Another great thing to do in the city is to visit Rock Town Distillery. You can find it in the heart of downtown. Spend some time tasting their whiskey and various cocktails. Alcohol is intended only for those of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
2: Tulsa, Oklahoma
About 118 miles from town is Tulsa Oklahoma. Tulsa is a perfect road trip destination less than two hours from starting point to the endpoint. You can plan to see a baseball game at Oneok Field downtown or go to the Philbrook Museum of Art. You can even do both if you plan to stay longer than a day. There are plenty of waterfront parks on the Arkansas River to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
3: Hot Springs, Arkansas
If you’re looking to spend some time in the great outdoors, head to Hot Springs, Arkansas. Hot Springs is home to Hot Springs National Park. Here you’ll find numerous thermal springs located throughout the park that you can relax in.
There are also 26 miles of trails located within the park that you can explore. While you can have an eventful time here in only one day, if you’re interested in spending more time here, check out some of their campgrounds.
4: Joplin, Missouri
Roughly 140 miles north of Fort Smith, and on Route 66, you’ll find Joplin, Missouri. You can spend your day perusing the streets of downtown while shopping in the various storefronts.
Located on Route 66: why not see a movie at their Route 66 Drive-in theater? If you’re interested in visiting wineries, there are multiple in the area where you can tour and taste their creations. Please don’t drink and drive.
5: Russelville, Arkansas
Less than an hour from your starting point is Russelville, Arkansas. In this small town, you’ll find the entrance to Ozark National Forest. You’ll wander around the trails, surrounded by the Ozark Mountains. You can spend your day chasing waterfalls throughout the park and hiking along creek beds.
Even if you don’t want to hike very long, there are plenty of other activities to participate in. If fishing is more your speed, you’ll find creeks and bodies of water to do so.
Finding time to get away from your typical day to day can be soothing for the soul. Whether you’re looking for a city escape or a mountain one, you’ll find plenty of options not far from Fort Smith. Once you get back from one of these amazing trips, stop by Crain Kia for even more road trip recommendations.



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