Jonesboro

Getting there

By plane The closest major airport to Jonesboro is in Memphis, Tennessee (MEM IATA).

1 Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR IATA). A small airport that has non-stop service on Air Choice One to St. Louis.

Getting around

The main streets to remember are Johnson Ave, Nettleton Ave, Highland Dr, Main St./Southwest Dr., Caraway Rd, Stadium Blvd, which is south of Interstate 555, and Red Wolf Boulevard which was North of Interstate 555. Same street different names depending on your location. These six streets form a sort of grid around town. Another one to know is US HWY 63 (renamed Interstate 555) as it is how you are going to enter and leave Jonesboro. Southwest Drive, Caraway Road, and Stadium Blvd are all accessible from 63; the other three intersect the three accessible from 63.

See

1 Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center, 600 E Lawson Rd (in the southern part of town), ☏ +1 870 933-6787. This is a great place to spend a few hours and relax while either watching the animals from the air-conditioned observation deck or hiking along the several trails which wind around the property. Children will love the interactive exhibits in the main building. Fliers at the door contain information on Arkansas hunting as well as other things. (updated Dec 2024) University Museum, 320 University Loop (on Arkansas State University campus), ☏ +1 870-972-2074. Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM. Natural history and cultural exhibits of the area. free, $2 donation welcomed. Bradbury Art Museum, 201 Olympic Dr (on Arkansas State University campus), ☏ +1 870-972-3687. Tu-Sa Noon-5PM. Contemporary art. free.

Do

1 Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 AR-168 North, Paragould, ☏ +1 870 573-6751. This state park centers around the geographical oddity of Crowley's Ridge, a loess formation of elevated land in an otherwise flat delta region. In addition, the park features some attractive stone and log buildings built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Free. (updated Sep 2021) 2 Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 AR-141, ☏ +1 870 932-2615. A nice relaxing environment with lake and trees. You can bring hiking boots, a fishing pole, or tent, or rent a boat. Free. (updated Sep 2021)

Buy

1 The Mall at Turtle Creek, 3000 East Highland Dr, ☏ +1 870 336-2500. Has many stores of interest. (updated Dec 2024)

Eat

Jonesboro has a steadily-expanding array of national chains - Outback, Chili's, Olive Garden - so you'll find many familiar names. But there are a growing number of popular independent, home-grown choices as well.

1 Demo's Smokehouse and Barbecue, 1851 South Church St (Just north of Highland and South Main), ☏ +1 870 935-6633. Daily 11AM-8:30PM. Locally celebrated for its barbecue and beans. Superfast service. 2 Upper Crust Pizza Co., 3120 Shelby Drive, ☏ +1 870 336-7500. Su-Th 11AM-10PM, F Sa 11AM-11PM. Good selection of pizzas and salads that goes beyond national chains in choices. Comfortable hangout to watch big sporting events.

Drink & nightlife

Jonesboro is in a dry county, but there are a few restaurants and clubs in town that serve alcohol if you have a membership.

Sleep

1 Holiday Inn, 3006 South Caraway Rd, ☏ +1 870 3335100, toll-free: +1 800 788 271, [email protected]. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. 2 Motel 6, 2300 South Caraway Road, ☏ +1 870 520-6367. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM.