Fort Smith Arkansas | American auto transport destinations

Fort Smith lies on the Arkansas/Oklahoma border, at the junction of the Arkansas and Poteau Rivers. Beginning as a military post in 1817, Fort Smith became well known for it's role in settling the "Wild West" and it's law enforcement. Keeping with that historical background, Fort Smith became home to the US Marshall Service National Museum in 2007.

With a mild winter climate and hot humid summers, Fort Smith is home to major manufacturing facilities for Whirlpool, Georgia-Pacific, Gerber, Planters Peantus, and many others.Recreation and sports enjoy a larege following in Fort Smith. Not only are there the traditional sports of the University of Arkansas Fort Smith and public schools, there are also several independant sports porgrams administered by local organizations ranging from Soccer, Gaelic Football, Baseball, Swimming, and several others.

Fort Smith is not without culture. It features the Fort Smith Art Center, Fort Smith Symphony, Fort Smith Community Brass Band, Western Arkansas Ballet, the McCafferty School of Irish Dance, and a host of other cultural activities. Being the largest city in western Arkansas, Fort Smith offers many features and attractions to residents and visitors alike. Venues for large scale events include the Rivverfront Amphitheater, Fort Smith Convention Center, and Kay rodgers Park. Shopping includes the Central Mall, the largest indoor mall in the state, as well as many national chain stores including Dillard's, J.C. Penney, Target, Kohl's, Sears, Best Buy, Home Depot, Old Navy, and a plethora of others.

Notable landmarks in Fort Smith include the Fort Smith National Historic site, home to the remains of the original 1817 fort, the Fort Smith Museum of Natural History, the Belle Grove Historic District, Fort Chaffee (where Elvis got his first Government-Issue haircut on his way to basic training in Texas) and Ed Walker's Resturant, home to the the biggest hamburger sold in Arkansas. Annual events include the Old Fort Days Rodeo, Fort Smith Rivermont Blues Fest, Arkansas-Oklahoma State Fair, and For Smith Airshow.

So, if you're a cowboy looking to rejoin your roots, an engineer working at one of the many manufacturing plants, or anything in between, count on Classic Auto Express to find a ride for your ride so you can explore all that Fort Smith offers when you get there.