About this city
Also known as: Gateway to Petit Jean Mountain
Morrilton is a historic, scenically rich river valley city situated dynamically on the northern bank of the Arkansas River along the scenic Interstate 40 corridor. Established as a river trading post and later developed rapidly during the expansion of the Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad in the 1870s, it serves as the historic gateway to Petit Jean Mountain. The city beautifully bridges its heavy agricultural and manufacturing economy with world-class mountaintop geological formations and automotive history.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Hike to the breathtaking 95-foot drop of Cedar Falls at Petit Jean State Park, view rare vintage cars at the Museum of Automobiles, and walk along the historic downtown commercial district.
