Explore Monroe County
Delta Cultural Center
Museum in restored depot and storefront tells the story of efforts to settle and cultivate the fertile Delta region along the Mississippi River. Interactive audio exhibits on the region'
Helena-West Helena, AR MuseumsDelta Heritage Tours
Cultural and musical tours of Mississippi River town feature an authentic gospel church service, a live performance of America's longest-running blues radio show and a visit to the Delta Cultural Center. Customized tours, with advance notice, can include historic homes, a visit to one of the Delta'
Helena-West Helena, AR ToursPhillips County Museum
Directions: Downtown Historic District Built in 1891;
Helena-West Helena, AR MuseumsGreat River Road National Scenic Byway
The Great River Road, Arkansas's portion of the Mississippi River Parkway, runs for 363 miles paralleling the Mississippi River in Eastern Arkansas. This scenic highway is composed of these highways: Ark. 82, U.S. 65, Ark. 4, Ark. 1, U.S. 165, Ark. 316, Ark. 318, Ark. 20, Ark. 44
Helena-West Helena, AR Scenic BywaysRiver Reach Park
Picnicking and fishing are available in this park that overlooks the Mississippi River; an elevated boardwalk leads to the river's edge;
Helena-West Helena, AR ParksConfederate Cemetery
Historic cemetery lies on the upsurge of Crowley's Ridge at the northern edge of town. Burial place of Helena resident Gen. Patrick Cleburne, known as "the Stonewall Jackson of the West."
Helena-West Helena, AR CemeteriesHistoric Public Library
Oldest public building in Phillips County;
Helena-West Helena, AR Historic LibrariesCrowley's Ridge National Scenic Parkway
National scenic byway follows the 198-mile length of the Delta's only "highlands;"
Helena-West Helena, AR Scenic Views