Fort Smith in Color: A City Painted with Passion
On the Arkansas–Oklahoma line, Fort Smith has quietly turned itself into a walkable, open-air gallery. What started in 2015 with an ambitious idea called The Unexpected has grown into a downtown filled with towering murals, sculptural installations, university galleries, and small civic plazas that tell big stories. International names like D*Face, ROA, Vhils, and Bordalo […]
Borderland Harvest: Fort Smith’s Fresh Market Experience
From early-morning produce hunts to lively artisan festivals, Fort Smith’s farmers markets capture the flavor and community spirit of the Arkansas River Valley. Whether you’re a local stocking up for the week or a visitor weaving markets into your weekend, this borderland city offers a surprisingly diverse harvest experience. Fort Smith, perched on the edge […]
Arkansas Rhythms: The Best Music Spots in Fort Smith
From ornate theaters to riverfront lawns, Fort Smith, Arkansas, serves up a surprisingly rich mix of places to hear live music. Use this guide to plan a night out—whether you want a big theatrical show, a standing-room rock gig, or a breezy outdoor concert where the sunset steals the spotlight. TempleLive: Historic drama + modern […]
From Frontier to Modern Day: Museums of Fort Smith
Fort Smith, Arkansas, sits at the meeting point of the Arkansas and Poteau rivers, and its museum scene reflects that convergence: frontier forts and federal courts, Army history and Elvis lore, contemporary art and community memory. If you’re plotting a weekend of things to do in Fort Smith, these museums are a smart way to […]
Let the Good Times Roll: Fort Smith’s Annual Events
Fort Smith is a river city that loves a good gathering. Every year, the calendar fills with rodeo dust, rumbling motorcycles, fairground lights, and riverside concerts. If you’re planning a weekend (or three) in Arkansas’ western edge, use this guide to line up your trip with the city’s biggest traditions. We’ve pulled details from official […]
Timekeepers of Fort Smith: Landmarks That Last
On the edge of Arkansas, right where the Arkansas and Poteau Rivers meet, lies Fort Smith — a city where the past has left its fingerprints on nearly every corner. Known as the “Border Town” and once the last stop before the untamed Indian Territory, Fort Smith has always been a crossroads of cultures, justice, […]
Fort Smith’s Daily Grind: Coffeehouses That Keep the City Buzzing
Fort Smith is famous for frontier history and riverfront trails, and these days it has a lively coffee scene to match. The city’s cafés double as community hubs, study spaces, and creative corners where visitors can slip into the local rhythm. This guide highlights four coffeehouses that are both highly rated and beloved by locals. […]