Christmas in Arkansas can be downright magical and should be seen by all. Unfortunately, Hallmark has yet to film a festive movie in Arkansas. But we know just how much they’re missing out because many towns work hard to capture the wonder that comes with the holidays. Whether they have a cozy romantic feel or inspire families with holiday light magic, these Arkansas Christmas towns feel like a Hallmark movie.
- Batesville
Flickr/Dave Thomas This small town could be an unexpected winter wonderland for Hallmark’s next holiday hit. The hundreds of displays are festive, but the park’s magical atmosphere is what makes this Christmas town in Arkansas worth the trip. Learn more about Christmas in Batesville. Batesville, AR 72501, USA
- Fayetteville
Facebook/Antiques And Teacups Fayetteville’s town square is the ultimate backdrop for any Hallmark movie during Christmas in Arkansas. Couples could share a romantic moment in a horse-drawn carriage around the square or while taking a helicopter tour above the lights. And families could reconnect while searching for Santa’s lost reindeer (Prancer is known to visit the square). Read more on why Fayetteville is such an awesome destination. Fayetteville, AR, USA
- Newport
Facebook/Arkansas Welcome Center at Corning It wouldn’t be surprising to watch Hallmark turn Newport’s seven giant nutcrackers into real festive soldiers. Even without movie magic, Newport has any Arkansas Christmas covered. While in town, consider stopping by the Museum of Funeral Services and browsing its interesting items. Newport, AR 72112, USA
- Searcy
Facebook/Arkansas State Tourism One of the best Christmas towns in Arkansas, we’re pretty certain Searcy uses some sort of Christmas magic to create such a dazzling display of lights. Over a million are used throughout the town. Berryhill Park can restore a sense of wonder to anyone that’s lost their holiday spirit. Hungry? Grab some BBQ from This Guy’s Smoke N Grill. Searcy, AR, USA
- Eureka Springs
Facebook/1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa Plenty of Christmas magic happens at the Crescent Hotel & Spa in Eureka Springs, from ice skating to a dazzling tree trail. One of the best Christmas towns in Arkansas, it turns into a splendid holiday wonderland for the season and could get any Scrooge into the holiday spirit. Learn more about Christmas at the Crescent Hotel & Spa. Eureka Springs, AR, USA
- Ponca
Flickr/Buffalo Outdoor Center There’s nowhere better to get snowed in than at a cabin in Ponca. And there are quite a few secluded cabins near the Buffalo National River for a nature-infused Arkansas Christmas. Find out what else you can do in a visit to Ponca. Ponca, AR 72742, USA
- Van Buren
Facebook/Arkansas State Tourism Van Buren is another great Christmas town in Arkansas. Celebrate a classic Christmas by strolling Van Buren’s historic Main Street. Catch a seasonal show at the King Opera House or just enjoy searching for different goodies in the many shops. Get more details on Main Street in Van Buren. Van Buren, AR 72956, USA
- Piggott
Facebook/Arkansas Welcome Center at Corning What Hallmark couple wouldn’t want to slow dance in Piggott’s town square? During the holidays, its 1930s-style gazebo is adorned with horses to create an oversized Christmas carousel, making this one of the best Christmas towns in Arkansas. Read more about Piggott and other cool Arkansas towns. Piggott, AR 72454, USA
- Conway
YouTube/Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Conway Arkansas 2016 We may not have the Rockefeller Christmas Tree for protagonists to reunite under, but we do have a 54-ft. tree that could definitely suffice. An Arkansas Christmas in Conway features the state’s largest tree right next to a full-sized Ferris wheel. Be sure to check out Stoby’s Restaurant while you are in the area. Conway, AR, USA
- Paris
Google/Paris Area Chamber of Commerce We’ve already thought of the plot for this Hallmark movie: imagine a couple mistakenly booking a trip to Paris, AR, and still getting to enjoy Christmas in the littler “City of Love.” Stroll around the courthouse, kiss in front of the Eiffel Tower, and declare your love on the Love Lock Fence during Christmas in Arkansas. Discover more about the town of Paris. Paris, AR 72855, USA
What do you think are the best Christmas towns in Arkansas that would be great for a Hallmark movie special? Share your plots with us in the comments below!
