Take a look at more of what Jonesboro has to offer!
From outdoor hang outs to local coffee shops and more!
The largest city-owned park in the state of Arkansas draws a crowd all year long. Craighead Forest Park is surrounded by hard and soft surface trails for running, walking, biking, and mountain biking. You can walk along the shoreline of the lake or weave in and out of our towering trees. The kids will love our new playgrounds.
Joe Mack Campbell Sports Complex or "Joe Mack" as it is called, is the home of Jonesboro recreational sports. Youth and adult baseball and soccer leagues make this West-end location one of the hottest spots in town almost every night. Between games, walk the surrounding trail, watch the kids tackle the huge playground, or grab a cool drink at one of the many concession stands. Joe Mack has it all.
Miracle League Park is the largest baseball field in the state specifically designed for mentally and physically challenged children and adults. Miracle League teams play on a a custom-designed, rubberized turf field that allows players in wheelchairs and other assistive devices while helping to prevent injuries. Located at the South Side Softball Complex, Miracle League Field is accompanied by a large playground that is ADA compliant and handicap-accessible.
Locally born and raised, Shadrachs Roasting Company is a Jonesboro staple. You can drive up and get your coffee to go at five locations throughout the city or take your time, sit, and sip at two sit-down locations. As they say at Shadrachs, "It's fuel for your soul".
Down home cookin'. That's all they serve up at Sue's Kitchen. A mainstay in Jonesboro for decades, Sue's is right in the middle of town on Caraway Road. If you follow the mantra "Eat where the locals eat" you better follow the crowd to Sue's.
Sit, sip, and tell a story. Whether you want to cozy up on a couch or sit outside in the sun with your favorite furry friend, Story Coffee House is the place to be. Get your drink, hot or cold, a favorite book, and hang out at Story.
Cool threads highlight one of Jonesboro's on-trend boutiques. If you want it, the Refinery has it in your size and color.
Take some time for self-care. Body Indulgence Spa & Boutique is a full service spa, salon and boutique. We specialize in massages, facials, waxing, nails & hair. Our boutique is one of a kind.
Style Encore buys and sells gently used women’s casual and business clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories. Unlike consignment stores, Style Encore pays cash on the spot for items purchased. There are no appointments to make and you don’t have to wait days or weeks to get paid for your items. We buy all day, every day, so you get to decide when you are going to sell to us based on your schedule!
We know you're hot. From high intensity interval training to eight different types of isometric workouts, HOTWORX will help you get your sweat on. With two locations in Jonesboro, this modern studio brings you virtual training from some of the hottest yoga instructors in the country.
Feel the burn! Orange Theory Fitness uses science, coaching and technology to charge your metabolism and burn more calories. Whether you want to take a class or work out on your own, Orange Theory has the type of workout that fits you.
The Trim Gym has you covered, no matter how you work out. Jonesboro's original fitness center covers a lot of ground. Racquet sports, basketball, swimming, weights, and crossfit training are just the start. There is also a women's-only workout area. Single and family memberships are available. You can work out on your own or get a trainer. And don't forget to get a smoothie on your way out after your workout.
Get out and learn! The Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center on the southern edge of Jonesboro tells the story of a unique ridge atop the Mississippi Delta. The center adjoins the southern boundary of Craighead Forest Park and includes a 5.5-acre prairie, 2.5-acre pond and approximately 100 acres of woodlands and is free to all! With indoor and outdoor exhibits, films and trails, weather isn't a factor.
Open to the public and free, the Bradbury Art Museum is located in the Fowler Center on the campus of Arkansas State University. The museum features changing exhibitions of contemporary art in all media from prominent regional, national, and international artists.
Touch and learn. The Arkansas State University Museum is a centerpiece of the A-State campus. Located in the A-State Library in the heart of the campus, the museum offers a rich history of the Delta Region. Included at the museum is the Tinkering Studio. A purely hands-on maker-space where children and adults can build and create.
Have an adult beverage and knock down some pins. The Social, located in Greensborough Village, is one of the city's new hotspots. Intimate and fun with a great menu, this is the place to get some friends together and chill. Six lanes of bowling add a little competition to the mix, just to give the night an edge.
Come early, stay late. That's what they say about the Brickhouse Grill in Downtown Jonesboro. Get a great meal, dance, or just hang with friends on the rooftop, you can't go wrong. Always be on the lookout for live music. Pop-up concerts have been known to happen.
Jonesboro's finest dining. This is the place where you make an evening special. Whether it's just the two of you needing a quiet dinner together or an opportunity to impress out of town guests, Omar's is the place to dine. Take a glass of your favorite wine to the rooftop and watch the sunset to cap off a perfect evening.
Party on Beale Street, take in the Triple-A Redbirds, or catch the NBA Grizzlies. You can be parked and having fun in Memphis, Tennessee barely an hour after leaving your own driveway. Even better, after that taste of big-city life, you get to come home to nice, quiet, Jonesboro.
What's better than cooling down on a summer day than chillin' in a river? You can grab friends and float or put on your waders and enjoy some of the best fly fishing in the country on the Spring River. One of the region's hottest spots during the summer, you'll make friends fast on the water.
Hiking, biking, and fishing surround you. Jonesboro has a wonderful state park no matter which direction you head. Unwind on a canoe on Lake Frierson or snap a selfie at Mammoth Spring at the headwaters of the Spring River. Make time to hit several parks in one day if you like!
The state's top tourist spot, Hot Springs and Hot Springs National Park bring in visitors from all over the world. You can bet on the ponies at Oaklawn Casino and Resort, relax in the natural hot springs, or take in a show. It's easy to fill a weekend and barely scratch the surface.
The Gateway To The West is just a short drive up I-55. Cardinals Baseball, NHL Hockey, museums and more. The newly renovated Gateway Arch National Park gives a great history of our part of the country. Don't miss the chance to take the tram to the top of the Arch.
Over 550 miles of lakefront and 22,000 acres of water await. There are 19 developed U.S. Army Corps of Engineers parks that provide plenty of opportunities for camping and for water sports. Boating, water skiing, ping and swimming are all extremely popular on the lake.
