Overview
Jonesboro is a city in the Delta region of Arkansas.
3 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Jonesboro
Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center
This is a great place to spend a few hours and relax while either watching the animals from the air-conditioned observation deck or hiking along the several trails which wind around the property. Children will love the i…
University Museum
Natural history and cultural exhibits of the area.
Bradbury Art Museum
Contemporary art.
Crowley's Ridge State Park
This state park centers around the geographical oddity of Crowley's Ridge, a loess formation of elevated land in an otherwise flat delta region. In addition, the park features some attractive stone and log buildings buil…
Lake Frierson State Park
A nice relaxing environment with lake and trees. You can bring hiking boots, a fishing pole, or tent, or rent a boat.
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.
- JBR Jonesboro Municipal Airport, Jonesboro — 3 mi away. Directions
- MEM Frederick W. Smith International Airport, Memphis — 68 mi away (major hub). Directions
The closest major airport to Jonesboro is in Memphis, Tennessee (MEM), about 90 mins away.
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 Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center, Lake Frierson State Park, Crowley's Ridge State Park
- Lunch Demo's Smokehouse and Barbecue
- Afternoon University Museum, Bradbury Art Museum
- Dinner Upper Crust Pizza Co.
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Jonesboro has a steadily-expanding array of national chains - Outback, Chili's, Olive Garden - so you'll find many familiar names. But there are a growing number of popular independent, home-grown choices as well.
Cuisine (tap to filter)
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Get in
By plane
The closest major airport to Jonesboro is in Memphis, Tennessee (MEM), about 90 mins away.
Get around
The main streets to remember are Johnson Ave, Nettleton Ave, Highland Dr, Main St./Southwest Dr., Caraway Rd, Stadium Blvd, which is south of Interstate 555, and Red Wolf Boulevard which was North of Interstate 555. Same street different names depending on your location. These six streets form a sort of grid around town. Another one to know is US HWY 63 (renamed Interstate 555) as it is how you are going to enter and leave Jonesboro. Southwest Drive, Caraway Road, and Stadium Blvd are all accessible from 63; the other three intersect the three accessible from 63.
See
See Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center
This is a great place to spend a few hours and relax while either watching the animals from the air-conditioned observation deck or hiking along the several trails which wind around the property. Children will love the interactive exhibits in the main building. Fliers at the door contain information on Arkansas hunting as well as other things.
Do
Do Crowley's Ridge State Park
This state park centers around the geographical oddity of Crowley's Ridge, a loess formation of elevated land in an otherwise flat delta region. In addition, the park features some attractive stone and log buildings built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
Buy
Eat
Jonesboro has a steadily-expanding array of national chains - Outback, Chili's, Olive Garden - so you'll find many familiar names. But there are a growing number of popular independent, home-grown choices as well.
Eat Demo's Smokehouse and Barbecue
Locally celebrated for its barbecue and beans. Superfast service.
Eat Upper Crust Pizza Co.
Good selection of pizzas and salads that goes beyond national chains in choices. Comfortable hangout to watch big sporting events.
Drink
Jonesboro is in a dry county, but there are a few restaurants and clubs in town that serve alcohol if you have a membership.
Sleep
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