With the foothills of the Ozarks to the north and west, and the farm and the bottomland of the delta to the south and east, you can see why there is no shortage of recreational opportunities in Searcy AR. Searcy AR is the county seat of White County which is the second largest county by land mass in the state and contains more county roads then any other county in Arkansas. Check out our Best Western hotel in Searcy.
Things to do in Searcy
Harding University
Private Christian liberal arts institution on a 200-acre campus. Check out Benson Auditorium, which hosts public lectures, musical concerts. Located at 900 Center Street. Call 501-279-4316 for more information.
Harding University Stevens Art Center
The Center is comprised of two galleries that feature the works of students and faculty. Includes visiting exhibitions. Located at 900 East Center Call 501-279-4000 for more information.
Historic Black House
The restored two-story early Victorian house has a highly decorative veranda and was among the first 100 structures in Arkansas to be placed on the National Register. In addition to art exhibits, the building has an historical room and gift shop. Free admission. Located at East Race & Locust Streets. Call 501-279-1094 for more information.
Performing Arts Center on the Square
Center on the Square is a regional, non-profit performing arts center that presents dinner theater shows, children's theater, musicals, and a variety of other presentations. Located at 111 West Arch Street Call 501-368-0111 for more information.
Rialto Theatre
Opened in 1923 and remodeled with splashy neon lighting in the 1940s, it is one of only a few historic theaters that maintains a daily schedule, with matinees on weekends. Located at 100 West Race Street. Call 501-268-6699 for more information.
Room Service Antique & Decorative Mall
A 17,000-square-foot mall with 114 booths of antiques, furniture, glassware, vintage decorative items, lamps, books, candles. Located at 2904 East Race Avenue. Call 501-279-0933 for more information.