re: Is Arkansas a hidden gem?

Truly world class museum in Chrystal Bridges. People come in fairly large numbers from all over the world to see it. It is definitely worth it.

World Class Mountain Biking trails. And Bentonville is the home of the US National Mountain biking team.

world class Razorback Greenway cycling

Do you even fish bro? Some of the largest trout in the world hang here. Both the Norfork and the Little Red held the world's largest brown trout record in the past 30 years or so.

a Thriving economy.

minimal crime.

highly rated private and public schools.

Hidden gem is not a stretch.
Often in top 10 of best places to live by US News and World Report.

Other fun stuff: walton Art Center. Theater squared, Top Golf, the Momentary, Razorback football games

Decent for a weekend trip? Sure. Great to live in? Absolutely.