El Dorado: Entertainment Capital of South Arkansas
El Dorado, AR has a rich history and has been the center of the 1920s oil boom in Arkansas. The city’s name translates to “The Golden Land” was presumed to be named after the four men who surveyed the region prior to early settlements. Music lovers will find a home in El Dorado, Arkansas at the El Dorado Symphony and Choral Society. It was intended to provide an avenue to the unique talents and unusual abilities of musicians in the community. For entertainment, you can easily head downtown and check out the stores and restaurants in the region as well as numerous nightlife entertainments.
Best Time to Visit
El Dorado is loved for the outdoor activities and attractions in the region that can be best enjoyed during warm weather months. April to June and August through October are the best time to enjoy the region, with hotel rates quite expensive due to the number of tourists visiting the region.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Hampton Inn El Dorado and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, El Dorado, AR puts you in a good location for sightseeing, getting around the local attractions and recreation. Just a few miles away is the Sandy Beach Park where you can bathe, try out water activities or simply blend in with the crowd for a fine day at the beach. The El Dorado Confederate Monument is an iconic landmark not to be missed in the region. Stunning flowers in bloom and lawns of greens can be your hosts for picnics or simply a sanctuary you can spend a quiet afternoon in Cecil Taylor Wilson Garden.