6 days in Fayetteville, Fort Smith & Little Rock Itinerary

Tanyard Creek Nature Trail has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Tanyard Creek Nature Trail and then indulge in some personalized pampering at Spa Botanica. On the next day, get great views at Mount Sequoyah, look for gifts at Dickson Street Bookshop, and then sample the tasty concoctions at Columbus House Brewery and Tap Room.

To see photos, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Fayetteville holiday maker.

Altoona to Fayetteville is an approximately 13-hour combination of car and flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Altoona to Fayetteville. When traveling from Altoona in September, plan for somewhat warmer days in Fayetteville, with highs around 83°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 57°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Fort Smith.

Fort Smith is the second-largest city in Arkansas and one of the two county seats of Sebastian County. On the 28th (Mon), pause for some photo ops at Popeye Statue, then indulge in some personalized pampering at Inner Peace Massage and Body Studio, and then don't miss a visit to St Scholastica Monastery.

To see other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Fort Smith route planning app.

Getting from Fayetteville to Fort Smith by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Fayetteville in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Fort Smith, with lows of 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to travel to Little Rock.

Once inhabited by Native American tribes, today Little Rock bustles with nearly 800,000 people.

You've now added River Market District to your itinerary. On the 29th (Tue), appreciate the history behind Testament: The Little Rock Nine Monument, take in the waterfront at River Market District, and then get a taste of the local shopping with The Galleries at Library Square.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, go to the Little Rock online holiday planner.

Drive from Fort Smith to Little Rock in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 88°F, and evening lows to 66°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) so you can travel back home.