Arkansas has a number of year round natural attractions to keep outdoor adventurers busy, and the winters aren’t normally harsh enough to preclude off-season excursions. As far as the tourism season goes, from December to March things in Arkansas slow down quite a bit, but rates for hotels go down appreciably.
The holiday season is a good time for sightseeing visitors to drive through the state and check out the Trail of Holiday Lights, when thousands of homes are decorated for the Christmas season.
Arkansas Facts
State Abbreviation: AR
State Capital: Little Rock
Largest City: Little Rock
Area: 53,182 square miles, the 29th biggest state in the USA
Arkansas Population: 2,752,629 (as of 2004)
Major Industries: agriculture, paper and wood products electronic equipment, mining
Arkansas Rivers: Arkansas River, Mississippi River