For more information, including a detailed itinerary and registration link, please contact Jane McBride or Dave Sayre via OLLI.info@uah.edu and reference this trip.
The Best of Arkansas: Little Rock, Crystal Bridges, and the Ozarks - 5/9 - 5/16/2027 - Program #21208
Program Overview
Arkansas is “the Natural State,” swathed in vast forests of oak, pine, and hickory and adorned with rivers winding down from the Ozark Plateau and Ouachita Mountains to the mighty Mississippi. Discover these and other pristine natural treasures of Arkansas and encounter the great cultural gifts enshrined in its cities and towns. Experience the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum in Little Rock and find yourself immersed in Ozark traditions and music.
Program Highlights
- Enjoy an in-depth look at American art at the Crystal Bridges Museum, including Frank Lloyd Wright’s Bachman-Wilson House.
- Learn the legacy of Clinton’s presidency on a visit to the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, a state-of-the-art facility.
- Explore Hot Springs and Eureka Springs, and learn about other interesting towns and cities that have sprung up there.
Cost
per person
- Double Occupancy - $2,249
- Single Occupancy - $2,799
Activity Level: Keep the Pace
Walking up to two miles a day, standing in botanical gardens and museums for a few hours. Ability to get on and off the motor coach with minimal assistance several times a day.
Program Price Includes
- 7 nights of accommodations
- 17 meals (7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners)
- 3 expert-led lectures
- 14 expert-led field trips
- 2 performances
- Group travel and transfers throughout the program
- A Group Leader to accompany you throughout the program to handle all logistics
- Customary gratuities, taxes, and destination fees
- The Road Scholar Assurance Plan, including 24-hour assistance for medical and other
Accommodations
- Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Little Rock (4 nights) - Located in the heart of Little Rock.
- Courtyard by Marriott Bentonville, Bentonville (2 nights) - Located near popular attractions such as the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the University of Arkansas.
- Ozark Folk Center Cabins at Dry Creek, Mountain View (1 night) - Cabins feature modern comforts with homey décor and glass doors that open onto small porches with scenic views.
For more information, including a detailed itinerary and registration link, please contact Jane McBride or Dave Sayre via OLLI.info@uah.edu and reference this trip.
