Jacksonville AR is located within 15 minutes of the state capital's major attractions including the Alltel Arena, the River Market, the Clinton Presidential Center and Park, the Statehouse Convention Center, and much more. Jacksonville AR is ideal launch-pad for day trips. Go in any direction and find incredible beauty within a short drive. Check out our Best Western hotel in Jacksonville.
Things to do in Jacksonville
Jacksonville Museum of Military History
Interesting displays, memorabilia and information about military history in the Jacksonville area. From the Civil War to current day. Call 501-982-6556 for more information.
100 Veteran's Circle, Jacksonville, AR
Jacksonville Parks and Recreation
The Community Center, a $3.4 million, 56,000 sq. ft. structure housing an indoor pool, gymnasium, racquetball courts, fitness mezzanine, indoor and outdoor walking tracks, and 7,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. The Jacksonville Department of Parks and Recreation also provides leisure pursuits through the Martin Street Recreation Center and 11 other parks, playgrounds, fishing lakes and sports complexes. Dupree Park is the site of the City's annual fall festival, pavilions, a Haunted Hayride, and fields for softball, baseball and soccer. Call 501-982-4171 for more information.
Lake Pickthorne
North of Jacksonville off Hwy. 67-167 on T.P. White Drive, this young Game and Fish Lake offers easy access for crappie, bream and bass fishing. Call 501-982-1511 for more information.
Reed's Bridge
The Battle of Reed's Bridge was fought during the 1863 Little Rock Campaign as Union soldiers tried to punch their way south while Rebel troops tried to protect the Capital. A historic marker on Ark. Hwy. 161 marks the battlefield, which is being developed into a city park to preserve the site. Call 501 982 1511 for more information.