4 hotels near Jonesboro, AR

First established in 1859, Jonesboro is nestled among the rolling hills of Crowley’s Ridge. It is now a creative town with an active downtown filled with restaurants, art galleries, day spas, a civic center and of course, plenty of college students. You may find yourself among students throughout the city but you’ll definitely run into them at the Arkansas State University Museum, a reputable museum throughout the South. There are exhibitions featuring Arkansas’s fossil history including a life-size skeleton of the giant mastodons that once roamed the area. The University also has a Fine Arts Gallery & Bradbury Gallery with a wide range of diverse exhibits showcasing local and regional art. After learning about the state’s prehistoric era, see these historical sites for yourself by driving along Crowley’s Ridge Parkway National Scenic Byway. This 198-mile length of the highlands passes near five state parks, Civil War sites, a national forest, the former home of Ernest Hemingway, historic homes, museums, rich agricultural areas and the Delta Cultural Center. You can even spend the night along one of the many state parks you’ll see during your drive. 31 Arkansas state parks have campgrounds where scenic peaks and the dark night sky will surround your campsite. When you travel to Arkansas, be sure to make Jonesboro a destination. Hotels in Jonesboro are a great way to soak up the state’s history and scenery. Book with Choice Hotels for a trip filled with Arkansas vistas and educational sites.