Overview
Helena—West Helena is a city of 10,000 people (2019) in Philips County, Arkansas.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Helena
Delta Cultural Center
The Delta Cultural Center, which is in historic downtown Helena is a museum which is dedicated to the history of the Arkansas Delta. The museum offers exhibits, educational programs, annual events, and guided tours which…
King Biscuit Blues Festival
Every Columbus Day weekend (October) in Downtown Helena.
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 — 50 mi away (major hub). Directions
- GLH Mid Delta Regional Airport, Greenville — 75 mi away. Directions
Downtown Helena is just across the Mississippi River about 11 mi east of the junction of Highway 61 and Highway 49, which is approximately 58 mi south of Memphis, Tennessee.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Delta Cultural Center
- Afternoon King Biscuit Blues Festival
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Helena sits on lowlands between the Mississippi River and the eastern side of Crowley's Ridge. West Helena is on the western side of Crowley's Ridge. Helena and West Helena were separate cities before merging in 2006. At the time of the merger, West Helena was somewhat larger in population than Helena.
Get in
Downtown Helena is just across the Mississippi River about 11 mi east of the junction of Highway 61 and Highway 49, which is approximately 58 mi south of Memphis, Tennessee.
See
See Delta Cultural Center
The Delta Cultural Center, which is in historic downtown Helena is a museum which is dedicated to the history of the Arkansas Delta. The museum offers exhibits, educational programs, annual events, and guided tours which are designed to give the visitor a glimpse into the history of the Delta.
Do
- 14th Annual Arkansas Delta Family Gospel Fest, Saturday, May 17, 2014, Helena-West Helena - Cherry Street Pavilion
Sleep
Otherwise, for the more price-conscious, there's the Isle of Capri, though this is across the Mississippi River in the state of Mississippi.
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