Arkadelphia

At Arkadelphia Arkansas Scenic 7 Byway rises from the Timberlands and meets the Ouachita Mountains at sparkling DeGray Lake, which affords ample opportunities for camping, fishing, water skiing, motor boating and other water sports. DeGray Lake Resort State Park has campgrounds as well as a newly renovated 96-room lodge, an 18-hole golf course, horseback riding, a full-service marina and interpretive programs that include snorkeling trips and eagle-watching tours. Also, the nearby Caddo and Ouachita rivers are popular for fishing, canoeing and floating. Arkadelphia, which is home to Henderson State University and Ouachita Baptist Universty, is located along Interstate 30, 67 miles from Little Rock, 41 miles from the Crater of Diamonds State Park, and 26 miles from Hot Springs.

The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Arkadelphia Aquatic Park

Twenty-five meter pool with diving area; drop slide, open flume water slide, umbrella-style water fountain, bench with spraying heads, frog tot slide, floating play pieces, zero depth entry, shaded areas…

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Things to Do in Arkadelphia

Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Reynolds Science Center Planetarium

Directions: Henderson State University Campus Tours of the planetarium, exhibits on stars and outer-space; classes,…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Ouachita Baptist University Jones Performing Arts Center

State-of-the-art facility, site of numerous musical and dramatic productions, including appearances by the Arkansas Symphony…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Ouachita Baptist University Hammons Gallery

Exhibits of students' work, including paintings and sculptures. Rotating exhibits.

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Arkadelphia Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Country Crafts & Collectibles

Directions: Ark. 7 North off I-30 Furniture, glassware, collectibles, handmade crafts, quilts, dolls.

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

National Scenic 7 Byway

One of the most scenic drives in the country, Scenic 7 runs from the Louisiana…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Tour of Historic Arkadelphia

Self-guiding driving tour through the historic district of homes listed on the National Register; some…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

DeGray Lake

13,800-acre lake known for hybrid striped bass, largemouth bass and crappie fishing. State park, privately-operated…

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