Fort Smith, Arkansas

Fort Smith is a city in the U.S state of Arkansas. It was founded in 1817. The city known for 'Hanging Judge'-Issac C Parker is one of the two county seats of Sebastian County and also the principal city of the Fort Smith.

Area & Location: Lies at the confluence of the Arkansas and Poteau rivers, Fort Smith is located at 35º22'7?Latitude North and 94º23'55? Longitude West. The city occupies a total area of 137.1 sq. km with 130.4 sq. km of land and 6.7 sq. km of water. The city has a total population of 80,268.

Tourist Attractions: The city has many historic sites that add to its reputation. People from all over the world reach here to view these interesting and spectacular sights.

Transportation: Fort Smith Regional Airport serves the city. Buses, cars and taxis are the forms of public transport in the city.

Hotels: The city hotels that offer all modern facilities as well as serve fantastic cuisine are the weaknesses of the tourists visiting the city. Fort Smith has many international hotels like Residence Inn Fort Smith, Hampton Inn Fort Smith, Holiday Inn Fort Smith-City Center, Aspen Hotel & Suites, Holiday Inn Express Fort Smith, GuestHouse International Fort Smith, Fifth Season Inn, Days Inn Fort Smith, Ramada Inn - Fort Smith, Baymont Inn & Suites Fort Smith, Comfort Inn and Courtyard Fort Smith Downtown include the famous hotels in the city.

Places of Attraction: Fort Smith Air Museum, Fort Smith National Historic Site and a restored soda fountain that exhibits the chronicle of the city's history in the Fort Smith Museum of History is really amazing. Clayton House, The Darby House, Belle Grove Historic District, Bonneville House, John Rogers Home, Casper Reutzel Haus, J.M. Sparks Home, Alfonso Trent House, Zachary Taylor's Chimney and The Hangman's House are the historic sites in the city that draws the attention of tourists. An opportunity to ride a vintage streetcar can be gained at Fort Smith Trolley Museum in the city. Having a vintage train excursion in Ozarks, people can have a complete view of the city. Fort Smith Convention Center, US National Cemetery, Oak Cemetery, Fort Chaffee, The New Theater, Lawbreakers and Peacemakers and Arkansas Wine Country are the highlights of the city.