such an adventure and a great way to learn.
In our family, road tripping a series of car journeys from one destination to another to do a field trip. 5-day road trip usually means at least three of those days will be filled with activities and attractions. But if you live locally or regionally, you may decide to take that road trip in smaller chunks and plan several field trips around the great state of Arkansas. Below are all the resources you need. Included are super fun ideas that will also super-size your child’s learning about US History, Geography, and famous people & places. So have fun using the world as your classroom with intentional family travel. Let’s explore the historical sites in Arkansas!
Arkansas – Historical Sites & Parks
- Hot Springs National Park: National park in central Garland County, Arkansas.
- Crater of Diamonds State Park: State park in Pike County, Arkansas.
- Arkansas National Park
- Pea Ridge National Military Park: Park in Pea Ridge, Arkansas. Arkansas State History.
Arkansas – Museums & Galleries
Arkansas – Gardens, Zoo & Aquariums
- Little Rock Zoo: Zoo in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Arkansas offers so many exciting things to do! Museums, outdoor activities, and exciting adventures throughout the state. Are you finding it hard to fit it all in or afford to do it all while you are visiting? Luckily, there are great online resources at many of the museums and parks so you can keep learning about Arkansas.
Arkansas Places To Visit For Virtual Travel & Learning
Make the most of learning about Arkansas by taking a few virtual field trips and incorporating the Arkansas State Study pack into your pre-and post-visit activities. Your kids will enjoy hands-on activities and museums more when they have a little understanding of the people and places they will be visiting. Add in a good book, some digital activities to learn history and geography, and some super art for easy ways to inspire and educate. It’s all in these US State Study resources.
Arkansas – Use The World As Your Classroom
The Arkansas State Study pack makes it easy for your family to have fun learning about Arkansas at home (virtually) or on the road.
Learn About Arkansas’ Famous People
- Maya Angelou – Poet & Activist
- Pearl Buck – Writer
- William Jefferson (Bill) Clinton – President
- General Douglas MacArthur – Military
Learn About Arkansas’ Famous Landmarks:
- Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (Little Rock)
- Little Rock Nine Monument at Arkansas State Capitol
- Fort Smith National Historic Site (Fort Smith)
- Arkansas Post (Arkansas Post)
- Bathhouse Row Historic District (Hot Springs)
- Parkin Archeological State Park (Parkin)
- Toltec Mounds Archaeological State Park (Scott)
- Louisiana Purchase State Park (Blackton)
- Rohwer Relocation Center Memorial Cemetery (Rohwer)
- Pea Ridge National Military Park (Pea Ridge)
- Buffalo National River
- President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
You will also find resources for science, art, and geography to round out a packed week (or longer) of learning resources for kids aged 3rd grade to 12th grade.
The Arkansas State Study has all the resources in a PDF. You and your kids can pick and choose which ones you want to complete. It is a carefully curated course for middle/high schoolers. There are exciting videos and selected lessons so your family can easily learn online.
Use The World As Your Classroom
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