Title: Hope Travel Guide: Best of Hope, Arkansas Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Hope](https://expedia.co.uk/Hope-Hotels.d6135614.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Hope](https://expedia.co.uk/Hope-Holiday-Rentals.d6135614.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Hope](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Hope.d6135614.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Hope Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Hope.d6135614.Car-Hire-Guide)[Hope Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Hope.d6135614.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Hope Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Hope](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135614/607c08a9-a8d5-4f2a-bbc6-8ebd56f82c12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hope](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135614/607c08a9-a8d5-4f2a-bbc6-8ebd56f82c12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Old Washington Historic State Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6096484/15fd4379-b750-4881-9570-2db6adb56865.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Old Washington Historic State Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6096484/8bf734d8-e91c-49ef-99ca-d2e344dc8f51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hope showing heritage elements and a house as well as an individual female](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135614/161ee4ab-571b-4963-87ec-e4b8c3f1dfbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Hope Things to do #### This small town in Arkansas has two claims to fame: It is the birthplace of former U.S. President Bill Clinton and home to some of the world’s largest watermelons. Before former U.S. President Bill Clinton lived in the White House, his home was in Hope. Visit the charming seat of Hempstead County in southwestern Arkansas. Discover today’s many cultural offerings and its beginnings as a railroad town. Discover Hope’s origins at the Cairo and Fulton Depot. The city was established when tracks of the Cairo and Fulton Railway, the predecessor of the Union Pacific Railway, were being laid across Arkansas. The first passenger train arrived in 1872, and Hope grew from there. Hope’s oldest building, the depot today serves as Southwest Arkansas Arts Council’sheadquarters. Learn more about the city’s history at the Hope Visitor Centre and Museum in the restored 1912 railroad depot. Browse exhibits containing historic photos, railroad memorabilia and information about Bill Clinton. Visit the President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home, a national historic site. The two-story house, a simple white structure with green trim, was the home of the future 42nd president of the United States from his birth in 1946 until age four. Step back in time at Historic Washington State Park just outside the city limits. Walk among over 30 immaculately preserved 19th-century structures in the historic village. See a variety of architectural styles, from stately Greek revival and Italianate buildings to simple hand-hewn wooden homes. Check out historic artefacts, including weapons, period clothing and antique furniture inside the buildings. Come to Hope in August to enjoy the Hope Watermelon Festival, an annual event with thousands of visitors. Druggist John S. Gibson started a watermelon-growing competition in the 1920s, which grew to a giant festival. The 4-day event has since revealed some of the world’s largest watermelons, including Guinness Book of World Record winners. Enjoy live music, arts and crafts, delicious food and, of course, watermelon. At the 1992 Democratic National Convention, Bill Clinton famously said, "I still believe in a place called Hope." Learn why this small but impactful city has enchanted thousands. - Top hotels in Hope - Top Holiday Rentals in Hope ![Hampton Inn & Suites Hope](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5540000/5532900/5532838/w3839h3071x0y152-8cd27b6b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton Inn & Suites Hope 2700 N Hervey St Hope AR Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £93 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Hope. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Expo ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (847 reviews) The gentleman that check me in was so nice and courteous. I love it Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=5532838&PinnedHotelID=5532838&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6135614) ![Best Western Of Hope](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21000/20963/eb451aca_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Of Hope 1800 Holiday Drive Hope AR £78 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hope. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (613 reviews) The clerk was wonderful and our room was very clean and comfortable. The breakfast was much appreciated, had a decent selection, and the attendant was friendly and responsive to requests/needs. The parking lot and surrounding property wasn’t stellar, but was fine for a one-night stay. 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(351 reviews) Staff clean room Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=1340643&PinnedHotelID=1340643&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6135614) [See all 26 properties in Hope](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6135614) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Litchi bed and breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48840000/48835700/48835661/08844619_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Litchi bed and breakfast Hope AR Stay at this holiday home in Hope. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hempstead County Library and President William ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hope-Hotels-Bed-And-Breakfast-Litchi.h48835661.Hotel-Information) ![Washington Grace Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30420000/30415700/30415618/8c51c86a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Washington Grace Cottage Washington AR Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, furnished lanais and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions B.W. Edwards Weapons ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (230 reviews) The Christmas decorations were nice. Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington-Hotels-Washington-Grace-Cottage.h30415618.Hotel-Information) ![Relaxing Lake House Retreat on 12 Acres](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112150000/112145800/112145764/w1260h831x0y0-532d2f05_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Relaxing Lake House Retreat on 12 Acres Texarkana AR Stay at this holiday home in Texarkana. Enjoy laundry facilities, a pool table and patios. 10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews) I taught my 4 year old granddaughter to fish We caught several. The lake front views are beautiful, especially in the evening. The house is nicely furnished. The beds are very comfortable. I highly recommend this place. Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Texarkana-Hotels-Relaxing-Lake-House-Retreat-On-12-Acres.h112145764.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Hope](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6135614&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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The home has deep projecting eaves and a broad one-story hipped roof porch on the front. Its style is American foursquare, so called because of its square floor plan. There are many foursquare houses in towns and cities across the country, most built during the early years of the 20th century. The Clinton house dates from 1917. The Cassidy family moved into the home in 1938, when Clinton's mother, Virginia, was in high school, and purchased the house in 1946. The restored interior still has much of its original detail, including the staircase in the living room, with its turned balusters and massive, paneled newel post. A small pantry features built-in cupboards. Virtually all of the second floor finishes are original, including the flooring and the beaded board in the hallway and nursery. On 12/25/15, fire broke out at the National Historic Site, around 3:20 a.m. according to police, and is being investigated by the FBI as arson. #roadtrip #arkansas #history #culture #nps #hope #clinton #museum #restored #nationalhistoricsite #nationslparkservice #billclinton #williamjeffersonclinton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135614/5663ec27-f9cc-45f8-93d1-cf0c2b157500.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site Find out about the history of Hope when you take a trip to President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site. Take in the jazz scene while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/President-William-Jefferson-Clinton-Birthplace-Home-National-Historic-Site-Hope.d6096482.Attraction) #### University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana at Hope Explore the campus of University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana at Hope during your stay in Hope. Discover the museums and churches in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Arkansas-Hope-Texarkana-At-Hope-Hope.d932056557405896704.Attraction) #### Hope City Hall After visiting Hope City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hope. Take in the museums and countryside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hope-City-Hall-Hope.d932056236598525952.Attraction) #### Expo Shopping Center You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Expo Shopping Center during your trip to Hope. Discover the museums and churches in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Expo-Shopping-Center-Hope.d932056204640022528.Attraction) #### Wadley Regional Medical Center at Hope If Wadley Regional Medical Center at Hope is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Hope. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wadley-Regional-Medical-Center-At-Hope-Hope.d624553223862300672.Attraction) #### Hope City Visitor Center After visiting Hope City Visitor Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hope. Discover the museums and churches in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hope-City-Visitor-Center-Hope.d950678346866438144.Attraction) ### Other places like Hope - Cities near Hope ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app