You will find this statue in Ross Pendergraft Park is adjacent to Fort Smith National Historic…read moreSite. It catches your eye as you drive pass. There is a parking lot on the side of the park, opposite the stage where you can park, get out and take a closer look. This bronze was dedicated in 2012 to honor the extraordinary service of Bass Reeves, an African-American former slave who became a highly respected Deputy U.S. Marshal. He is credited with apprehending more than 3,000 men and killing 14 in the line of duty. The statue is 20 feet tall, and 14 feet long and depicts Marshal Reeves on his horse with a rifle in his right hand and his faithful dog by his side. Reeves is heading towards Oklahoma (the statue is actually pointing that way), which was known as Indian territory. It is the work of Harold Holden and the $300,000 price tag for the statue was funded by a more than five years of fundraising by the Bass Reeves Legacy Initiative. The statue was constructed in Oklahoma and brought over to neighboring Fort Smith, Arkansas. It is a very nice statue and has an uncanny resemblance to Reeves. It is very detailed, but that is a bit difficult to see because the bronze is so dark and also because the statue is so high. It is however, illuminated at night and has a title placard in the front and an informational placard off to the side, in the park. It is definitely worth a visit if you are in the area, but like most all statues that I have reviewed, it is not a long stop and you should consider making it park of a larger itinerary.

Located along Garrison Avenue, which is Fort Smith's main street, this interesting building facade…read moreis likely ignored by the tourists but it serves up a memory to the locals who have been here for years. I was not living in Arkansas in the 1990s so I do not recall the incident. The marker next to the structure reads, "This facade is all the remains of the five story building occupied from 1907 to 1955 by Reynolds - Davis Wholesale Grocery Company. The building subsequently served Checker Transfer & Storage Company from 1957 thru 1988 as well as other tenants throughout its long history. "A tornado ripped through downtown Fort Smith on the ill fated Sunday night of April 21, 1996. The storm destroyed this and numerous other buildings located along the west end of Garrison Avenue. The facade was preserved as a reminder of the grandeur of this once fine structure." The marker was erected in 2012 by Griffin Properties of Fort Smith, LLC. [Review 1087 of 2024 - 356 in Arkansas - 22114 overall]

Well, it's a hot day, we ended up spending a bit of time here learning about the history of Fort…read moreSmith, how integral it was into the colonization of the west, as well as their turbulent times trying to manage both the tribal communities and the white settlers who were moving into the area rapidly. It's a fascinating history And one that you have to spend a little bit of time going to the museum and understanding the different angles. I guess that's a purpose of a museum, right? We learned a little bit about Judge Isaac, Parker, as one of the first influences that had to deal with the wild West murderers and people committing heinous crimes that until he arrived, didn't face many consequences as there was no federal government system that was in control of the area and the tribunal process did not cover non-native Americans. Fascinating history. You can even see a replica of the courthouse as well as the gallows as they were over 160 people hang here. Take a rock across the railroad tracks and read a bit about the trail of tears. There are plenty of areas to contemplate the history. Bring a picnic, there are many places to relax and spread out. The museum is actually free, is air-conditioned and had clean restrooms

Really interesting historical site. We've been to a ton of National Parks and National Monuments /…read moreHistorical Sites. This is top 10 for sure! The information is presented in a fun way that really grabs your interest. There's a nice out door area to walk and explore more. The rangers were all very friendly and informative. Worth a stop for sure!

This is one of Fort Smith's gems. It is a wonderful and inexpensive place to visit. They always…read morehave things going on. There's a free weekly Zoom sketch class online Tuesday nights. There are always fun and family-friendly events on Saturdays, Drop-in and Draw with live models on Thursday afternoons, a really excellent gift shop... I could go on and on. My advice to you is to stop by and take a look. I promise you'll be glad you did!

Smallest airport I have prob been to but friendly, easy access, short walks. What's not to love.read more

Always great food. Service was excellent as usual. I love all the music memorabilia on the walls…read morefrom Bill's history with the business. When I'm in town I will visit at least once. I was able to go TWICE! Doesn't get any better than this IMO.

