Located in southwest Arkansas just 30 miles from its border with Texas, Hope is a charming small town that’s best known as the birthplace of President Bill Clinton. Packed into a total area of just over 10 square miles, Hope has a humming city center that houses Mexican restaurants, soul food spots, and prime antique stores.

To find where the locals go, just head to Fair Park to experience some pristine recreation space. The park provides space to fish, walk, play, and even see a show during the annual Watermelon Festival. Hope is full of ranch-style homes and quaint cottages, all within a relatively walkable locale. I-30 runs through the north end of town, making the Texas border imminently accessible, as well as Little Rock to the east.