Pocahontas Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Arkansas Parks and Tourism
Photo provided by Arkansas Parks and Tourism
Photo provided by Arkansas Parks and Tourism
Photo provided by Arkansas Parks and Tourism
Photo provided by Arkansas Parks and Tourism

Victorian architecture, local galleries and fascinating boutiques line this city’s historic downtown streets. Find riverside parks and recreational areas in the surrounding countryside.

The great outdoors of Arkansas meets African-American and Native American history in Pocahontas, which takes its name from the Native American woman famous for her association with the colonial town of Jamestown. Pocahontas straddles the banks of the Black River. The Osage tribe originally occupied the west bank while the east bank was home to the Quapaw people. The city started as a Michigamea settlement, a tribe that served as a mediator between the Osage and Quapaw people.

Start your visit in Historic Downtown Pocahontas, a 17-block area lined with Victorian-era landmarks, such as the Old Randolph County Courthouse. Join a tour of the district’s haunted buildings to learn about infamous killers and brutal massacres that took place in the area. See the more than 60 quilts that adorn the downtown buildings and make up the Randolph County Quilt Trail. Browse art galleries, handicraft stores and jewelers.

Learn about the history of Randolph Country via interactive exhibits at the Randolph County Heritage Museum. Examine photography and literature exhibits at the Eddie Mae Herron Centre, which strives to highlight over 200 years of African-American culture.

On sunny days, join the locals as they enjoy the city’s green spaces, such as Alexander Park where there are picnic sites and children’s play areas. Relax on the riverbanks at Black River Overlook Park and look for its statue of Pocahontas and the Century Wall, a memorial decorated with the faces of influential 20th-century Americans. Stroll along the Civil War River Walk Memorial Trail to spot Civil War markers.

Sports enthusiasts will find plenty to keep them busy in Pocahontas. Try your luck fishing for bass and crappie at Baltz Lake and Hamil Creek or play a round of golf at Rolling Hills Country Club.

Just a 20-minute drive from downtown Pocahontas is Davidsonville Historic State Park, a camping and recreational area set around Trappers Lake. Also nearby is Maynard Pioneer Museum and Park, which has barbecue sites and a museum home to 17th-century antiques.

Pocahontas is about a 2-hour drive from Little Rock, Arkansas and Memphis, Tennessee. These are good places to rent a car and start an exploration of the United States’ deep south.

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pocahontas

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pocahontas

2.5 out of 5
2805 Highway 67 South, Pocahontas, AR
The price is ฿2,514 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿2,514
฿2,809 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pocahontas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (661 reviews)
We left too early to have the breakfast, so I didn't rate it.

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pocahontas
Mammoth Spring Lodge Motel

Mammoth Spring Lodge Motel

2 out of 5
Rt. 1 Box 1070 Hwy 63 S, Thayer, AR
The price is ฿3,246 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿3,246
฿3,651 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Thayer. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (392 reviews)
The parking area was safe. The breakfast was good.

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Mammoth Spring Lodge Motel
Days Inn by Wyndham Hardy

Days Inn by Wyndham Hardy

2 out of 5
4213 Hwy 63 and 62-412, Hardy, AR
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hardy. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
5.6/10 (534 reviews)
Very good for overnight stay

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Hardy
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Los Lagos at Hot Springs Village a Ramada by Wyndham

Los Lagos at Hot Springs Village a Ramada by Wyndham

3 out of 5
1 Los Lagos Way, Hot Springs Village, AR
Stay at this 3-star condo in Hot Springs Village. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,546 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Los Lagos at Hot Springs Village a Ramada by Wyndham
Table Rock Landing Resort

Table Rock Landing Resort

3 out of 5
1 Landing Dr, Eureka Springs, AR
Stay at this 3-star condo in Eureka Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Beaver Bridge - Little Golden Gate and Eagle ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
The property was amazing

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Table Rock Landing Resort
Tall Pines Inn

Tall Pines Inn

2.5 out of 5
3 Pivot Rock Rd, Eureka Springs, AR
Stay at this cabin in Eureka Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (282 reviews)
Stayed in the suite! So cute! Property manager was excellent and helpful! Will stay again

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Tall Pines Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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