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Little Rock, Arkansas

Directions: Located in the heart of downtown Little Rock two blocks southeast of the Peabody Hotel and within short walking distance of the River Market district.

Visit the state's oldest neighborhood where medicine came from the herb garden and the newspaper was printed on a hand-operated press. Four original Little Rock dwellings provide the setting as expert tour guides describe life on the Arkansas frontier and costumed living history actors portray early Arkansans. Also on site is a center celebrating Arkansas's cultural and material heritage with full-scale galleries, interactive exhibits.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

EMOBA (The Museum of Black Arkansans)

The Museum of Black Arkansans and Performing Arts has exhibits on prominent Black Arkansans and the African-American experience. Guided tours available; gift shop; open February-September;

Little Rock, AR Museums

Curran Hall Visitor Information Center

The city of Little Rock's new visitor information center is housed in this restored historic structure which dates to 1842-43.

Little Rock, AR Information Centers

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 and Confederate sections was taken down in 1913. Includes the Minnesota Monument and the Little Rock Confederate Memorial. Contains over 22,000

Little Rock, AR Cemeteries

Arkansas Governor's Mansion

Home of all Arkansas Governors since its completion in 1950. Has private and public rooms, historical grounds. A bust of former President Clinton is displayed just inside the grounds.

Little Rock, AR Historic Buildings

Willow Springs Water Park

Little Rock's original water park; 400-foot water slide, new larger kiddie pool, log roller, water volleyball and basketball, snack bar, picnic tables, other water activities;

Little Rock, AR Water Parks

Things to do near Little Rock, AR

Gator Park

Two 18-hole miniature golf courses; go-karts, bumper boats, batting cages, dirt track, slick track, paintball and video games...

Hillcrest Historic District

The area west of downtown along Markham Street and lower Kavanaugh Blvd. is known as the Hillcrest Historic District. This is...

Joe Hogan Fish Hatchery

One of the world's largest working fish hatcheries annually produces catfish, largemouth bass, bream, crappie, striped bass a...

Lee Brady Visitor Center

Directions: Located on the grounds of Joe Hogan Fish Hatchery Displays including aquariums and mounted species native to t...

Cypress Creek Golf Club -Mountain Springs

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 5 days...