One of the several Nice branches of the Fort Smith public library system. They have a very nice…read morefacility. They have good educational programs and reading programs as well as great selection of books and are part of the greater Fort Smith library and the Sebastian County library which means do you have great access to a whole plethora of books.

The Arkansas Welcome Center truly lives up to the state's nickname -- The Natural State. It's…read moreclean, peaceful, and surrounded by beautiful greenery that immediately makes you slow down and take a breath after a long drive. The staff here were incredibly friendly and full of great local tips -- everything from scenic routes to hidden food gems along the way. The building itself is well-kept and inviting, with spotless restrooms (a road trip win!) and lots of brochures, maps, and displays that make you want to explore every corner of Arkansas. Whether you're just passing through or planning to stay awhile, this stop sets the tone for what's ahead -- nature, hospitality, and genuine charm. Definitely one of the better welcome centers I've visited!

This is the Arkansas welcome center located on interstate 40 at exit 3 headed east in Van Buren,…read moreArkansas. It is on the western border of Arkansas and Oklahoma. I should clarify, Arkansas' Western border with the state of Oklahoma. The restrooms are very clean. It has a nice open space for walking animals and for folks to sit down under covered pavilions to picnic or rest along the road. The bathrooms are spacious and clean and the facility is very well maintained. This facility also offers a wonderful array of brochures and information about various things to do in the state of Arkansas in this area and all throughout the state. I highly recommend a visit, especially if you are entering into the state on a trip and you're looking for information about the area in the state of Arkansas. I would add that this site is man during most of the business day and I think it includes weekdays as well.

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!

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]

We enjoy this local landmark and sometimes grab a photo with the kids here to look back at and…read morecompare from year to year. This is a local food manufacturing provider with a global brand that is a great employer and great community partner in the area.

As far as Mr. Peanut signs go, he's the nuttiest one around!…read more It also smells like roasted peanuts when you drive by.

It's fun to see for sure!! The building it is attached is closed and/or abandoned. The driveway is…read moreon an incline and there are potholes and broken glass everywhere. Just keep your eye out and you can avoid them.

Funny photo op in Ft Smith. No idea about the building and if it actually opens as a business…read moreduring the holidays. But the World's Largest Christmas Pickle is definitely worth a stop if you are in the area. Bonus: there's a cool looking water tower next door too.

Post office! And right next to a bunch of bars downtown…read more I'm here about every week to get mail @ the boxes. You can also package and send mail in side, although the hours are a bit strange.. the open sometime early until about 4:30. I usually find it hard to make it to the place in time before they close. Customer service is some what courteous..

Very nice and helpful staff. By far the best post office in Fort smith. That explains why they…read moreare always busy here.