Join the Kids for a Wild Adventure in Fort Smith, the Gateway to the Wild West!
Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Fort Smith, AR
You could go anywhere, but why not go somewhere that will bring the whole family lasting memories and plenty of fun things to do? As an original frontier town, Fort Smith gives visitors a unique one-of-a-kind welcome and Wild West personality you can’t get anywhere else. You just have to experience it.
Enjoy a friendly-small-town thriving cultural and arts scene, a diverse variety of global dining options, and the nearby beauty of our state parks.
When it’s cold outside, there’s plenty to do indoors. Choose from unique museums like the U.S. Marshals Museum, the Fort Smith Museum of History, and the Chaffee Barbershop & Military Museum.
During spring, summer, and fall—there are endless options for outdoor things to do with kids in Fort Smith. Attractions include walking, hiking, golf, swimming, and biking. You can also visit historic sites like Ft. Smith National Historic Site, Ft. Smith National Cemetery, and nearby Native American Heritage sites like the Spiro Mounds Archeological Center.
Don’t forget to squeeze in a belly-filling meal of BBQ, chicken-fried steak, or something delicious from one of our 200+ restaurant options. Burn it off with a family hike in Mt. Magazine State Park, a fishing trip at the Arkansas River or Wells Lake, or biking Fort Smith Bikeway.
Plan the vacation your kids will still be talking about years from now. See you in Fort Smith soon!