Fort Smith · Sebastian County, AR

Girls night out in Fort Smith

Scout analyzed 55 Fort Smith places and surfaced the ones that actually fit girls night.

Places analyzed

55

Matches

24

Typical spend

$30

Typical visit

1.5 hr

Scout-verified spots

Alma Aquatic Park

Family

Alma Aquatic Park

Alma Aquatic Park is a good option for a family day trip during warm weather, lasting a few hours. Expect to spend $10-20 per person for entry and perhaps some snacks.

OutdoorsSportsPlayful
$10–$20 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Doe's Eat Place

Food & Drink

Doe's Eat Place

Doe's Eat Place is suitable for a dinner outing, particularly for a steak meal or to catch some live music, costing around $30-70 per person. Plan for 1.5 hours and consider making a reservation, especially on weekends.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Fort Smith Brewing Company

Food & Drink

Fort Smith Brewing Company

This brewery and restaurant is suitable for a relaxed meal or drinks with friends, typically lasting 1-2 hours. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for food and beverages.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
2Dang Good

Food & Drink

2Dang Good

This cafe is good for a casual lunch or an afternoon snack. Expect to spend 45 minutes to an hour and about $10-25 per person for food and drinks.

FoodShoppingCocktails
$10–$25 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Carol Ann Cross Park

Outdoors

Carol Ann Cross Park

Carol Ann Cross Park is a good spot for a free family outing or solo walk, lasting about an hour and a half. It's best combined with a meal or other activity in Fort Smith.

OutdoorsAnimalsRelaxed
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Fort Smith Coffee Co.

Food & Drink

Fort Smith Coffee Co.

Fort Smith Coffee Co. is suitable for a quick stop for a drink and snack or for a relaxed casual meet-up, typically lasting under an hour. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Sweet Bay Coffee Co

Food & Drink

Sweet Bay Coffee Co

Sweet Bay Coffee Co is suitable for a casual solo or small group visit for coffee and light fare. Expect to spend an hour and $5-15 per person.

FoodShoppingWellness
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
7 Brew Coffee

Food & Drink

7 Brew Coffee

7 Brew Coffee is a drive-thru coffee stand perfect for a quick, convenient caffeine stop. Expect a visit of about 5 minutes and a per-person cost of $5-$10.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$10 typical45 min visiteasy parking
The Bakery District

Arts & Culture

The Bakery District

The Bakery District is primarily an event venue, so a typical visit length and cost can vary widely depending on the specific event. Expect to spend a few hours here if attending an organized gathering, with costs ranging from moderate to high per person depending on what is offered at the event.

FoodCocktailsSocial
$50–$150 typical3 hr visitmoderate parking
Boondocks

Food & Drink

Boondocks

Boondocks is a casual restaurant suitable for a straightforward meal with family or friends. Expect to spend about an hour here and $10-$25 per person on food.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$10–$25 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Ben Geren Regional Park

Outdoors

Ben Geren Regional Park

Ben Geren Regional Park is a good free option for an active family outing or solo adventure, offering disc golf, mountain biking, and a playground. Plan for a 2-hour visit and pair it with a picnic.

OutdoorsSportsViews
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Freedom Park

Outdoors

Freedom Park

Freedom Park is a public green space suitable for a free, casual outdoor activity, such as a walk or picnic. Expect to spend about an hour here, possibly as a break during a longer day out.

OutdoorsRelaxedPlayful
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Old Town Grain & Feed

Nightlife

Old Town Grain & Feed

Old Town Grain & Feed is a casual bar for evening drinks and possibly live music, suitable for a relaxed outing or a stop before or after dinner. Expect to spend $15-$40 per person for drinks and light food.

CocktailsLive musicFood
$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Parrot Island Waterpark

Family

Parrot Island Waterpark

Parrot Island Waterpark is a good destination for a family outing or weekend adventure, typically lasting a few hours. Expect to spend $25-50 per person on entry and possibly food.

OutdoorsSportsPlayful
$25–$50 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
21 West End

Food & Drink

21 West End

21 West End is suitable for a romantic dinner or special celebration, offering a dedicated evening meal lasting about 1.5 hours. Expect to spend $50-$100 per person for food and cocktails.

FoodCocktailsRomantic
$50–$100 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Bell Park

Outdoors

Bell Park

Bell Park is ideal for a free family outing or solo walk, offering a paved trail, playground, and disc golf. Plan for a 1-2 hour visit outdoors, best in fair weather.

OutdoorsSportsViews
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Tilles Park

Outdoors

Tilles Park

Tilles Park is a free city park suitable for a 1-2 hour casual family outing or solo walk, offering green space and potential wildlife viewing. It pairs well with a picnic or a nearby coffee stop.

OutdoorsAnimalsRelaxed
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Prima Italia

Food & Drink

Prima Italia

Prima Italia is a fine dining Italian restaurant suitable for a romantic date night or a celebratory dinner. Expect a visit of about 1.5 hours, with typical spending between $50-$100 per person.

FoodCocktailsRomantic
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Uncork'd

Food & Drink

Uncork'd

Uncork'd is a good spot for an upscale evening meal or drinks, offering a mix of fine dining and bar options, often with live music. Expect to spend $30-$75 per person for a 1.5-hour experience.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Sam’s Southern Eatery

Food & Drink

Sam’s Southern Eatery

Sam's Southern Eatery is suitable for a casual meal of southern comfort food like fried fish and po' boys. Expect to spend 45 minutes to an hour and around $10-25 per person.

FoodRelaxed
$10–$25 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Calico County

Food & Drink

Calico County

Calico County is a casual, affordable spot for a meal suitable for families or a quick solo bite. Expect to spend about an hour and $10-25 per person for classic American comfort food.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$10–$25 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Ft. Smith

Food & Drink

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Ft. Smith

Visit Walk-On's for a casual meal of burgers and fried fare, often paired with watching a sports game. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and around $15-35 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsSports
$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
JJ's Grill Fort Smith

Food & Drink

JJ's Grill Fort Smith

JJ's Grill is a casual American restaurant suitable for a quick lunch or dinner, costing around $15-30 per person. It's an easy stop for a meal before or after other activities, with readily available parking.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$15–$30 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Chapters on Main Bookstore & Coffeeshop

Food & Drink

Chapters on Main Bookstore & Coffeeshop

This is a good spot for a solo morning coffee and a browse, or a casual meet-up with a friend. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $5-25 on coffee, a snack, or a book.

FoodShoppingArts
$5–$25 typical45 min visiteasy parking

What Scout found

  • 43 of the 55 analyzed Fort Smith places fit girls night.
  • 28% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 72% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Playful, Upscale, Adventurous, Quiet.

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