Russellville
Russellville, overlooking 34,000-acre Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River, is a key city along Scenic Highway 7. Established in the 1840s, the town became the Pope County seat of justice in 1872. Interstate 40 skirts Russellville to the north. Lake Dardanelle is renowned for its bass fishing and a state park has two locations providing everything needed for an enjoyable outing. Also, the Arkansas River Visitors Center offers interpretive exhibits about the river’s navigation system. Mount Nebo State Park, 10 miles southwest, is a Civilian Conservation Corps-built recreational facility with spectacular views of the River Valley. Arkansas Tech University provides cultural and sporting events throughout the year.
Arkansas River Visitor Center
"Renaissance of a River" interpretive exhibits chronicle the development of the river; managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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Arkansas River Valley Arts Center
Visual arts displays by well-known artists; a local artists' gallery; theater productions.
Learn more →Lake Dardanelle State Park
Two park locations on 34,000-acre lake: Russellville (main park) and Dardanelle. Bass fishing, boat ramps,…
Learn more →Bona Dea Trails & Sanctuary
186 acres of wetlands and low woods provide an ideal habitat for a wide variety…
Learn more →Museum of Prehistory & History
Regional museum with aspects of local history; exhibits on the people (including Native Americans) and…
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