Fort Smith · Sebastian County, AR

Live music in Fort Smith

Scout analyzed 55 Fort Smith places and surfaced the ones that actually fit live music.

Places analyzed

55

Matches

24

Typical spend

$40

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
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
AJ's Oyster House

Food & Drink

AJ's Oyster House

AJ's Oyster House is a good choice for a relaxed seafood dinner, potentially pairing with drinks on the patio. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $30-75 per person for food and a drink.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$30–$75 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Neumeier's Rib Room

Food & Drink

Neumeier's Rib Room

This is a good spot for an evening out, combining BBQ food with live music and drinks. Plan for a two-hour visit and expect to spend $20-40 per person.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$20–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

What Scout found

  • 38 of the 55 analyzed Fort Smith places fit live music.
  • 32% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 68% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Social, Relaxed, Playful, Upscale, Adventurous, Romantic.

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