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After July 4, we don’t have anything official to celebrate until Labor Day in early September. But that doesn’t stop the People Who Plan Things from creating made-up reasons to celebrate. National Relaxation Day Sunday, Aug. 15, fits the bill perfectly, especially since it lands right before school starts! In a state that is home to the very first National Park in Hot Springs, Arkansans have relaxing down to a science. From rivers and lakes for floating to vacation homes to kick back in, The Natural State has you covered.
Over the last few years, Only in Arkansas writers have featured quite a few great ways to relax, so here’s a collection of some of my favorites. Maybe they’ll give you some ideas for your Relaxation Day!
Relaxation Day Stays
First, let’s start with places to stay. We’ve got a roundup of unique rentals, a coffee house that has a rental above (can you imagine how dreamy this place smells!?), a charming historic farmstead, a Victorian Grand Lady, and a glamping set up in Fayetteville for a solo trip or a weekend with friends.
Stay at Eureka Springs Coffee House
Coulter Farmstead Historic Retreat
Crescent Hotel: Grand Old Lady of the Ozarks
The Hideout: Urban Glamping in Fayetteville
Low Key Fun
There’s a lot of adventure to be found in Arkansas if that’s what you’re looking for, and there are plenty of us who believe finishing the day covered with dirt and sweat is a sign of a full day of relaxation, but this list is focused on low key fun. We’ve got shady getaways, opportunities to dine with great views of the water, a salt cave experience, and a collection of easy day trips for those of you who want to hit the road.
9 Northwest Arkansas Fall Day Trips
Relaxing Outdoors
Finally, for readers who like it all, how about a couple of outdoor options with something for everyone, including campsites for an overnight stay, a visit to Hot Springs’ infamous Bathhouse Row, and a unique getaway on top of the Boston Mountains?
Henry Gray Hurricane Lake Wildlife Management Area
Escape Into the Past on Bathhouse Row
Getaway on the Boston Mountains
Bluffton Preserve on the Archey Fork
Wherever you spend National Relaxation Day weekend this year, we’d love for you to share on social media and tag us in your photo! Be safe and have a great time!
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