Places of historical interest to visit

• Arkansas State Capitol: This building is essentially a smaller replica of the nation’s Capitol. It was built in 1899, and still serves as a meeting place today. Free tours are available Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and self-guided tours are available on weekends and holidays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To schedule a tour, call (501) 682-5080; or visit www.sos.Arkansas.gov/tours.html.
• Cadron Settlement Park: This park, which includes Blockhouse restoration and the Cherokee Trail of Tears, as well as hiking, picnic areas, and more, is located in Conway. For more information, call (501) 329-2986, or visit www.swl.usace.army.mil/parks/toadsuck/recreation.htm.
• Historic Arkansas Museum: This is the state’s oldest neighborhood. Here, tour guides will describe life on the Arkansas frontier while costumed living history actors portray early Arkansans in four original Little Rock dwellings. For more information, call (501) 324-9351, or visit www.historicarkansas.org.
• The Old Mill: “Gone With the Wind” buffs will recognize this as the reproduction water-powered grist mill that appeared in the opening scene of the move. Tours are available. Admission is free, and the area is available for outdoor weddings. For more information, call (501) 758-1424, or visit www.northlittlerock.org.
• Eureka Springs Downtown Historic District: Called “America's Victorian Village," this area, tucked in the Ozark mountains, has turn-of-the-century charm. Whether you want to shop, eat, or relax in a bed and breakfast, you’ll find the perfect place to do it here. For more information, call (866) 947-4387, or visit www.eurekasprings.org.
• Pea Ridge National Military Park: This Civil War battlefield sits on 4,300 acres, and includes a seven-mile, self-guided auto tour, a museum, trails, bookstore, and visitor center. The area represents the 1862 battle fought between the Union and Confederate troops. For more information, call (479) 451-8122, or visit www.nps.gov/peri/.