The city of Jacksonville, AR is located in the central region of the state and just a few miles northeast of Little Rock, making it a great base to explore the region, go on weekend getaways, and take your family on fun adventures in your 2023 Ford Bronco. Here are three of our favorite spots for a memorable weekend away from the city.
1. Lake Chicot State Park
With cozy rustic cabins, pecan groves, and a beautiful
natural lake that offers endless opportunities for fishing and boating, Lake
Chicot State Park is one of the most beautiful places you can visit while
traveling around Arkansas. Covering an area of a little over 200 acres, this
state park was established in the late 1950s and is managed by the Arkansas
Department of Parks and Tourism.
As its name indicates, the park’s main attraction is Lake Chicot, which was
formed about 300 years ago and is the largest natural lake in the state of
Arkansas. Lake Chicot State Park is located less than 150 miles southeast of
the Jacksonville city center and can be reached in a little over two hours by
car via routes I-530 and US-65. Some of the amenities you can find here include
numerous campsites, a swimming pool, and picnic pavilions.
2. Memphis
If you are searching for a vibrant urban destination full of
famous landmarks, great restaurants, historical monuments, and cultural
centers, the city of Memphis is the place to be. As the second most populous
city in Tennessee, Memphis is one of the most historic and culturally
significant urban areas in the southern United States, as well as a popular
tourist destination that attracts visitors from all around the world.
Driving from Jacksonville to downtown Memphis takes a little under two hours
via route I-40. Some of the places you should check out while exploring this
city include the National Civil Rights Museum, Sun Studio, the Stax Museum of
American Soul Music, Graceland, the Blues Hall of Fame, the Memphis Zoo, Beale
Street, and the Memphis Pyramid.
3. Ouachita National Forest
Covering an area of nearly 1,800 acres, Ouachita National
Forest is another fantastic destination if you want to spend a weekend
surrounded by nature, go camping with your favorite group of friends, or check
out some of the local wildlife species that inhabit the region. Located about
50 miles west of Jacksonville, this national forest can be reached in a little
under one hour by car via route AR-10.
Getting behind the wheel and going on memorable adventures with your family is
always better in a spacious and comfortable vehicle. Give us a call today at Crain Ford
of Jacksonville, schedule an appointment, and take one of our great models
on a test drive.
