How to spend a day in Siloam Springs
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Our "how to spend a day" series takes a look at how to have the best time in various parts of Northwest Arkansas.
Bring the kids
🤽 During the summer months, splash around at the Family Aquatic Center.
🍕 Share some pizza and cheesy pesto breadsticks at Fratelli's Wood-Fired Pizzeria.
📚 Explore events or just peruse the shelves at the public library.
🍦 Treat yourself and the kiddos to a scoop of cookie dough or strawberries and cream at Pure Joy Ice Cream.
Kick back and relax
☕️ Start the day with a cup of coffee and breakfast pastry or sandwich at Pour Jons or The Café on Broadway.
🌽 Browse and buy local at the farmers market from May through October.
🎥 Catch a matinee at Center Cinemas.
🍷 Sample various Arkansas beers and wines at Creekside Taproom.
🥪 End the evening with a burger or sandwich like the blackberry bacon grilled cheese at The Park House Kitchen and Bar.
For the active
🍳 Prepare for a day of activity with a country breakfast from Cathy's Corner.
🛶 Kayak rapids, go climbing or take a dip at Siloam Springs Kayak Park. You can spend all day here if you have it in you.
🚲 Bike around City Lake.
🥟 Stop by Hub 412 and take your pick of food trucks like Venezuelan street food at Delicias de Venzuela or Asian bites at Yum & Tums.
🍺 Follow it up with a local beer at Ivory Bill Brewing Co.
Play around
🪓 Try your hand at axe throwing or archery at Arch & Axe.
🛍 Peruse downtown shops like Broken Vessels Pottery Studio or Heart of the Home.
🧁 Treat yourself to some sweets at The Downtown Bakery — consider a cupcake or cinnamon roll.
🌭 Taste one (or more) types of sausages at the German-inspired Ziggy's Downtown.
🎰 Bonus: You can also go across the border in West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma, and venture to Cherokee Hotel & Casino to blow off some steam at the slot machines.