A navigation channel on the Arkansas River connects Fort Smith with other ports. Fort Smith is a convenient starting point for picturesque drives through the Ozark, Ouachita and Kiamichi mountains and the Cookson Hills via two of the state's scenic highways, US 71 and I-40.
Visitor Centers
Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce 612 Garrison Ave. Fort Smith, AR 72901. Phone:(479)783-3111
Things to Do
Arkansas and Missouri Railroad see Van BurenFort Smith National Historic Site
Fort Smith Regional Art Museum