Most People Have No Idea This Unique Abandoned Park In Arkansas Exists

At one time, Dinosaur World, formerly known as John Agar’s World of Kong, was a thriving and expansive dinosaur-themed park. Opened in the 1960s and sadly closed in 2005, Dinosaur World once contained over one hundred life-sized statues of dinosaurs and the world’s largest statue of King Kong. Set near Eureka Springs in what people have called “the middle of nowhere,” the theme park is surrounded by forest. Today, over a decade from the time it closed, this abandoned dinosaur park in Arkansas is fading into that forest.

This is the point where I remind you that you are not Indiana Jones and trespassing is illegal. The remains of Dinosaur World are well marked as private property with no trespassing signs posted. You don’t want to pay a fine or get yourself some face time with the nice folks up at the Eureka Springs Police Department, do you?

Of course you don’t. That doesn’t mean we can’t see it though, because today we’re taking the totally legal route of a tour in pictures.

We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/

Do you remember going to visit Dinosaur as a child? Share your memories with us in the comments below!

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If ghost towns are more your speed, you can take a walking tour of this abandoned town without worrying about trespassing. There’s also an amazing underwater ghost town here in Arkansas.

Address: 8421 AR-187, Eureka Springs, AR 72632, USA