At 17 blocks, the commercial historic district in Pocahontas is the largest in Arkansas. The district is home to many of the state’s oldest businesses as well as some of the first. Let’s take a stroll through this splendidly long district and see what historic goodies we find.
Every Arkansan needs to visit the lovely town of Pocahontas.
Flickr/Keith Ewing Walking around the town’s historic district makes for the perfect day trip. The large district roughly resides between the streets of Rice, Thomasville, Jordan, and McDonald.
The perfect place to stop first is the museum.
Google/Jason Boyd The Randolph County Heritage Museum is a great place to learn more about the extensive history of the town. Be sure to pick up a walking tour pamphlet as you head out the door, it highlights all the interesting stops in the historic district.
As soon as you start strolling around the district you may notice some interesting art on the buildings.
TripAdvisor/arkansawtraveller The large installations make up the fifty or so quilts of the Randolph County Quilt Trail. The trail started in 2009 and was the first of its kind in Arkansas (which has now spread to several other towns).
Visit some of the oldest places in the entire state.
Facebook/Exploring Arkansas One of noteworthy stops is the Sanitary Barbershop. Established in 1894, it’s one of the oldest continuously operated barbershops in the nation.
Another treasure is this historic drug store.
Google/Jason Boyd Futrell’s Pharmacy is the state’s oldest drug store, it opened back in 1854. Sip on the nostalgia with an old school float from the pharmacy’s soda fountain.
You may be able to catch a play during your trip, too.
Facebook/Downtown Playhouse Thanks to recent renovations earlier in the year, the historic theatre is completely revitalized. The Downtown Playhouse has three upcoming plays announced for the 2019 season, It Runs in the Family, God’s Favorite, and Wait Until Dark. You can visit their Facebook Page for more information
You can even turn your walkabout into a relaxing getaway for the weekend.
TripAdvisor/management This unsuspecting building in the historic district is the Lesmeister Guesthouse. The 1902 building has been remodeled into a gorgeous upscale lodging. The suites start at $124/night and more information can be found right here.
These are just some of the things you can find in the historic district.
Google/Randolph County Chamber of Commerce For a useful map with even more attractions to discover in the district, visit this link.
Have you cruised through the historic district in Pocahontas? What was your favorite place? Share with us in the comments below!
Flickr/Keith Ewing
Walking around the town’s historic district makes for the perfect day trip. The large district roughly resides between the streets of Rice, Thomasville, Jordan, and McDonald.
Google/Jason Boyd
The Randolph County Heritage Museum is a great place to learn more about the extensive history of the town. Be sure to pick up a walking tour pamphlet as you head out the door, it highlights all the interesting stops in the historic district.
TripAdvisor/arkansawtraveller
The large installations make up the fifty or so quilts of the Randolph County Quilt Trail. The trail started in 2009 and was the first of its kind in Arkansas (which has now spread to several other towns).
Facebook/Exploring Arkansas
One of noteworthy stops is the Sanitary Barbershop. Established in 1894, it’s one of the oldest continuously operated barbershops in the nation.
Futrell’s Pharmacy is the state’s oldest drug store, it opened back in 1854. Sip on the nostalgia with an old school float from the pharmacy’s soda fountain.
Facebook/Downtown Playhouse
Thanks to recent renovations earlier in the year, the historic theatre is completely revitalized. The Downtown Playhouse has three upcoming plays announced for the 2019 season, It Runs in the Family, God’s Favorite, and Wait Until Dark. You can visit their Facebook Page for more information
TripAdvisor/management
This unsuspecting building in the historic district is the Lesmeister Guesthouse. The 1902 building has been remodeled into a gorgeous upscale lodging. The suites start at $124/night and more information can be found right here.
Google/Randolph County Chamber of Commerce
For a useful map with even more attractions to discover in the district, visit this link.
Another historic place to get lost in is the state’s oldest tavern.
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