Hotels in Newport

Along the White River, this small Arkansas town packs surprising history into its brick-lined Main Street. Discover where Sam Walton ran his Ben Franklin store before launching the Walmart empire. The Blue Bridge Center for the Delta Arts hosts performances worth planning around. Ten buildings on the National Register of Historic Places reveal stories of bygone eras. Arkansas State University's campus specializes in transportation careers, giving the town an unexpected academic energy. At Jacksonport State Park, rent kayaks for peaceful river exploration or learn about Civil War river battles at the museum. After antiquing downtown, locals recommend watching the sunset from one of the fishing piers where catfish practically volunteer to join your dinner plans.