Helena: A Culturally and Historically Rich Town Along the Mississippi River
Helena is one of the cities in Phillips County, Arkansas. It prides itself on having a lot of historic sites and scenic locations. This city lies along the Mississippi River, which provides many outdoor choices for its residents and visitors. Culturally, Helena has also been known as “the Blues Capital of the Delta”. The nearest airport that services Helena, AR is the Memphis International Airport, which is 68 miles from the town center.
Best Time to Visit
As a center for blues music, Helena celebrates this heritage by hosting the King Biscuit Blues Festival every October. This event attracts thousands of people from all over the world so expect Helena hotels to be crowded during this month.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Helena, Arkansas offers educational attraction, sports action, and entertainment to its guests. To know more about the history of Helena and its heritage, you can drop by at the Delta Cultural Center. This historic building has many interpretative exhibitions, resources, and public presentations of Arkansas’ glorious past. Another point of interest that you will enjoy visiting if you are into architecture is the Perry Street Historic District. This location has 15 antiquated buildings that were built from 18830-1930. If you are traveling to the town to do some sightseeing then the Isle of Capri Casino Hotel is centrally located to many of the major tourist spots in the area. Aside from its convenient location, you will surely have some fun trying out its gaming and gambling facilities. The Best Western Inn is just a 20-minute walk away from the J.R. House Athletic Complex so it is the best choice for accommodation if you are attending a sporting event at Helena.