Paragould

Paragould, established in 1884 when railroad commerce created a boom town, retains its devotion to trains with an annual Loose Caboose Festival in May and a colorful 200-foot-long railroad mural in the downtown district. The town has preserved the old business district, including its 1888 courthouse and restored 1925 movie theater. Paragould is served by Crowley’s Ridge College. The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center is 33 miles north, offering tours of the totally restored home and studio where Ernest Hemingway lived and worked for extended periods of time during the 1920s and 30s.

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Paragould Mural

Directions: Right Beside Railroad Tracks In Paragould, Right Off Of Court Street Near Main Street Largest mural in Arkansas; depicts the town's early heritage with the Wrape Stave Mill, the…

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Things to Do in Paragould

Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Crowley’s Ridge State Park

Credit Cards Accepted: American Express, Discover Card, MasterCard, Visa Food Service/Picnic Area Available # of…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

George Ray’s Wildcat Hot Rod Dragstrip

Directions: U.S. 412 east to Ark. 135, turn south for one-fourth mile, then east Racing…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Crowley’s Ridge Raceway

1/4-mile oval dirt track

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Fox Hills Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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