Hope, the hometown of the 42nd president of the United States, Bill Clinton, is located in southwest Arkansas.
Hope holds the title of "World's Largest Watermelons." You can view these 150-200 pound beauties and even have a slice at the annual Hope Watermelon Festival. The Festival takes place the second weekend in August at Hope's Fair Park.
Hope's Fair Park recreational facilities are exceptional; there are ball fields, picnic sites, a community center, swimming pool, tennis courts, and a public pond.
While in Hope, you can take a tour of President Clinton's birthplace, his childhood home, and his schools.