Overview
The Arkansas Delta is the eastern section of Arkansas along the Mississippi River Delta and includes Jonesboro and West Memphis.
1 sights · 1 things to do
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Best things about Delta
Jacksonport State Park
The site of a thriving river port at the confluence of the White and Black River that saw many a paddleboat and also the surrender of the Confederate Army of Northern Arkansas to Union forces in 1865, this former county …
Village Creek State Park
A chance to explore Crowley's Ridge with wooded scenery, wildlife specimens like deer and armadillos, rooting for grubs and such, and a segment of the Trail of Tears to walk upon. Plus camping and a chance to be eaten al…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 33°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Apr and Mar. (climate data from nearby Memphis)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MEM Frederick W. Smith International Airport, Memphis — 43 mi away (major hub). Directions
- GLH Mid Delta Regional Airport, Greenville — 79 mi away. Directions
Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) or Memphis International Airport (MEM) across the River in Tennessee.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Sample 3-day trip
- Day 1: Jonesboro — Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center, University Museum, Bradbury Art Museum.
- Day 2: West Memphis — Southland Casino Hotel, Tom Sawyer Mississippi R.V. Park.
- Day 3: Marion — Sultana Disaster Museum, Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge.
Built from the best-covered destinations in this region; open each for its own day plan.
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Places in Delta
Map
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Cities
- Corning
- Helena—West Helena — home of the King Biscuit Blues Festival
- Jonesboro
- Lake Village
- Marion
- Piggott
- Pocahontas
- West Memphis
- Dumas
Get in
Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) or Memphis International Airport (MEM) across the River in Tennessee.
See
See Jacksonport State Park
The site of a thriving river port at the confluence of the White and Black River that saw many a paddleboat and also the surrender of the Confederate Army of Northern Arkansas to Union forces in 1865, this former county seat features a courthouse museum and visitor center, along with just a good snapshot of the past.
Do
Nearby
Tunica
City / town · 16 listings · 16 mi away
Batesville
City / town · 1 listings · 22 mi away
Clarksdale
City / town · 32 listings · 25 mi away
Southaven
City / town · 11 listings · 38 mi away
Olive Branch
City / town · 1 listings · 43 mi away
Memphis
City / town · 121 listings · 49 mi away
Holly Springs
City / town · 52 mi away
Bartlett
City / town · 10 listings · 56 mi away
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