TRAVEL GUIDE: ARKANSAS

The Clinton Presidential Library, only the Twelfth Presidential Library in existence, has brought some much-deserved attention to Arkansas. But if perusing books while on vacation isn't your thing (though if it is, you should certainly check out this book haven), there is still much to entertain you in this Southern state. An adventurer's dream, Arkansas is ideal for kayaking, hunting, fishing and propelling. And for individuals who prefer life's luxuries to roughing it, there's always the natural hot springs.

The oldest park in the National Park System, Hot Springs National Park provides both an educational and relaxing experience. The original Hot Springs Reservation was established in 1832, and many of the bathhouses from the early 1900s still stand, such as those pictured, for today's visitors to view, if not bathe. However, modern facilities exist for people wanting to immerse themselves in the local waters, and you can even "quaff the elixir," as their original slogan goes, and drink straight from the hot springs.

RESTAURANTS

Best Little Rock Barbecue
Best Little Rock Steakhouses

Visit the Arkansas Tourism website:
www.arkansas.com.

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