Culture

Arkansas Arts Center Admire collections from European and American artists; catch a show at the children's theater; scope out the contemporary crafts collection. 501 E. 9th St., Little Rock, AR; +1 501 372 4000. Fee for theater.

Arkansas Museum of Discovery Bug-out in the Bug Zoo; explore a castle guarded by a dragon; play in a pirates' cove; learn about Arkansas Indians. 500 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock, AR; +1 501 396 7050. Fee.

Arkansas State Capitol Take a guided tour; watch a video presentation; see how the building's architecture resembles the U.S. Capital Building. Woodlane & Capital Ave. Little Rock, AR; +1 501 682 5080.

Clinton Birthplace Explore President Bill Clinton's boyhood home; enjoy the garden that honors his mother; visit the nearby Hope Visitor Center and Museum. Birthplace: 117 S. Hervey St., Hope, AR; +1 870 777 4455. Fee. Museum: 100 East Division Street, Hope, AR; + 1 870 722 2580.

Historic Eureka Springs Explore the historic downtown area by foot and trolley; browse bronze work at a gallery; sing along at a country jamboree; soothe your muscles at a spa. Eureka Springs, AR; +1 479 253 7333. Fee.

Ozark Folk Center State Park Embark on a scavenger hunt; try on a coonskin cap; listen to mountain music; stroll through herb gardens. 1032 Park, Mountain View, AR; +1 870 269 3851. Fee.

Stone County Ironworks Admire hand-forged ironworks; enjoy an ice cream cone at the nearby parlor; browse blacksmith-made furniture and crafts. 408 Ironworks Drive, Mountain View, AR; +1 870 269 8108.

Tiny Town See a unique use of recycled goods; follow the tracks of the tiny train town; marvel at miniature models of the United States' most famous landmarks. 374 Whittington Ave., Hot Springs, AR; +1 501 624 4742. Fee. Open March through October.