There are several plants that can arrange tours for your family. Husqvarna is a top maker of weed-eaters and chainsaws and Certainteed Gypsum offers a fascinating tour showing the making of wallboard.
Also close by, isHistoric Washington State Park. This lovely restored town was the Confederate capital of Arkansas. This 19th century town was home of the Bowie knife and offers tours of a large number of historic buildings. A short 20 minute drive down Highway 278 will take you to the heart of town.