Flickr/Dave Thomas
This small town could be an unexpected winter wonderland for Hallmark’s next holiday hit. The hundreds of displays are festive, but the park’s magical atmosphere is what makes this Christmas town in Arkansas worth the trip. Learn more about Christmas in Batesville.
Batesville, AR 72501, USA
Facebook/Antiques And Teacups
Fayetteville’s town square is the ultimate backdrop for any Hallmark movie during Christmas in Arkansas. Couples could share a romantic moment in a horse-drawn carriage around the square or while taking a helicopter tour above the lights. And families could reconnect while searching for Santa’s lost reindeer (Prancer is known to visit the square). Read more on why Fayetteville is such an awesome destination.
Fayetteville, AR, USA
Facebook/Arkansas Welcome Center at Corning
It wouldn’t be surprising to watch Hallmark turn Newport’s seven giant nutcrackers into real festive soldiers. Even without movie magic, Newport has any Arkansas Christmas covered. While in town, consider stopping by the Museum of Funeral Services and browsing its interesting items.
Newport, AR 72112, USA
Facebook/Arkansas State Tourism
One of the best Christmas towns in Arkansas, we’re pretty certain Searcy uses some sort of Christmas magic to create such a dazzling display of lights. Over a million are used throughout the town. Berryhill Park can restore a sense of wonder to anyone that’s lost their holiday spirit. Hungry? Grab some BBQ from This Guy’s Smoke N Grill.
Searcy, AR, USA
Facebook/1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa
Plenty of Christmas magic happens at the Crescent Hotel & Spa in Eureka Springs, from ice skating to a dazzling tree trail. One of the best Christmas towns in Arkansas, it turns into a splendid holiday wonderland for the season and could get any Scrooge into the holiday spirit. Learn more about Christmas at the Crescent Hotel & Spa.
Eureka Springs, AR, USA
Flickr/Buffalo Outdoor Center
There’s nowhere better to get snowed in than at a cabin in Ponca. And there are quite a few secluded cabins near the Buffalo National River for a nature-infused Arkansas Christmas. Find out what else you can do in a visit to Ponca.
Ponca, AR 72742, USA
Van Buren is another great Christmas town in Arkansas. Celebrate a classic Christmas by strolling Van Buren’s historic Main Street. Catch a seasonal show at the King Opera House or just enjoy searching for different goodies in the many shops. Get more details on Main Street in Van Buren.
Van Buren, AR 72956, USA
What Hallmark couple wouldn’t want to slow dance in Piggott’s town square? During the holidays, its 1930s-style gazebo is adorned with horses to create an oversized Christmas carousel, making this one of the best Christmas towns in Arkansas. Read more about Piggott and other cool Arkansas towns.
Piggott, AR 72454, USA
YouTube/Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Conway Arkansas 2016
We may not have the Rockefeller Christmas Tree for protagonists to reunite under, but we do have a 54-ft. tree that could definitely suffice. An Arkansas Christmas in Conway features the state’s largest tree right next to a full-sized Ferris wheel. Be sure to check out Stoby’s Restaurant while you are in the area.
Conway, AR, USA
Google/Paris Area Chamber of Commerce
We’ve already thought of the plot for this Hallmark movie: imagine a couple mistakenly booking a trip to Paris, AR, and still getting to enjoy Christmas in the littler “City of Love.” Stroll around the courthouse, kiss in front of the Eiffel Tower, and declare your love on the Love Lock Fence during Christmas in Arkansas. Discover more about the town of Paris.
Paris, AR 72855, USA
While movies are fun, you’ll fall into a completely different world at this holiday garden in Arkansas!
