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Forrest City, Arkansas

Forrest City, Arkansas

Forrest City, on the western slopes of Crowley’s Ridge, is a popular exit from Interstate 40 for travelers seeking recreation, historic sites and accommodations. Village Creek State Park is nearby, offering 7,000 acres of woodlands, streams, lakes, cabins and camping. Crowley’s Ridge National Scenic Byway passes through Forrest City as part of its course along the delta’s most unique natural wonder. The St. Francis County Museum, in the downtown area, is filled with memorabilia from the past, including pre-historic artifacts found in the area. Forrest City offers a sports complex, convention facilities and accommodations.

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Village Creek State Park

Please see Wynne, Arkansas for complete description.

Forrest City, AR State Parks

St. Francis County Museum

Directions: From I-40, take Ark. 1 south through town to Front Street; turn one block east; located at the corner of Front & Izard Streets Located in the restored, historic Rush-Gates home; exhibits include the J.O. Rush relic collection, reconstructed doctor'

Forrest City, AR Museums

Crowley's Ridge National Scenic Parkway

National scenic byway follows the 198-mile length of the Delta's only "highlands;"

Forrest City, AR Scenic Views

Forrest City Downtown Murals

Six murals grace this Delta community's downtown.

Forrest City, AR Murals

Forrest City Country Club

Course Access: Private
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times:

Forrest City, AR Golf Courses

Things to do near Forrest City, AR

Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum

Directions: Turn west on Cherry Street off U.S. 62 in Piggott The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum & Education Center includes th...

Historic Public Library

Oldest public building in Phillips County; first public library in Arkansas....

Mississippi County Historical Center

Directions: Across From The Courthouse Located in a 1904 building that once housed a dry goods store....

Desha County Museum

Ten buildings furnished with artifacts of the Delta; an agricultural building, three log houses, plantation commissary....

Forum Civic Center & Theatre

A restored former movie theater now serves as a performing arts center. Touring companies and special productions throughout ...