One of the best things about Arkansas is that the drive to a destination is often just as phenomenal as the actual attraction. We’re a state of folks that don’t mind skipping interstates in favor of foliage, look-out points, and off-the-beaten-path attractions – all of which can be found on Arkansas’ pretty scenic byways. Although our state is full of gorgeous drives, one of the most memorable is the Arkansas Scenic 7 Byway. The highway was actually the state’s first designated scenic byway in 1993! After driving on any of its 290 miles, it’s easy to understand why it was chosen as the first. Let’s pack our bags, turn on the tunes, and see what iconic stops we come across on our Scenic Byway 7 journey.

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No matter which direction you drive or how many stops you take, the Scenic Byway 7 is aptly named – it’s one of the most scenic drives in Arkansas. But by no means did we cover all the neat stops along the way! What’s your favorite spot along Byway 7? Share with us in the comments below!

Looking for even more Arkansas scenic drives? Since we didn’t venture into the Delta region of the state, you should plan to take this Delta restaurant road trip next. While you’re at it, immerse yourself in those scenic Delta sights with a stay at this phenomenal rental in Batesville, complete with a magnificent pool with a view.

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There's a reason why Arkansas is called the Natural State! From waterfalls and hot springs to caves, canyons, and beaches, Arkansas has no shortage of man-made and natural wonders:

  • Arkansas Grand Canyon, Jasper
  • Arkansas Sphinx, Hagarville
  • Blanchard Springs Cavern, Fifty-Six
  • Buffalo National River, Ponca
  • Bull Shoals Caverns, Bull Shoals
  • Cedar Falls
  • Crater of Diamonds, Murfreesboro
  • Crowley's Ridge
  • Glory Hole Falls, Ozone
  • Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs
  • Lake Chicot
  • Mammoth Spring, Mammoth Spring
  • Mystic Caverns and Crystal Dome, Harrison
  • Onyx Cave
  • Pinnacle Mountain, Roland
  • White Rock Mountain, Winslow

 

What are the best museums in Arkansas to learn about state history? 

Arkansas is chock full of both natural and man-made history, spanning back to well before America was founded. Here are some of the best, most highly-rated museums in Arkansas:

  • Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville
  • Mid-America Science Museum, Piney
  • Museum of Discovery, Little Rock
  • Museum of Native American History, Bentonville
  • MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, Little Rock
  • Arkansas Air and Military Museum, Fayetteville
  • Fort Smith Museum of History, Fort Smith
  • Japanese American Internment Museum. McGehee
  • Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie, Stuttgart
  • Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum, Hot Springs
  • Historic Arkansas Museum, Little Rock
  • Bradbury Art Museum, Jonesboro
  • Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, Springdale
  • Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum, North Little Rock
  • Gangster Museum of America, Hot Springs