The historic downtown area of Fort Smith, Arkansas, has plenty to explore when you’re in town. Whether you want a tasty bite to eat or want to watch live music, there are plenty of places to go in Fort Smith.
1. The Sound Room
The top place to go in Fort Smith for food and premier entertainment is The Sound Room. It’s great for meeting friends for drinks after work or bringing the whole family to for a meal. They have a constantly rotating lineup of the best bands in the area in addition to touring acts from around the nation that stop by. If you want to watch your favorite sports team play, they also have over a dozen flat-screen TVs for that.
The menu includes bratwurst, gourmet burgers, grilled chicken, a variety of appetizers, salmon, fish and chips, and more. The bar serves imported and domestic beer, wine, and mixed drinks. The venue is all ages during the weekdays and 18 and older during the evenings on the weekends when there are concerts.
2. Fort Smith Farmers Market
The Fort Smith Farmers Market is a great place to stock up on local produce and other goodies. Take home vegetables, fruit, honey, baked goods, and arts and crafts while you’re there. Over 90 different merchants and growers can be found selling their items each week. During the Saturday market, there are many locals, tourists, community organizations, street performers, and local musicians.
This is located on Garrison Avenue and is open each Tuesday and Saturday during the year from the hours of 7 a.m. to 12 .p.m. While it does go through the winter, many vendors take a break during this time, so April and on is when it starts to get more crowded.
3. Neumeier’s Rib Room
When you’re craving BBQ, head to Neumeier’s Rib Room & Beer Garden. Start your meal with one of their appetizers such as jalapeno poppers, fried pickles, or street corn bites. This restaurant has a variety of meat such as pork shoulder, ribs, pork loin, and chicken all smoked in an authentic, hickory wood-burning smoker. They don’t use any marinade, tenderizers, rubs, or boiling, so you’ll get a pure, healthy taste. You can get their famous meat a la carte, in a sandwich, or in a platter with Texas Toast and two side dishes.
They also have a variety of taters such as pork and cheese or chili and cheese. Make sure to save room for dessert with choices like pecan cobbler and funnel cake straws. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Voodoo Lounge stays open until midnight, and there is a beer garden to enjoy when the weather is warm in Arkansas.
There is no shortage of things to do when visiting historic downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas. From authentic smoked meat to fresh produce at a farmer’s market, you’ll love visiting the town.
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