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Blytheville, Arkansas

Blytheville, Arkansas

Blytheville, established as lumber mill town in the 1880s, has also served as a center for the cotton-growing industry, a Strategic Air Command (SAC) airbase and a gateway city for the Natural State. The airbase was phased out years ago, but Blytheville has emerged as a steel production center and agri-business is strong. Places to visit include the Ritz Civic Center, a restored opera house on Main Street that stages live shows throughout the year, and Blytheville's Heritage Museum, which explores the past with exhibits and photos. The downtown area is alive with interesting shops, including "That Book Store," a favorite stop of Arkansas native and award-winning novelist John Grisham. Arkansas Northeastern College (formally Mississippi County Community College) schedules cultural events throughout the year. Blytheville is also the site of an Arkansas Welcome Center (I-55).

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Delta Gateway Museum

Old photographs and maps that depict the history of Blytheville; housed in the old Kress Building which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. See us on facebook - www.facebook.com/

Blytheville, AR Museums

Great River Road National Scenic Byway

The Great River Road, Arkansas's portion of the Mississippi River Parkway, runs for 363 miles paralleling the Mississippi River in Eastern Arkansas. This scenic highway is composed of these highways: Ark. 82, U.S. 65, Ark. 4, Ark. 1, U.S. 165, Ark. 316, Ark. 318, Ark. 20, Ark. 44

Blytheville, AR Scenic Byways

Blytheville Country Club

Course Access: Private
Holes: 18
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Blytheville, AR Golf Courses

Blytheville Municipal Golf Course

Course Access: Public
Holes: 9
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Blytheville, AR Golf Courses

Things to do near Blytheville, AR

Forrest City Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Crowley's Ridge National Scenic Parkway

National scenic byway follows the 198-mile length of the Delta's only "highlands;" comprised of federal, state and county roa...

Craighills Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Louisiana Purchase State Park

Monument marks starting point of 1815 surveys for the Louisiana Purchase. A newly renovated boardwalk and exhibits lead to th...

Rector Mural

Painted by local artist Sandy Midkiff, the mural is an Americana representation of the town's landmarks and its role as a far...