Overview
Greenwood is a city in the River Valley region of Arkansas.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 94°F; winter lows dip to about 28°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Tulsa)
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.
- FSM Fort Smith Regional Airport, Fort Smith — 11 mi away. Directions
- XNA Northwest Arkansas National Airport, Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers — 74 mi away. Directions
- TUL Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa — 114 mi away (major hub). Directions
US 71 North-South will take you right by the town. Take 10-Spur up the hill at the caution light through the middle of town.
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Get in
US 71 North-South will take you right by the town. Take 10-Spur up the hill at the caution light through the middle of town.
US 96 will also lead into through the town if coming from northeast.
See
Bell Park, near the top of Main Street, features a wonderful view of the town.
The Coal Miner's Memorial is a monument to the men who built Arkansas' coal industry in the River Valley.
Greenwood's Performing Arts Center is home to wide range of products, performed both by out of town talents and students from GHS.
The Town Square is something anyone passing through should see, especially at Christmas time. The square is an old-fashioned town square, with shops and a small park area centered in the midst of town.
Do
River Valley Fair comes to Greenwood during the last week of September ever year. It's good for an evening of fun if you happen to be in town, or anywhere close.
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