Arkansas Hotels

Arkansas, also known as the Natural State, has a variety of fascinating sights that make for a memorable vacation. Arkansas has a rich past steeped in Early American and Civil War history that add to the flavor of the state. For those who are more adventurous, Arkansas offers the opportunity to dig for diamonds, tour caverns and hike through its natural parks.

A few of the attractions that are popular in Arkansas include the Arkansas Air Museum, the Blanchard Springs Cavern and the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum. The Blanchard Springs Cavern, located deep in the Ozark National Forest, was ranked among the most beautiful discoveries of the 20th century. A trip to the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum allows a peek at the home where Ernest Hemingway wrote many of his books, including parts of A Farewell to Arms.

For those interested in a little history, the Louisiana Purchase Historic State Park offers a glimpse into the history of the important transaction that made Arkansas a part of the United States. Numerous Civil War battlefields are also open to the public, including Pea Ridge National Military Park, Prairie Grove Battlefield Historic State Park and Arkansas Post National Memorial. Museums, artifacts and trails are offered at all battlefield sites.

Depending on your interests, Hotels-Rates.com can help you find the perfect Arkansas hotel. A popular hotel is the 19th century Capitol Hotel in Little Rock, which is known for its stained glass ceiling and grand marble staircase. If you are looking for something closer to Arkansas's Civil War history, check out the Umsted House in Camden, a bed and breakfast nearby the stately homes of the Civil War era.