Arkansas is picturesque, yes. There are some places and moments, though, that aren’t simply picturesque—they’re picture perfect. If you’re looking for places to go and things to do with your time off, check out these ideas for a picture perfect weekend.

1. Climb a mountain to catch the sunrise . . .
Flickr/Dave & Holly
This one is from Mount Nebo.
2. . . . or watch it from across a lake.
Flickr/Tanya Impeartrice
This is Lake Fayetteville.
3. Find your local farmers market . . .
Facebook/Bernice Garden Farmer’s market
Pictured above is Bernice Gardens Farmers Market in Little Rock. Try that one!
4. . . . or visit Fayetteville’s award winning one. . .
Flickr/Tanya Impeartrice
5. . . .and buy fresh flowers.
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6. Have brunch with your loved ones.
Flickr/Michael
This picture perfect tray comes from Cliff Cottages in Eureka Springs.This picture perfect tray comes from Cliff Cottages in Eureka Springs.
7. Float the White River. . .
Flickr/Thomas and Dianne Jones
8. . . . or the Buffalo.
Flickr/Buffalo Outdoor Center
9. Walk the banks of the Arkansas River at sunset.
Flickr/Logan Mahan
10. See the Ozarks from the canopy.
Flickr/Buffalo Outdoor Center
This zipline canopy tour is available from the Buffalo Outdoor Center. You can find another in Eureka Springs.
11. Find history.
Flickr/FortSmithNPS
Try Fort Smith.
12. Chase fireflies.
Flickr/Mike Lewinski
13. Sleep under the stars.
Flickr/Luke Cureton

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14. Go fishing.
Flickr/Doug Wertman
15. Take a hike. . .
Flickr/Oakley Originals
This is the Ozarks Highlands Trail.
16. . . . to a cave.
Flickr/Dave Thomas
Like the ones along the Indian Rockhouse Trail.
17. Stand on a rock.
Flickr/Granger Meador
Hawksbill Crag is a good one to stand on.
18. Climb a tree.
Flickr/Anna
19. Rest in a field of wildflowers.
Flickr/Jonathan Ball
20. Climb an observation tower and stare.
Flickr/Dan Thibodeaux
. . . like this one in Hot Springs National Park.
21. Go on a scenic drive.
Flickr/Alex Butterfield
Pictured above: Talimena Scenic Drive
22. Play the ponies at Oaklawn Park.
Flickr/Shane Glass
23. Go outside.
Flickr/AR Nature Gal
This is Bell Park.
24. Stay inside.
Flickr/Casey Eisenreich
Crystal Bridges would be a good place to do that.
25. Be glad you’re already . . .
Flickr/Adam Simmons
. . . home.
JB Weisenfels

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