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Here are some things to do while you are here in town or maybe entertaining out of town guests or you might just want to see what everyone is talking about when you hear about how great Downtown is now!  send me an email and let me hear from you! 

jhughes@fortsmithar.gov 

RIB ROOM 

IS Now OPEN!

Check the actual schedule for the shows and when you can order ribs here at their web site!

www.ribroom.com 

Come out and enjoy the market on North 2nd and Garrison. Authentic growers and crafters. If you are interested in being a vendor, see the application and find more info at:

http://www.godowntownfs.com/farmersmarket.aspx

 

THINGS TO SEE  

and 

A FEW NEW SHOPPING EXPERIENCES! 

 

A beautiful statue of US Marshal Bass Reeves located in Pendergraft Park, Adjacent to the Fort Smith National Historic Site! New retail stores and two new antique stores in the 700 block of Garrison! 16 new businesses opened in Downtown in 2012. Let me know how many of you have visited all of these wonderful places and more in Downtown Fort Smith...
Historic Plaques Donated to Downtown  These are extremely cool. Having our great history team up with a bit of modern technology allows citizens and tourist to literally have additional hours of fun on the avenue. You can get an idea of how cool this is by checking out the videos here on our site. Check It OUT! We also want to thank the private investors who made this all happen.
FARMERS MARKET! 

North 2nd & Garrison Parking Lot

 

Open all year with peak season beginning in May. All year selling on Saturdays and then peak, Tuesdays and Saturdays,60+ vendors set up to sell authentic, home grown, baked, and crafted goods.  7am to noon.  2nd & Garrison . Want to be a vendor? Click Here  for the current Application!  Check out the Market video at http://www.godowntownfs.com/farmersmarket.aspx  All merchandise sold at this market must be grown or produced by the vendor. Reselling is not allowed! 
The Fort Smith Trolley Museum  100 South 4th - 783-0205 - You can catch a ride at the Fort Smith Museum of History! check out http://www.fstm.org/ 
Little Theatre Located in Downtown you will not want to miss this fantastic  Season...Check it out! www.fslt.org
Belle Starr Antique Mall 21 North 4th- on the corner of North A & 4th. 479-226-3131...taking applications for vendors now!

http://www.bellestarrantiques.com/ 

 

Fort Smith Convention Center Check out this fantastic schedule! www.fortsmithar.gov 
Fort Smith National Historic Site

 

 

Activities planned all year round, so check it out! http://www.nps.gov/fosm/index.htm
So Now For The Live Music Scene. WE HAVE THE BEST LOCAL MUCISIANS AND OUR VENUE OWNERS REALLY 'BRING IT' WHEN THEY BOOK THE TRAVELING SHOWS!
Doe's Eat Place - Best steaks, cold beer, excellent wine list, the location is a renovated brewery. You for sure need to visit this place! (The best Doe's we have been to!) North 3rd & E. Live music Friday & Saturday Nights, weather permitting! call 479.784.9111 for schedule.
R. Landry's New Orleans Cafe  - really great seafood, gumbo, catfish, etc 613 Garrison

Free Parking at 2nd & Garrison

Catch the FREE Downtown Shuttle

 While you enjoy the sights and sounds Downtown, park for free at 2nd & Garrison and catch the Downtown Rubber Wheel Trolley. The Trolley loops the district and will come back and pick you up when you ask them to.

 

 


Activities On The Avenue

Downtown Fort Smith Cultural Community
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Fort Smith Little Theatre 401 North 6th - 783-2966
Fort Smith Museum of History 320 Rogers Avenue - 783-7841
National Historic Site - Home of the Hanging Judge Parker Gallo 301 Parker Avenue - 783-3961
Fort Smith Trolley Museum - Take a ride on our authentic Electric Trolley 100 South 4th - 783-0205
The Fort Smith Convention & Visitors Center Located in Miss Laura's, the only Brothel listed on The National Register for Historic Locations! 2 North B Street - 783-8888
Arkansas Best Performing Arts Center 55 South 7th - 788-8932
The Clayton House - Stop in for a visit!   514 North 6th - 783-3000
   


Downtown Development Central Business Improvement District
623 Garrison Avenue
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901
PH: 479-784-1001
FAX: 479-784-1002