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Jonesboro is the largest city in northeast Arkansas, a college town and regional hub set on Crowley's Ridge, a long band of wooded hills that rises above the flat farmland of the Mississippi Delta. It is home to Arkansas State University, whose Red Wolves sports teams, museums and performing arts venues shape much of the city's cultural life.
The Arkansas State University Museum covers the history, natural science and people of the region, while the Bradbury Art Museum in the Fowler Center shows contemporary art. Downtown Jonesboro, around the Craighead County Courthouse, has restored brick storefronts, local restaurants and community events, and Craighead Forest Park offers a lake, trails and campsites close to town.
The Crowley's Ridge Parkway, a National Scenic Byway, runs through the city and makes an easy scenic drive north or south along the ridge. Lake Frierson State Park lies a short drive north, and Memphis is about an hour and a half away for a bigger city trip.
A museum on the Arkansas State campus covering the history, natural science and peoples of northeast Arkansas, from Native American artifacts to pioneer life, wartime exhibits and Delta culture. Admission is free, and it makes an easy hour or two before a campus walk.
The art museum of Arkansas State University, set inside the Fowler Center, presents changing exhibitions of contemporary art by regional, national and international artists. Shows rotate through the academic year, so check what is on before you go. Entry is free.
The performing arts center of Arkansas State University, with a large concert hall and a smaller theater that host university music and theater productions, touring shows and community concerts. Look up the season calendar and pair an evening show with a visit to the Bradbury Art Museum.
A large wooded city park on Crowley's Ridge built around a fishing lake, with a paved walking loop, mountain bike trails, picnic pavilions, playgrounds and a campground. It is a favorite spot for a morning walk or a family picnic. Bring a fishing license if you plan to cast a line.
A small state park on Crowley's Ridge a short drive north of Jonesboro, set along a lake known for fishing for bass, bream and crappie. It has campsites, picnic areas and a short nature trail, and dogwoods bloom here in spring. Bring your own boat and fishing gear.
A National Scenic Byway that follows Crowley's Ridge through Jonesboro on its route across eastern Arkansas, passing forests, small towns and state parks. Drive a section north or south of the city for wooded hills that stand out from the flat Delta farmland, especially in autumn color.
The historic heart of the city along Main Street and around the courthouse square, with restored brick buildings, local restaurants, coffee shops, bars and boutiques. Downtown hosts seasonal events and markets through the year. Park once and explore on foot, especially in the evening.
The county courthouse in downtown Jonesboro, a historic building listed on the National Register of Historic Places that anchors the square and its surrounding shops. The grounds have memorials and shade trees. It is a working government building, so view it from outside or visit during business hours.
The football stadium of the Arkansas State Red Wolves, where home games on fall Saturdays bring tailgating, the marching band and big crowds from across the region. Buy tickets ahead for popular games and arrive early to enjoy the tailgate scene around the campus.
The indoor arena on the Arkansas State campus, home to Red Wolves basketball and used for concerts, graduations and other big events. Winter is the main basketball season. Check the arena schedule for touring shows, and allow time for campus parking on busy nights.
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