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Tourist Attractions
Jefferson County Courthouse
Partially burned in 1976, the courthouse was rebuilt around the center
portion of the 1856 building and reopened in 1980.
Hestand Stadium
Home of the Southeast Arkansas District Fair and Rodeo. 870.535.2900
Pine Bluff Convention Center
Southeast Arkansas' largest meeting facility is host for events ranging from
conventions and concerts to basketball games. 800.536.7660 www.pinebluffonline.com
Arkansas Railroad Museum
Features the restored Engine 819, the last 4-8-4 Northern type steam
locomotive built in Pine Bluff. The museum also houses passenger cars,
cabooses and baggage cars, all restored to their original splendor.
870.535.8819
Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas
Provides a broad spectrum of events and exhibits in the visual and performing
arts, including studio workshops and educational programs. 870.536.3375
www.pinebluff.com/arts&sciencecenter.htm
"Persistence of the Spirit" Exhibit
The UAPB Fine Arts Building houses this intriguing exhibit chronicling the
lives and struggles of African-Americans from 1803 through 1986 by means of
photographs, memorabilia and a video. 870.543.8236
Murals on Main
Historic murals painted on the walls in Pine Bluff's downtown district offer
a glimpse at our past through the work of world-renown artists. 870.536.8742
"Keepers of the Spirit" Exhibit
A tribute to the legacy of Dr. L.A. Davis, Sr. and AM&N College, highlighting
his tenure. 870.543.8236
Pine Bluff Symphony
A professional ensemble of local and regional musicians presents a season
of four concerts. 870.536.7666
Ben Pearson Block
Located in the historic district, this block includes six beautifully
restored 1800s homes, many open for tours by appointment.
Three have been renovated as bed and breakfasts.
Martha Mitchell Home
A two-story Victorian home built circa 1887 where the Watergate heroine was
born. www.atrol.com/martha
Dexter Harding House
A reconstructed 1850s antebellum dwelling filled with articles of interest
serves as the tourist information center. 870.536.8742
Grider Field
See restored aircraft hangars, barracks, monument memorabilia and World War
II aircraft. 870.534.4131
Regional Park Complex
Includes four softball fields, RV hookups, hiking trails, archery range,
model airplane mini airport, picnic and play areas, sand beaches, boat launches,
18-hole golf course, restaurant and clubhouse and batting cages. 870.536.0920
Pine Bluff-Jefferson County Library
With a collection of over 160,000 volumes, the library offers music and audio
collections, a genealogy department and business reference service.
870.534.4802 www.pbjclibrary.org
International Friendship Garden
Located at the Civic Center, this authentic Japanese Garden was a gift from
Pine Bluff's "Sister City," Iwai, Japan.
The Band Museum
The only museum in the country devoted to band instruments and the history
of the band movement in America. Features a fully-operational 1950s soda
fountain. 870.534.4676
Trinity Episcopal Church
The oldest Episcopal church in Arkansas. Construction began in 1859 and its
cornerstone was laid in 1866. A classic example of pure gothic architecture
with an ornately carved Carrara marble altar and stained glass windows.
870.534.3832
Pine Bluff-Jefferson County Historical Museum
Located in the restored Union Station train depot, this museum is on the
National Register of Historic Places and traces Jefferson County's history
from the 1830s to the present. 870.541.5402
Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame
The displays at the Convention Center chronicle the careers of Arkansas stars
ranging from Glen Campbell and Johnny Cash to Alan Ladd, Tracy Lawrence,
Al Green, Art Porter Sr. and many others. 800.536.7660
Enchanted Land of Lights & Legends
Beginning the week of Thanksgiving and continuing through December 31,
imaginative displays with over a million lights depict legends and nature
in Pine Bluff mixed with holiday characters. 800.536.7660
Record Rack
This retail music store features an impressive collection of autographed
guitars and other music memorabilia endorsed by famous country, blues and
rock stars. One of the most unique guitars on display is a Gibson ES 1275
Double Neck signed by rock legend Jimmy Page of Led Zepplin. 870.536.5089
Harbor Oaks Golf Course
Located in Regional Park, the 18-hole public course features Crenshaw
bentgrass greens, 419 Tifton fairways, a driving range, a full service pro
shop and restaurant. 870.541.9010
The Pines Mall
Southeast Arkansas' only regional shopping mall, offering more than 80 shops.
Community Theatre Museum
The oldest one-screen movie theatre in Arkansas. 870.534.8880
Governor Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center
Built by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, the $4.7 million center offers
a taste of the natural habitat of the area in an interactive museum setting.
870.534.0011
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