A vacation in Arkansas wouldn’t be complete without visiting cultural sights and attractions in the state’s capital city, Little Rock. The city boasts a lively atmosphere with excellent shopping and dining in the River Market District. Stop by a local distillery to taste regional beverages or check out one of the city’s bars in the evening. The Esse Purse Museum is an interesting site. This collection of over 3,000 handbags is used to symbolize a 100-year history of the American woman. For history buffs, there’s also the Historic Arkansas Museum and the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site. In the heart of the state and connected via interstates 30 and 40 and highways 165 and 167, Little Rock is also a convenient launchpad for exploring the rest of Arkansas. Overnight, you can camp in an RV park near Little Rock's city center. Burns Park Campground is on the northern banks of the Arkansas River, just minutes from downtown Little Rock. The site is pet-friendly and provides full hookups or water and electric-only hookups as well as hot showers and restrooms. There are also entertainment facilities on-site, including an amusement park, sports courts, and mini-golf. If you’d like a little relaxation while you’re exploring with an RV rental in Arkansas, then take a trip to Hot Springs. The city is located next door to Hot Springs National Park, an hour’s drive from Little Rock, and is most famous for its 19th and 20th-century bathhouses. Here you can treat yourself to a spa day or take a tour of Fordyce Bathhouse, which was restored in the 1980s and reopened as a museum. In the evening, you can choose from a range of dining options. Hot Springs has everything from fine dining and BBQ to Asian cuisine and American diners. There are several RV parks near Hot Springs. You might like to set up camp at Hot Springs National Park KOA. The campground provides local tours and shuttles so you can reach all the nearby attractions with ease. On-site, this family-friendly RV park offers a mini-golf course, recreational area, and a game room. The RV campsites at Hot Springs National Park KOA are equipped with full hookups and cable TV, plus there are WiFi and other essential facilities for guests. Conway is a natural stopping point if you’re camping in central Arkansas and driving north to the Buffalo National River. Home to the University of Central Arkansas as well as several other colleges, Conway is a vibrant city with a youthful atmosphere. You’ll find restaurants serving international cuisines, hip smoothie bars, and trendy coffee shops. The city is also speckled with art and history. Browse an impressive collection at the Baum Gallery of Fine Art or experience 16th-century England at the Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre. After an evening in the city, Toad Suck Campground is one of the most convenient places to camp. It’s pet-friendly and provides direct access to the Arkansas River. The campsites have water and electric hookups and campers can make use of the on-site picnicking facilities. Ever wondered where the mega retail store Walmart began? It was founded in Bentonville, and the Walmart Museum in the city center focuses on the store's humble roots and legacy. Art lovers will want to see the lifelike sculptures and the works of famous modern artists at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Visitors can also pay a visit to the Peel Mansion Museum and stroll its Heritage Gardens. Nearby, you can camp at River Ranch Resort Campground on the Elk River. The campground provides full hookups, WiFi, and picnic facilities, as well as restrooms and showers. Sprinkled with hidden gems, diamond myths, sparkling cities, and thermal springs, Arkansas offers a balance of wild adventure and city attractions. The state's rugged landscape is guaranteed to hold your attention. When you make an Arkansas RV campground your vacation headquarters, you’re already one step closer to the great outdoors.