| Fort Smith, Arkansas is an
exciting travel destination that uniquely combines the history of the wild
and wooly "Old West" with the gentle charm of the antebellum "Old South".
Fort Smith offers travelers of all ages glimpses into its distinctive past
through restorations, attractions, museums, and festivals that make its
history fun and exciting. Now an energetic city of 80,000 people, Fort Smith
is known for accommodating visitors with a blend of "southern hospitality"
and "western openness" -- anxious to share its past while yet busily
planning for the future.
In working hard to preserve and promote
its diverse history, the city of Fort Smith has become a significant site
for gatherings today - vacationing single families, tour groups,
reunions, business meetings, and conventions. The Fort Smith National
Historic Site, its unusual Visitor Center at "Miss Laura's," local museums,
antique shops, architectural restorations, outdoor attractions, riverboat or
train excursions and other varied activities all combine to give Fort Smith
visitors a chance to experience the excitement of its diverse past.
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