1315 W 1st St

Just 20 minutes from Arkansas’ border with Louisiana, El Dorado is a charming city that’s big on small-town character, but with all the conveniences of more populous places like Little Rock. From the South Arkansas Arboretum and Botanical Garden to the six parks that the city manages, El Dorado places a lot of importance on the natural beauty of the area.

The city hosts a variety of annual festivals. The Mayhaw Festival and the Music Festival highlight the city’s thriving music scene between May and October, with plenty of other smaller festivals bringing the culture of El Dorado out on the streets. There’s a thriving theater scene to boot. The Griffin Music Hall puts on frequent plays and musicals to great acclaim.

El Dorado has convenient access to two airports: South Arkansas Regional and El Dorado Downtown Airport. Both make domestic travel a breeze, but international travelers will have to hop on either U.S. 167 or U.S. 82 to reach a transnational terminal.