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Arkansas? Think: natural fun of all sorts. Canoeing, hiking, camping, fishing, water-skiing...

Now add: a new $25- million theme park plus water park.

If that got your attention, head to Magic Springs and Crystal Falls and read about the state-of-the-art zig-zag roller coaster. But never fear: the park also has tame rides for little kids. Admission is $23.98, $10.97 for kids; seasons passes are just $49.95.

Magic Springs is located in Hot Springs, boyhood home of Bill Clinton, and a place with grand old hotels, historical "Bathhouse Row", a national park, and of course, hot springs-- 47, in fact.			"About the only thing families won't find in Arkansas is a big admission price at the front gate.

Other Attractions

Cosmic Cavern in Berryville has the Ozarks’ largest underground lake; take a one-hour tour.
In Flippin, ride the White River Scenic Railroad
In Greenbrier visit the Riddles Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary, and Safari Park
In Central Arkansas, Little Rock offers the Aerospace Education Center and IMAX@ Theater, Little Rock Zoo, and Little Rock Planetarium, Museum of Discovery and Children's Museum of Arkansas
have wild water fun at Wild River Country
get a lesson in civil rights history at Central High Museum.
Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park is the site of an ancient mound building culture

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Arkansas:
The Natural State
for all the attractions mentioned here

The Arkansas Ozarks are ancient forested peaks with huge mountain lakes and world-famous trout rivers. Visit the spectacular Blanchard Springs Caverns, the Ozark Folk Center, and Arkansas's "Victorian village" Eureka Springs; the White River Scenic Railroad is in this area too.

The Timberlands region has first-class fishing lakes and colorful history such as Civil War Battlegrounds State Parks.

Plan Your Trip
... with the help of a free Vacation Planning Kit, available at the Arkansas Parks and Tourism's excellent site. The kit includes a Tour Guide, state map, events calendar, and State Parks Guide. Also click on the free Family Fun Pack which has an Explorer’s Guidebook and Navigator’s Guide for kids, with info on kids' activities. The website also has a cute Kids Section for junior naturalists.