I took my wife here on the road trip up to Missouri, we were expecting outstanding barbecue…read more Unfortunately, we did not get it. Gotta be honest the restaurant itself was cute. Great atmosphere looks like a fun place. In a great part of town. Our waitress was great she was sweet, kind, and took good care of us We ordered and promptly received exactly what we ordered fries and a sliced barbecue sandwich each. There were enough fries on each plate to feed two people. A little portion control might be in order here. They were delicious fries. Hand cut just cooked hot delicious The problem was with the sliced brisket sandwich. The meat was rubbery, tough, and pretty bland. Very little bark. I had to hold the meat in one hand and TRY to bite and chew thru it. It was inedible They did trade me out for a pulled chicken sandwich which was better. Not good but better I can't recommend a place that I won't eat at. And I won't go back here ever. One star. At best

I wasn't sure if this is open or not and what the deal is, but I arrived at a quiet time. One of…read morethe "conductors" gave me a nice tour of the museum and the repair shop which was pretty awesome to see one of the trolleys being restored. Yes, the place smells like cat pee but they have a lot of cats here and I think that's okay. And then the trolley came back to the station where I boarded, paid my "fare" and had a nice little ride around some of downtown Fort Smith. It's pretty cool and the trolley driver pointed out a few of the sites as he dinged the bell and crossed a few streets in a completely safe manner. This was pretty awesome and as a "big kid", I loved it! This was a fun time and I'm really pleased to have found this little spot. [Review 669 of 2024 - 339 in Arkansas - round number 21700 overall]

This is a free ride ( tips appreciated) and it was an absolute delight! The gentleman driving is so…read moreknowledgeable and friendly! He knew the train schedule so he was able to route your trip to get you back in time for the train! Great for kids and adults alike!

Ambiance is relaxing, IPA'S and Ciders are on point. Food is okay. Pricing is middle of the road…read more Will be back

Amazing place! you can tell that the owner cares about what he has built. The workers are kind. The…read morefood is good. The price is very reasonable! discounts for veterans and first responders? yes! Veteran establishment? Yes! Also very clean facility. They also offer catering as well as bus rental. They also have a very open rentable space or if you have a small group just come in and occupy an area of the bar. We'll be going back soon.

It's gone. No longer there. They tore it down and built a Walmart. We visited and could not find…read moreit Edit. The location is marked wrong. It's across the street. It's worth seeing.

Mister Peanut is both the advertising logo of the company and the mascot of the Planters…read moreCorporation. He looks like a proper distinguished gentleman, complete with top hat, monacle, white gloves and spats carrying a cane. Mister Peanut appears on every can and jar of Planters peanuts and has even appeared on TV as an animated character. This statue is in front of the Planters facility (canning? packaging?) in Fort Smith. It is accessible from the employee parking lot. He is 30 feet tall and looks exactly the same as the ones on my can of nuts. My visit was a quick in and out, so there was not enough time for any security patrol to get mobilized. Allegedly, there are smaller Mister Peanuts and a sit-with-Mister-Peanut photo-op but these are closer to the facility and in a specific "visitors only" area. If you find it, let me know. I'm curious. [Review 688 of 2024 - 355 in Arkansas - 21719 overall]

The hotel seems to be one of the older k on es around the airport but it very clean and well kept…read moreand it has a great open atrium. The staff is very friendly and willing to give suggestions of local restaurants and sights to visit.

This hotel has long since passed its prime. I had to change rooms because the cigarette smell was…read moretoo much and the next room I got smelled like cigarettes. I also was told my all my colleagues their rooms smelled like cigarettes as well. The breakfast buffet is $15 per person and consists of powdered eggs, old bacon and cold waffles so not at all worth the price. The open concept meant I heard the bar music and people until midnight which I see as very inconsiderate. The furniture is old and worn out and there is mold in all the corners. Honestly there is no redeeming quality. Choose a different hotel.

Gorgeous facility, gracious staff, good selection available. What's not to love?! So many…read moreactivities and services in addition to books!

I usually go to the other branches but tried this one today, they had lots of different tables set…read moreup for kids to do crafts-which is amazing for summer. Very well kept library and the two girls that were there when I went in were friendly.