Crowley's Ridge Parkway
Places to Visit

  • Arkansas State University (AR)

    Founded in 1909, this is the only comprehensive public university in the region.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Arkansas State University is located at 1000 W Iowa St in Beebe, AR.

  • The Battle of Helena Battlefield (AR)

    The Battle of Helena Battlefield is represented by four Union battery sites, which are in various states of preservation. Historical markers throughout the town of Helena denote points of interest.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Located at southern terminus of Crowley's Ridge Parkway at Helena on State Highway 184.

  • Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge (AR)

    This refuge is an important area for migrating and wintering waterfowl.

    Location:

    2274 W State Highway 18 Dell, AR 72426

  • Cache River National Wildlife Refuge (AR)

    Characterized by rivers, cypress-tupelo swamps, oxbow lakes and bottomland hardwood forests, the Cache River Wetlands support a tremendous array of wildlife species.

    Location:

    Located 16 miles south of Augusta, Arkansas on Highway 33.
  • Chalk Bluff Battlefield Park

    Chalk Bluff Battlefield Park (AR)

    A Civil War battle comes to life through interpretive plaques on this battlefield trail.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Located at U.S. 62 at St. Francis, at the northernmost end of the byway.
  • Crowley's Ridge State Park

    Crowley's Ridge State Park (AR)

    Named for pioneer settler Benjamin Crowley, Crowley's Ridge is believed to be a geological formation caused by water, ice, and wind action over a 50-million-year period. The only similar land form is found in Siberia.

    Location:

    15 miles north of Jonesboro
  • Delta Cultural Center

    Delta Cultural Center (AR)

    The Delta Cultural Center is a state tourist attraction centered around the theme of early Mississippi River life. The center features a historic setting with crafts, music and cultural demonstrations.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    The Delta Cultural Center is located at 141 Cherry Street in Helena, Arkansas.

  • Forrest City (AR)

    This city began in 1867 as Forrest's Camp, after the former Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Off of I-40
  • Helena

    Helena (AR)

    Settlers began arriving in this area after being displaced by the 1812 New Madrid earthquake and the War of 1812.

    Location:

    Located on US-49

  • Helena Museum of Phillips County (AR)

    The Helena Museum of Phillips County contains a collection of artifacts which tell the history of this important Mississippi River port.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Located in Helena at 623 Pecan Street.