The State of Arkansas has a total of eight metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) that are fully or partially located in the state. 20 of the state's 75 counties are classified by the United States Census Bureau as metropolitan.
The Little Rock-North Little Rock-Pine Bluff Combined Statistical Area had 829,032 people in the 2006 census estimates and is the largest in Arkansas.
The Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metropolitan area is increasingly important to the state and its economy. The US Census estimated the population of the MSA to be 420,876 in 2006, up from 347,045 in 2000, making it the sixth fastest growing region in the nation. It is home to the corporate headquarters of Fortune 1000 companies Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt, as well as representatives of numerous vendors drawn by Wal-Mart. It is also home to the University of Arkansas and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport.
*E.L. Clinical Esthetics - You can get manicures, pedicures, algae and mud wraps, massage, facials and more at the Conway skin care clinic. They also have skin care products and makeup. You can buy a gift certificate on their site.
*Gryphon's Roost - Gryphon's Roost is a gallery and a spa. The spa is located in Eureka Springs and offers an outdoor hot tub and massages (and they mention couples massage), aromatherapy and a variety of homeopathic products.
*Quy's Color Salon & Day Spa - Located in Maumelle, they offer spa bridal parties, dermabrasion, facial therapy, pedicure, manicure, facials, massages and much more. Their packages look great (sign me up!). They even do hair. You can purchase gift certificates on their site.
*New Moon Spa - This spa is in the Crescent Hotel in Eurkea Springs. Besides being in a beautiful location, the spa offers Swedish massage, facials, manicure, pedicure, aromatherapy, water massage, tanning beds, a gym, body wraps and more. Check out their packages.