We kicked off our final day in Arkansas with a delicious breakfast! Normally, we do not go out for breakfast, but I learned that this place in Hot Springs was a must and it was delicious!
The Pancake Shop
We stopped at the Pancake Shop and it did not disappoint. It is a family business that has been around for almost 100 years and is simple and good! Jacob and I had their signature French toast and Mark, Sarah, and Benjamin had their enormous pancakes! The portions were huge, it was very affordable, and was just good, no fuss, homemade cooking. Delicious!
Fort Smith
Our final stop in Arkansas was to Fort Smith National Historic Site. We’ve been to a lot of forts on our travels, and it is always interesting to see how life was like and what made that fort unique. This fort was on the edge of the frontier and Indian territory. There were many stories from soldiers, the Trail of Tears, scandals, outlaws, and the lawmen who pursued them. We learned there were a great many western movies set in this place. It was first established in 1817 and lasted until 1896.
The main building has served various purposes. In served as enlisted men’s barracks and dining hall for a time. Then it was converted to a courthouse and jail.
The kids loved the jail and locking us in! We then ate lunch with some rowdy squirrels.
Wichita
Once we left Fort Smith, we left Arkansas and made our way to Wichita, Kansas – our home for the night.
