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Little Rock, Arkansas

A scaled-down replica of the nation's Capitol in Washington, DC. Construction started in 1899 and the Arkansas legislature continues to meet in the historical building. Located on the grounds are several monuments: Vietnam Veterans; Arkansas Police Officer Killed in Action; Confederate Soldiers Monument; Monument to Confederate Women; Confederate War Prisoners Marker.

Free tours available Monday through Friday from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and self-guided tours on weekends and holidays from 10:00 A.M to 3:00 P.M. Call (501) 682-5080 to schedule a tour.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Wildwood Park

Directions: 1.6 miles off Kanis Road Opera, jazz, cabaret, chamber performances and festivals, including Wildwood Music Festival each June. Six spectacular gardens and an eight acre lake provide scenic background for outdoor musical performances;

Little Rock, AR Parks

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

Clinton 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 Parks

Little Rock Central High Museum

Located in a renovated Mobil Service Station across from Central High School National Historic Site, the permanent exhibit, "All the World is Watching Us: Little Rock and the 1957 Crisis" details the events of the 1957

Little Rock, AR Museums

Little Rock Central High School

The site of a major test in 1957 of the Civil Rights act where nine (the Little Rock Nine)

Little Rock, AR Historic Schoolhouses

Things to do near Little Rock, AR

Joe Hogan Fish Hatchery

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

North Hills Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Little Rock's Hindman Park Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 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 ...

EMOBA (The Museum of Black Arkansans)

The Museum of Black Arkansans and Performing Arts has exhibits on prominent Black Arkansans and the African-American experien...