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Located in central Arkansas, White County includes the communities of Bradford, Bald Knob, Judsonia, Pangburn, Rose Bud, Romance, Beebe and Searcy, the county seat. Nearly 80,000 people live and work in the county, which includes both suburban and rural landscapes. Centrally located, it’s easy to explore most of the state with a short drive, but you may be surprised at how much there is to see and do. Here are our picks for the top 8 things to do in White County.
Fishing
The Little Red River tops most local anglers’ lists of best places to go fishing, but White County has a lot of fishing hot spots. Some of our favorite sites include:
Lake Barnett
White River
Henry Gray Hurricane Lake – Bald Knob
Bald Knob Lake
Beebe Community Pond
Searcy City Lake
Museums
Learning should never end and regularly visiting museums is a great way to practice being a lifelong learner. White County has several museums that will pique the interests of the young and the old.
The Black House Art Gallery – Searcy
MoPac Rail Museum – Bald Knob
Pioneer Village – Searcy
Museum of Biblical Archaeology – Searcy (Harding University)
Local Colleges
The colleges and universities in White County are for more than just college students. The beautiful campuses offer events and activities for the community at large, provide a safe place to go for a walk to experience lifelong learning opportunities, and they offer a variety of programs and services to children and families.
Harding University
Arkansas State University – Beebe
Arkansas State University – Searcy
Photo courtesy of Al Fowler.
Historic Sites
White County has a rich history, and historic properties are located throughout the county. The history is diverse, and efforts have been taken to preserve some of the most beautiful and exciting sites. A few of our favorites include:
Judsonia Bridge
Smyrna Church – Center Hill
White County Courthouse – Searcy
Strawberry Sheds – Bald Knob
Rialto Theater – Searcy
Grand Army of the Republic Memorial – Judsonia
Pattie Cobb Hall – Searcy (Harding University)
Spring Park – Searcy
Photo courtesy of Do Drop In.
Flea Markets
Although some really great flea markets exist throughout the county, Beebe is considered the flea market capital of White County. With over 10 brick-and-mortar flea markets and antique shops, there is always some treasure to be found or stroll through the outdoor Beebe flea market held every Saturday at 2204 W Dewitt Henry Drive.
Do Drop In – Beebe
Little Bit of This and That – Beebe
The Junk House – Beebe
Apple Tree Flea Market – Beebe
The Bee’s Knees – Searcy
Freeway Emporium – Searcy
Thackerland – Judsonia
Photo courtesy of Al Fowler.
Murals
Local artist Jason White is well known for his mural work in White County and throughout the state. Several of White’s murals are located in downtown Searcy. White also served a role in getting the Art Alley started.
Festivals
Strawberry Homefest – Bald Knob (and don’t forget to grab a famous strawberry shortcake at the Bulldog Restaurant!)
Get Down Downtown – Searcy
World Championship Chocolate Gravy Cookoff
Fallin’ Blackbird Festival – Beebe
Photo courtesy of Harding University.
Live Performances
Something magical happens when the house lights dim, and the stage lights come up. Viewers are instantly transported into the world of the performers, and for a few hours, you can forget about the real world and fully immerse yourself in song and dance.
Ulrey Performing Arts Studio – Harding University
Center on the Square – Searcy
Searcy High School Drama
ASU Beebe Theatre Department
Searcy Citizen Park Concert Series
The Studio – Bald Knob
Do you have a favorite spot in White County that we’ve overlooked? Leave us a comment so we can add it to our list!
Cover photo courtesy of Al Fowler.
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