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Miss Laura's Visitor Center

128 Reviews

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Closed Now: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

2 N B St, Fort Smith, AR 72901-1126

Open today: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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“Impressive Visitor Center”

Perfect for “Hell on the Border” that is Ft. Smith. The history of this place is interesting and... read more

Reviewed 6 days ago

lindsaywk

Dallas, Texas

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“Unexpected Gem.”

Wonderful visitor's center just a short walk from Fort Smith. Beautifully restored building with a... read more

Reviewed 6 days ago

GREGORY S

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4.5 128 reviews

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“social club”(13 reviews)

“first stop”(16 reviews)

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Our Visitor Center, "Miss Laura's Social Club," is located inside of Fort Smith's historic downtown area and sits alongside the Arkansas River. Out of seven "row houses" that lined Fort Smith's Old West red light district, Miss Laura's is the only...more

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2 N B St, Fort Smith, AR 72901-1126

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lindsaywk

Dallas, Texas

5011

Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

Impressive Visitor Center

Perfect for “Hell on the Border” that is Ft. Smith. The history of this place is interesting and the tour was fantastic. Our guide was very knowledgeable and funny. Stop by if you’re in the area to see this gem!

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GREGORY S

376

Reviewed 6 days ago

Unexpected Gem.

Wonderful visitor's center just a short walk from Fort Smith. Beautifully restored building with a very interesting past. Exceptional guide with a wealth of history. A must see when in Fort Smith.

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jch920

Charlotte, North Carolina

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Great place!!

We loved our visit here! Great tour guide and beautiful place! Also gave you a sense of what it was like ‘back in the day’, and very close to the Fort Smith Historical Site, you can even walk there from the trail.

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Batica M

183

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Miss Laura

Visited this with my wife, stepson, and future daughter in-law. Once you enter the house, you will be asked if you want to take a tour. I highly recommend it. You will get to learn the history of the house, and at the conclusion of...More

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Booperskp

Amana, Iowa

17968

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Historic Bordello

Nicely renovated and restore bordello that is also a visitor center. It's free to take the tour, which is definitely worth it. Lots of colorful history. They have a little gift shop and loads of maps and brochures for other places to visit. They have...More

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Jenny L

San Antonio, Texas

6319

Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile

Great First Stop!

We visited Miss Laura’s first thing when we got to town. The tour guides were very engaging and informative and gave us great ideas of places to visit on our trip. FYI they don’t shy away from the history of the place so if you...More

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sjjs3189

3917

Reviewed July 4, 2018 via mobile

Cute!

Come visit what used to be an upscale brothel. As the guides will tell you, the ladies always kept their clothes on unless they were in the bedroom. See a tour of a furnished house, and learn how the brothel used to function, both before...More

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Vicki D

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

6826

Reviewed June 24, 2018 via mobile

Great tourist stop on our girls trip

What is now their welcome center was once a brothel. Apparently some are offended but we had a great time. A wonderful older gentleman gave us a tour and provided all of the local history regarding Miss Laurie and the industry. Very fun and informative....More

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KCMJR

Wichita, Kansas

10551

Reviewed April 30, 2018 via mobile

Fun Place to Visit

A up close look at a real bordello from the turn of the last century. Very well preserved and decorated and Miss Laura is a great host.

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2018jerseygirl

Bentonville, Arkansas

Reviewed April 25, 2018

Ladies, Put this one on your list

I recently toured Ms. Laura's Social Club with a group of my fellow Tour Guides from a venue in Bentonville, AR. Ms. Laura, was amazing. She was dressed to the hilt with a beautiful antique outfit & gave a wonderful, lively, informative & fascinating tour!...More

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