Awesome Arkansas: Three Unique Places To Visit In The Natural State

Summertime is here and it’s time to step out of the house and stretch our legs. A road trip makes for great quality time with family and an opportunity to get reacquainted with our state. Arkansas has some unique places to visit that are steeped with their own stories. McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Bentonville wants to share a quick list of interesting spots that are not your typical summer destinations but share a uniqueness that is Arkansas. 

FOUKE MONSTER MART

104 Highway 71

Fouke, Arkansas

Fouke, Arkansas is known for its legends about the Boggy Creek Monster, a seven-foot-tall Bigfoot-like creature that has reportedly been seen by locals since the 1940s. It is described as being completely covered in reddish-brown hair, leaving three-toed tracks, and having a foul odor. Fouke Monster Mart is where you go if you want to find out more about the Boggy Creek Monster. The souvenir store sells monster t-shirts and postcards, and it still has a plaster cast of the monster’s foot on display. To get to the Fouke Monster Mart, just follow U.S. 71 into town, the store is just north of Butler Street. 

THORNCROWN CHAPEL

12968 US-62, 

Eureka Springs, AR

Just west of the historic town of Eureka Springs is the fabulous Thorncrown Chapel. Opened in 1980, the chapel is situated in the vast rugged Ozark hills of colored flagstone, and has had over seven million visitors. Thorncrown Chapel is a wooden structure rising forty-eight feet and has over 6,000 square feet of glass. Thorncrown has won numerous architectural rewards throughout the years. Admission is free, it’s a beautiful view you do not want to miss!

JONES BAR-B-Q DINER

219 W. Louisiana St.

Marianna, AR

What’s summer without barbeque?! If you pride yourself as a legit barbeque connoisseur, you have to go to Jones Bar-B-Q Diner for some of the best in Arkansas. Located in the quiet delta town of Marianna, Jones Bar-B-Q is a family-owned restaurant best known for its award-winning shredded barbecue pork sandwiches. It is definitely worth the drive! Their tasty signature vinegary sauce comes from a recipe that dates back to just after the Civil War. It’s downright good!

Summer is time to unwind and enjoy family or friends by visiting these extraordinary Arkansas destinations. There is a time for everything, and summer is the time to have fun experiences with the family. We hope this list of nearby destinations helps your family with a fun and safe summer. If you want to start the summer with a new vehicle, don’t hesitate to contact your friends at McLarty Daniel CDJR in Bentonville. We are always here for you!

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