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Mar 15, 2024 · The 1912 Iron Mountain depot was rededicated in 1996 as a visitor center and museum. Exhibits include the history of Hope, the story of Hope’s world champion watermelons, Missouri Pacific Railroad memorabilia, and the life of Clinton from Hope to the White House.
- 350 feet
- 33º40’04″N 093º35’27″W
- 10.68 square miles (2020 Census)
- 8,952 (2020 Census)
- Coffee Fix
- History
- Murals and Art
- Shopping
- Places to Eat in Hope, Arkansas
- Fair Park
- William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home and National Historic Site
- Oakhaven/Airport
Start your day by grabbing a coffee from HeBrews 11:1, a family-owned coffee shop that opened in 2019. HeBrews is part of the Arkansas Coffee Trailand offers hot and iced coffees with staples as well as seasonal drinks such as Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Peppermint Patty, and Autumn Pistachio Latte. The HeBrews menu features teas as well, from Country...
Klipsch Heritage Museum
Another new addition to the downtown area is a building in the Klipsch Heritage Museum Association system: the Klipsch Museum of Audio History and visitors center. The center opened in March in a historic home downtown next to the President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home. A key feature of the center is its period rooms filled with music, decor and Klipsch speakers from different decades through history. It’s a unique spot to visit in that while other museums offer things to look at...
Train Depot
My first stop when exploring a new town is usually the Welcome Center. In Hope, that’s the Historic Train Depot. On the National Register of Historic Places, this restored 1912 Train Depot currently runs as a major Amtrak stop in the region but will keep you entertained longer than a layover. Bathroom memorabilia – The bathrooms alone make it a reason to stop. Make sure your party knows everything is okay because you could spend upward of 30 minutes checking out all the pictures and historica...
When cruising around downtown and across the city, you can find random pieces of art hidden in public and down a few alleys. Wilson’s Saloon– This painting hangs in the alley behind Antique Row off Elm St. in downtown Hope facing the railroad tracks and City Hall. It lends itself to a time in history when exposed brick and simple paint were a neces...
Martin’s – Spend some time shopping at Martin’s, a department store with deep roots in Hope. The current store at 914 N Hervey Street offers men’s, women’s and junior’s clothing, as well as cosmetic, home, shoe and accessories departments. Martin’s recently celebrated its 63-year anniversary. The store opened in 1959 selling shoes. After many moves...
Sightseeing and shopping can only lead up to one thing: food. Try one of these unique offerings in Hope for lunch or snacks: 1. La Mangonada– 118 S. Walnut St. for Mexican Street Food and lunch offerings such as nachos and elote (hot corn in a cream sauce). Their signature item is the Mangonada, a mango ice cream-like treat topped with sweet and sa...
It’s home to the Hope Watermelon Festival, held the second week of August each year. This year, the 42nd Annual Hope Watermelon Festivalwas the biggest, brightest, and sweetest one yet. The park was purchased in 1908 for $1,600 and included 40 acres. Over time, the park added 146+ acres, and today it includes almost 190 acres of public recreational...
In the older part of Hope sits a modest two-story white house that was the first home to America’s 42nd President. Bill Clinton was born just a few months after his father was tragically killed. He and his mother, Virginia Blythe, came here to live with his grandparents for the first few years of his life. This home and the surrounding land are now...
This area of town was the Southwest Proving Grounds during World War II. According to the Encyclopedia of Arkansas, “ In 1941, the Department of War acquired more than 50,000 acres in Hempstead County and spent approximately $15 million to build a testing ground for ordinance.” This time in history changed the trajectory of many of the towns, movin...
- Visitors Information Center. No matter where you find yourself, if you’re new in town and looking for things to do see and do, it’s always a good idea to check out the visitor information center if you can find one.
- President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home. If you’ve ever heard Bill Clinton referred to as ‘The Man from Hope,’ it’s because he was born in the small town in the southwest corner of Arkansas.
- Klipsch Museum of Audio History. Though his name isn’t too well known outside certain audio and technology circles, Paul W. Klipsch was one of the founding fathers of the country’s audio revolution that swept the nation in the years immediately after World War II.
- Hempstead Hall. Hope’s Hempstead Hall is a relatively new addition to the town and has become a favorite destination for locals looking to take advantage of all the amenities the facility has to offer.
The President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site is located in Hope, Arkansas. Built in 1917 by H. S. Garrett, in this house the 42nd president of the United States, Bill Clinton, spent the first four years of his life, having been born on August 19, 1946, at Julia Chester Hospital in Hope, Arkansas.
Exhibits on the history of Hope, railroad industry, and President Clinton. Excellent stop on the way to visit President Clinton's boyhood home, which is a short walk down the street. Easily visited in less than one hour.
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- 100 E Division St, Hope, 71801-4405, Arkansas
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