AAA lists 10 top places people from Arkansas travel for Labor Day
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Arkansans are expected to travel for the end of the summer road trips and vacations for the Labor Day weekend that starts Friday through Monday, according to AAA Arkansas.
But the top destination may be in debate.
Plenty of people in Arkansas are headed to Fayetteville for a home opener at Razorback Stadium Saturday.
According to AAA, top destinations for Arkansas travelers who head out of the state go to Las Vegas, Miami, Orlando, Alaska, Key West, Nashville, Hawaii, Memphis, New Orleans, and then Europe. AAA states that 32% of Americans travel on Labor Day.
Of those who travel, 82% of the travelers expected to travel by automobile. And Fayetteville will be the destination for more than 75,000 people for a 2:30 p.m. Saturday kickoff.
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Bars, restaurants, and businesses in Fort Smith are ready for those who stay closer to home. Restaurants were taking orders for deliveries to tailgate parties and backyard or stay-at-home watch parties. Pizza deliveries will peak Saturday, said Tim McNally, the general manager of Papa’s Pub & Pizzaria in the downtown entertainment district, 508 Garrison Ave.
People are still going to the lake this Labor Day, he said, but they might wait to leave until after the game.
“It won’t affect us too hard,” McNally said.
The popular pizza of the day will be The Hogzilla.
“Come by and try some or give us a call and we’ll be glad to get it to you,” McNally said.
Meanwhile, AAA expects about 1,100 motorists in Arkansas will need roadside rescues.
The outdoor weather in Arkansas should be plenty hot, and sunny with chances of thunderstorms through Monday.
Gas prices in Arkansas have remained steady in the past week.
The Arkansas average gas price was $3.32 on Thursday, Sept 1. It was $3.33 in Sebastian County and Fort Smith. The average price in Fayetteville Friday for a gallon of regular unleaded was $3.29
State parks and lakes will be busier on Monday, with more people expected to head to the lake sometime after the big game in Fayetteville.
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