Best of Fort Smith, AR
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in Fort Smith, AR — mapped and organized by category.
About Fort Smith
Fort Smith is the third-most populous city in Arkansas and serves as one of the two county seats of Sebastian County. It anchors the Fort Smith, Arkansas–Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area, which spans parts of both states including Crawford, Franklin, and LeFlore counties. As of the 2020 census, the city proper had a population of 89,142.
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Fort Smith Museum of HIstory
Located at 320 Rogers Avenue, the Fort Smith Museum of HIstory presents the history of Fort Smith and the surrounding region. It occupies the former Atkinson-Williams Warehouse, a four-story brick building constructed in 1906.
The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
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Best Hotels in Fort Smith
19 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
Best Restaurants in Fort Smith
55 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Fort Smith
7 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Fort Smith
6 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
Best Things to Do in Fort Smith
10 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Fort Smith Museum of HIstory
Located at 320 Rogers Avenue, the Fort Smith Museum of HIstory presents the history of Fort Smith and the surrounding region. It occupies the former Atkinson-Williams Warehouse, a four-story brick building constructed in 1906.
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United States Marshals Museum
A local attraction in Van Buren Historic District.
Best Shops in Fort Smith
32 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Fort Smith
45 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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