- The list below includes 3 free or cheap things to do in or near Mount Ida, Arkansas, including 23 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Off Road & ATV, Historic Sites and Visitor Centers.
- From Lake Ouachita to Daisy State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mount Ida and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mena, Hot Springs and Kirby.
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Surrounded by the Ouachita National Forrest, Lake Ouachita is a man-made lake which covers 40,000 acres and has over 690 miles of shoreline. It is popular for spear fishing and scuba diving.
23.1 Miles
Daisy State Park is a peaceful setting for camping with access to Lake Greeson. They open the picnic areas and campgrounds the whole year. There are over a hundred camp sites in different locations, all of which cater to group tent camping.
24.7 Miles
Queen Wilhelmina State Park is one of eight mountain state parks of the Arkansas State Parks system. The Park Lodge has temporarily closed but all other facilities of Queen Wilhelmina State Park remain open. The offices and gift shop has relocated near the entrance of the park campground.
28.7 Miles
416 camping sites, picnic areas, playgrounds, swimming areas and plenty of fishing opportunities are some of the things Lake Greeson offers its visitors.
29.6 Miles
90%
707 votes
500 Mid America Boulevard, Hot Springs, AR 71913
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The Mid-America Science Museum features over 100 hands-on exhibits. Visitors can compare their size to a mastodon skeleton and their footprints to a sauropod, ride a Virtual Reality Simulator, explore optical illusions, and play with shadows.
29.6 Miles
For a fun-filled day together, visit Funtrackers Family Park and put a smile on everyone's face. Attractions for all ages, play mini-golf, bumper boats, and ride the speedy Go-karts, you will be glad you came.
32.0 Miles
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf has two 18-hole golf courses. Players can make strategic shots while walking through mountain caves, across a pirate ship, over footbridges, and around waterfalls, and the company hosts fundraisers to help wounded U.S. soldiers.
32.2 Miles
Located within Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs Mountain features a marked mountain trail with scenic views at the top and shelters toward the bottom. The mountain features a tower at the top for extra panoramic views of the park.
32.7 Miles
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81 votes
283 Mountain Valley Water Place, Hot Springs, AR 71909
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Featuring a gift store with souvenirs, Mountain Valley Spring Water Visitor Center offers visitors complimentary samples of mineral spring water. The center displays a collection of antique glass water bottles and other memorabilia.
32.9 Miles
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64 votes
5837 North Highway 7, Jessieville, AR 71949
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This mining site guarantees that visitors who dig quartz crystals are going to find quartz crystals. It is best to wear old clothes and boots and you can bring digging tools or buy from them. The Rock Shop offers gifts and other minerals and specimens from around the world.