Historic neighborhoods in the downtown area -- MacArthur Park and Governor's Mansion districts -- feature many striking restored structures.
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Museum of Discovery
Directions: Historic River Market District Fully interactive science and history museum in the River Market District; hands-on, high energy interactive exhibits
Little Rock, AR MuseumsClinton Presidential Center & Park
Directions: From Little Rock National Airport, take Interstate 30 off I-440 to Exit 140-A and 140-B. From downtown Little Rock's River Market District, use exit 141-A off Interstate 30. The Clinton Presidential Center is easily visible from the highway when crossing the Arkansas River.
Little Rock, AR ParksPinnacle Mountain State Park
Environmental education park with picnic sites, pavilion, launch ramps, hiking trails, Arkansas Arboretum. The visitor center overlooking the Arkansas River includes exhibits, audio visual programs, meeting room, gift shop.
Little Rock, AR ParksLittle Rock Zoo
Nationally-accredited 40-acre zoological garden, housing over 725 mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in a natural tree-shaded atmosphere; petting zoo, gift shop, food; miniature train rides.
Little Rock, AR ZoosOld State House Museum
Built in 1836, the Old State House was the state's original capitol until 1911 and served as the seat of both the Confederate and Unionists governments in Arkansas during the Civil War. It was also the site of the 1861
Little Rock, AR MuseumsThings to do near Little Rock, AR
Burns Park Golf Course -Tournament
Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2 days...
Cypress Creek Golf Club -Mountain Springs
Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 5 days...
Bear Creek Lake
The 625-acre Bear Creek Lake was constructed atop Crowley's Ridge in east central Arkansas in 1938. It lies within the north ...
Arkansas Governor's Mansion
Home of all Arkansas Governors since its completion in 1950. Has private and public rooms, historical grounds. A bust of form...
Little Rock National Cemetery
Grounds were used as a Union campground and later as both a Union and Confederate graveyard. A wall erected between the Union...