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Fort Curtis

A sight in Downtown Helena, Helena-West Helena, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes.

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Fort Curtis in Downtown Helena, Helena-West Helena
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Why go

Reconstructed Union earthwork fort from the 1863 Battle of Helena.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Helena-West Helena, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Pillow-Thompson House and Delta Que & Brew. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Downtown Helena
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Helena-West Helena, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Pillow-Thompson House

    1896 Queen Anne home showing Helena's cotton-era prosperity; tours by arrangement.

    Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Delta Que & Brew

    Cherry Street barbecue spot for brisket, pulled pork and ribs.

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Downtown Bar & Grill

    Casual downtown spot for burgers and plate lunches.

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Delta Cultural Center

    State museum of Delta music and life, also home to the long-running King Biscuit Time broadcast.

    Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Delta Dirt Distillery

    Small-batch distillery tasting room making spirits from Delta-grown sweet potatoes.

    Drinks · 0.4 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Helena River Park

    Levee-top boardwalk overlooking the Mississippi River behind downtown.

    Outdoors · 0.4 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Fort Curtis is a stop on our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Helena-West Helena run from 49°F in January to 94°F in August; December is usually the wettest month.

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Getting there

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Address
350 Columbia St, Helena, AR 72342, USA
Coordinates
34.52541, -90.59181
Destination
Helena-West Helena, Arkansas

Fort Curtis: quick answers

How much time do you need at Fort Curtis?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Fort Curtis. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

Is Fort Curtis free?

Yes, we list Fort Curtis as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Fort Curtis?

Fort Curtis is at 350 Columbia St, Helena, AR 72342, USA, in Downtown Helena. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Fort Curtis?

Fort Curtis appears on Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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