Free & Cheap Things to Do in Jacksonville, AR

  • The list below includes 55 free or cheap things to do in or near Jacksonville, Arkansas, including 42 different types of inexpensive activities like Recreation Centers, Military Museums, Battlefields and Movie Theaters.
  • From Reed's Bridge Battlefield to Jacksonville Community Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Jacksonville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway and Cabot.
  • The list below includes 55 free or cheap things to do in or near Jacksonville, Arkansas, including 42 different types of inexpensive activities like Recreation Centers, Military Museums, Battlefields and Movie Theaters.
  • From Reed's Bridge Battlefield to Jacksonville Community Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Jacksonville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway and Cabot.
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12.5 Miles
95% 78 votes
Military Museums 503 East Ninth Street, Little Rock, AR 72202 MoreLess Info
Tribute is paid to all from Arkansas who served in the military from Arkansas at the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History through the display of artifacts, photographs, weapons, documents, uniforms and other military items. Special tribute is paid to General Douglas MacArthur.
12.8 Miles
91% 46 votes
History Museums 501 West Ninth Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 MoreLess Info
Explore the legacy of Arkansas's rich African American culture and history at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center. Founded in 2001, with the mission to collect, preserve, and celebrate the African American experience from 1870 to the present.
12.9 Miles
88% 26 votes
Gardens 1401 Main St, Little Rock, AR 72202 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2007, The Bernice Garden is a scenic public garden commonly used for public and private event rentals. The garden contains an array of sculptures, a concrete patio, and numerous benches throughout.
13.0 Miles
94% 48 votes
Cemeteries 1200 Broadway, Little Rock, AR MoreLess Info
The Mount Holly Cemetery contains the graves of 11 state governors, 15 state Supreme Court justices, 4 Confederate generals, 7 United States senators and 22 Little Rock mayors, and 2 Pulitzer Prize recipient, along with war veterans. The first body was laid to rest here in 1843.
13.1 Miles
88% 1169 votes
Historic Sites Woodlane & Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201 MoreLess Info
Built with limestone and with bronze doors, the Arkansas State Capitol was constructed during 1899 and 1911 in the neoclassical architectural style. There are many monuments and memorials on its grounds, including a replica of the Liberty Bell, and the Little Rock Nine Civil Rights Memorial.
13.1 Miles
91% 1381 votes
National & State Parks 1 Riverfront Drive, Little Rock, AR 72201 MoreLess Info
Spread across 33 acres, the Riverfront Park has 2 bridges, 1 amphitheatre, plenty of trails, a splash park, as well as other amenities.
13.2 Miles
88% 43 votes
Historic Homes 1800 Center Street, Little Rock, AR 72206 MoreLess Info
Housing 11 Arkansas governors, Arkansas Governor's Mansion offers visitors guided tours where they can learn about the history of the building and the governors who lived there. The mansion is still in use by the First Family for public events.
13.8 Miles
96% 2842 votes
Visitor Centers 2120 W. Dasy Gatson Bates Dr., Little Rock, AR 72202 MoreLess Info
Known for the desegregation battle of 1957, the Central High Museum & Visitor Center exhibits pictures and sculptures in it gardens.
13.8 Miles
96% 728 votes
Historic Sites 2120 W. Dasy Gatson Bates Drive, Little Rock, AR 72202 MoreLess Info
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site teaches visitors of the desegregation crisis that occurred there in 1957 and its impact on civil rights. The free tours are offered daily and Ranger-led tours can be booked also.
14.5 Miles
83% 18 votes
Parks 7 Rebsamen Park Drive, Little Rock, AR 72202 MoreLess Info
Located on the Arkansas River, Murray Park is a large recreational park offering many amenities. It features several soccer fields and volleyball courts, a dog park with riverside trails, two playgrounds, and boating, canoeing, and fishing opportunities.
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