Stay Arkansas Rentals, Vacation Rentals in Arkansas

Arkansas is bounded on the north by Missouri; on the east by the Mississippi River, which separates it from Mississippi and Tennessee; on the south by Louisiana; and on the west by the plains of Oklahoma and Texas. In size, it stands 27th among the states, with an area of 53,187 square miles. Of these, over 600,000 acres are lakes with 9,740 miles of streams. The state is about equally divided between lowlands and highlands, with the Gulf Coastal Plain on the south, the Mississippi River Alluvial Plain (Delta and Grand Prairie) on the east and the Interior Highlands on the west and north. Elevations in the lowlands range from 54 feet above sea level in the south to 683 feet above sea level in the northeast. The hill section is divided into two areas of nearly equal size. To the north are the Ozark plateaus, and to the south is the Ouachita province. Between them flows the Arkansas River, through a wide valley included in the Ouachita subdivision.

The arts have been an important part of the history and culture of Arkansas from the very beginning. Arkansas's first inhabitants, the Quapaw, Caddo and Osage tribes, made jewelry and pots to express themselves and enhance their daily life. Down through today, Arkansas artists are being encouraged in their endeavors with grants and programs through the Arkansas Arts Council, while Department of Arkansas Heritage museums dedicate galleries and exhibits to showcasing Arkansas visual arts in all its many forms.

Arkansas is situated between the parallels of 33 and 36 30' North Latitude and 89 41' and 94 42' West Longitude. The climate is usually without extreme heat or cold, with average annual temperatures varying from 58 to 65 degrees. Rainfall varies from about 45 inches annually in the mountainous regions to 50 to 55 inches in the Delta. Annual average snowfall ranges from 10.4 inches in the extreme northwest to 2.8 inches in the lowlands of the southeast. The growing season ranges from 180 days on the high plateau in the northwest to 240 days in the southeastern part of the state.

Little Rock: Little Rock is home of the William J. Clinton Presidential Center and The Old Mill, a scene from "Gone with the Wind." It is a short drive from Memphis, Tennessee.

Eureka Springs: This beautiful small town in northern Arkansas is Victorian resort community built in a very hills section of the Ozarks.

Texarkana: Texarkana is a city that straddles the Texas and Arkansas state borders, hence the name. The city's post office is the only one in the US that sits in two different states.

Batesville: Batesville is a fairly small town in the northeast part of Arkansas. With a population still under ten thousand, it is where NASCAR driver Mark Martin was born and raised.

Arkansas is a unique tapestry of mountains, plains and fertile delta. Our history and heritage is part Western frontier, part Ozark pioneer and part Old South. Whether you choose to spend your time enjoying contemporary cityscapes or outdoor recreation that takes full advantage of The Natural State's abundant resources, we'll do our best to make you feel at home on your Arkansas vacation. Go duck, deer and wild turkey hunting, shopping for antiques, fishing for trout (or big bass) and digging for diamonds or crystals -- Arkansas activities offer something for everyone. Listen to a symphony or Ozark Mountain music, tour Civil War sites, visit art museums and children's museums, watch for eagles or make an eagle -- and don't forget to attend one of the hundreds of fun family festivals held annually! Our restaurant menus are more diverse than our regional Arkansas attractions. Explore each and every one our state's six regions, our 52 Arkansas State Parks, a particular city or a specific lake or river using the links below or the regional state map at right. Arkansas is mighty accommodating!

While the automobile is the most popular mode of transportation in Arkansas, there are other ways to get here and enjoy The Natural State. Options include Arkansas airports, car rentals, trains, motor coaches, highways and byways.

Airports in Arkansas: Looking for Arkansas airports? There are several airports in Arkansas, but Little Rock National Airport is the largest, served by eight major airlines to many national and international destinations and utilized by almost three million travelers each year. Other busy airports include the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport near Bentonville, Fort Smith Regional Airport and Texarkana Regional Airport. Airports offering charter or commuter flights include Hot Springs, Drake Field at Fayetteville, Harrison, Pine Bluff and Jonesboro.

Arkansas Car Rentals: Rental car services are available at all major airports and larger towns across the state.

Arkansas Trains: Amtrak's Texas Eagle provides twice daily rail passenger service through Arkansas with stations at Walnut Ridge, Little Rock, Malvern, Arkadelphia, Hope and Texarkana. The route crosses the state from northeast to southwest.

Arkansas Motor Coaches: Motor coaches serve group tours and charter specials throughout much of the state and Greyhound Bus Lines provide service to more than 50 Arkansas towns. Useful travel information is available at this site and at Arkansas's Welcome Centers.

Arkansas Highways and Byways: Arkansas has 16,000 miles of state highways, which places it 12th nationally in total mileage. More than 360 miles of the state's 655-mile Interstate system has undergone a $950-million rehabilitation program. Arkansas now has one of the top highway systems in the nation. Arkansas also boasts a number of scenic drives, including two national byways.