ArkansasAviation & Car Culture
Arkansas trades flat runways for Ozark switchbacks. It is home base for the C-130 fleet, and its mountain roads draw riders and drivers from all over the South.
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Arkansas aviation
- Arkansas Air & Military Museum, FayettevilleRacing planes and military aircraft in a WWII-era wooden hangar at Drake Field.
- Little Rock Air Force BaseThe center of C-130 Hercules training for the U.S. and allied air forces.
- Arkansas Aviation Hall of FameHonoring the state's aviators, housed with the air and military museum collection.
Arkansas car culture
- Museum of Automobiles, Petit Jean MountainFounded by Governor Winthrop Rockefeller, with classics, antiques, and an Arkansas-built Climber.
- Petit Jean Mountain swap meetAn annual antique auto swap meet and car show on the museum grounds.
Best drives in Arkansas
Pig Trail Scenic BywayHighway 23 through the Ozark National Forest, famous for its tunnel of trees and tight curves.
Scenic 7 BywayArkansas' first state scenic byway, crossing the Ouachita and Ozark mountains.
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Arkansas FAQ
Where can I see vintage and military aircraft in Arkansas?
Start with Arkansas Air & Military Museum, Little Rock Air Force Base, and Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame. Racing planes and military aircraft in a WWII-era wooden hangar at Drake Field.
Where are the best car events and race tracks in Arkansas?
Car people in Arkansas head to Museum of Automobiles, and Petit Jean Mountain swap meet. Founded by Governor Winthrop Rockefeller, with classics, antiques, and an Arkansas-built Climber.
What are the best scenic drives in Arkansas?
Pig Trail Scenic Byway and Scenic 7 Byway are two of the most popular. Highway 23 through the Ozark National Forest, famous for its tunnel of trees and tight curves.
Does Prop & Piston ship to Arkansas?
Yes. Orders ship in 1-2 business days and typically arrive in 4-7 business days anywhere in Arkansas.
Neighboring states
Event schedules, hours, and access change. Check with each venue before you go.