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All Around Arkansas November 02, 2022 Rachel Raimondi Can I ride the Polar Express in Arkansas? One of the most enjoyable things about Christmas in Arkansas is the events. And like many other states, Arkansas has Polar Express trains and events in several areas. Over in Springdale, you and the family can take the Children’s Christmas Train during the holiday season. During this ride, you’ll travel from Emma Street Train Depot to Johnson in a beautifully decorated and festive train, and along the way, play games, sip hot cocoa, listen to stories, and of course, meet Santa Claus. What is Arkansas known for? Wondering what are some things that Arkansas is known for? Well, a lot. First off, in Murfreesboro, you’ll find the very only active diamond mine in America at Crater of Diamonds State Park. Then, of course, there are the hot springs, with 47 located within Hot Springs National Park and its 5,550 acres. There are also a lot of wild pigs in the state (which are unwanted) as well as chickens (which are very wanted). In fact, The Wonder State is the top exporter of chickens and Springdale is the home of Tyson Foods. And the big-box retailer known as Walmart actually opened its first store in Rogers in 1962. Are there any animal encounters in Arkansas? Whether it’s at a zoo, aquarium, or something a little different, there are plenty of places for animal encounters in Arkansas. The Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo in Hot Springs is a great spot. Not only can you hold a baby alligator, but you can also pet and feed goats as well as observe an assortment of other animals like raccoons and mountain lions. There is also a museum, snack shop, and souvenir shop. If you are in or around Eureka Springs, consider heading to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. This 459-acre area is home to some of the biggest and baddest cats, such as tigers, lions, bobcats, and cougars. There are educational tours throughout the day as well as special events.
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All Around Arkansas
November 02, 2022
Rachel Raimondi
Can I ride the Polar Express in Arkansas? One of the most enjoyable things about Christmas in Arkansas is the events. And like many other states, Arkansas has Polar Express trains and events in several areas. Over in Springdale, you and the family can take the Children’s Christmas Train during the holiday season. During this ride, you’ll travel from Emma Street Train Depot to Johnson in a beautifully decorated and festive train, and along the way, play games, sip hot cocoa, listen to stories, and of course, meet Santa Claus. What is Arkansas known for? Wondering what are some things that Arkansas is known for? Well, a lot. First off, in Murfreesboro, you’ll find the very only active diamond mine in America at Crater of Diamonds State Park. Then, of course, there are the hot springs, with 47 located within Hot Springs National Park and its 5,550 acres. There are also a lot of wild pigs in the state (which are unwanted) as well as chickens (which are very wanted). In fact, The Wonder State is the top exporter of chickens and Springdale is the home of Tyson Foods. And the big-box retailer known as Walmart actually opened its first store in Rogers in 1962. Are there any animal encounters in Arkansas? Whether it’s at a zoo, aquarium, or something a little different, there are plenty of places for animal encounters in Arkansas. The Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo in Hot Springs is a great spot. Not only can you hold a baby alligator, but you can also pet and feed goats as well as observe an assortment of other animals like raccoons and mountain lions. There is also a museum, snack shop, and souvenir shop. If you are in or around Eureka Springs, consider heading to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. This 459-acre area is home to some of the biggest and baddest cats, such as tigers, lions, bobcats, and cougars. There are educational tours throughout the day as well as special events.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
One of the most enjoyable things about Christmas in Arkansas is the events. And like many other states, Arkansas has Polar Express trains and events in several areas. Over in Springdale, you and the family can take the Children’s Christmas Train during the holiday season. During this ride, you’ll travel from Emma Street Train Depot to Johnson in a beautifully decorated and festive train, and along the way, play games, sip hot cocoa, listen to stories, and of course, meet Santa Claus.
What is Arkansas known for?
Wondering what are some things that Arkansas is known for? Well, a lot. First off, in Murfreesboro, you’ll find the very only active diamond mine in America at Crater of Diamonds State Park. Then, of course, there are the hot springs, with 47 located within Hot Springs National Park and its 5,550 acres. There are also a lot of wild pigs in the state (which are unwanted) as well as chickens (which are very wanted). In fact, The Wonder State is the top exporter of chickens and Springdale is the home of Tyson Foods. And the big-box retailer known as Walmart actually opened its first store in Rogers in 1962.
Are there any animal encounters in Arkansas?
Whether it’s at a zoo, aquarium, or something a little different, there are plenty of places for animal encounters in Arkansas. The Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo in Hot Springs is a great spot. Not only can you hold a baby alligator, but you can also pet and feed goats as well as observe an assortment of other animals like raccoons and mountain lions. There is also a museum, snack shop, and souvenir shop. If you are in or around Eureka Springs, consider heading to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. This 459-acre area is home to some of the biggest and baddest cats, such as tigers, lions, bobcats, and cougars. There are educational tours throughout the day as well as special events.
