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18 06 2007

Little Rock

Posted by: The Travel Office in Places of Interest in USA

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From Pinnacle Peak to the Arkansas River valley, Little Rock is the center of the Natural State in more ways than one. Culture, government, learning and entertainment–Little Rock has all this and more!

  Restaraunts / Bars

Perhaps the most famous of the area’s establishments is Juanita’s, a well-known favorite of President Clinton. Offering Mexican cuisine and live music nightly, this local legend boasts some of the city’s best fajitas. El Porton serves up Mexican specialties in a family-friendly atmosphere. Other can’t-miss taste treats range from the Far East cuisine of Shogun Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar to the hefty portions at Star of India. Try Hunan Oriental Cuisine if you are in the mood for Chinese, or Georgia’s Gyros if Mediterranean cooking is more up your alley.

If you are in the River Market area, there are plenty of choices. Stop in at Big on Tokyo; you cannot miss with the Japanese Hibachi-grilled lunch special, and you can also take home ingredients from the restaurant’s grocery store and try a little Japanese cooking yourself. For oh-so-casual dining, walk up to the counter at Shaka Smoke Lodge, a great place for breakfast?just ask the locals! For fun atmosphere and a mixed-bag menu, you cannot miss with Chit’s. A popular after-work stop, it is definitely not the kind of place where you are expected to wear a coat and tie. You can find elegant dining options at many spots around town. Spaule, where you can enjoy an upper-crust menu in a friendly and elegant setting, has been called the best restaurant in town. If you are downtown, try Ashley’s at the Capital, where you can treat your business associates to food from a first-rate Continental menu. From the seafood or steak to the gastronomical art of the dessert cart, Ashley’s is a winner.

Among young professionals, the hip place to be is Sekisui Sushi Bar & Hibachi Grill, which has a revolving sushi bar. Bella Italia, on the other hand, offers formal, white-tablecloth dining with a Mediterranean flair. In the trendy Hillcrest area, try Andre’s Hillcrest, a European-style bistro. Set in a renovated cottage, it features a dinner menu highlighted by duck and veal.

A trip to the South would not be complete without sampling some of the region’s famous down-home specialties such as catfish, barbecue, assorted greens, cornmeal concoctions and melt-in-your-mouth smoked meats. The All-U-Can-Eat Catfish deal at Grampa’s just might cure you if catfish is what your are looking for. Other choices include Corky’s Ribs & BBQ and Casey’s BBQ, the latter offering an authentic backyard taste and atmosphere, complete with red-checkered tablecloths.

Your Mama’s Good Food and Franke’s offer cafeteria-style dining with Southern proportions. Franke’s has been around since 1919, and here you can enjoy pit-cooked ham with turnips and greens, escalloped eggplant casserole and corn pones. Head to Mama’s if you are hungry for staples such as chicken-fried steak and meatloaf. The Old Feed House has a noteworthy buffet, while Cotham’s in the City serves great hamburgers with all the Southern fixings.

There are plenty of steak and seafood places, too, in case you are seeking some more standard American fare. Just a hop and skip from both the Gulf of Mexico and the Kansas cattle yards, Little Rock sits at a crossroads of all the country has to offer. For steaks, there is Sir Loin’s Inn in North Little Rock, where you’ll find a lodge setting and some serious beef. And the Butcher Shop’s name speaks for itself?steaks are made to order here, and you can even cook your own. Great Wall of Little Rock offers a super seafood buffet for a steal of a price, in addition to a menu of more traditional Chinese fare. Overlooking the river, Cajun’s Wharf serves great seafood supplemented by live music, while the casual Oyster Bar is a popular spot for?you guessed it?oysters.

For a truly entertaining dining experience, enjoy a show with your meal at Murry’s Dinner Playhouse, which offers a complete buffet before each show. For an altogether different experience, try Vino’s Pizza-Pub-Brewery. The oldest brewpub in Arkansas, Vino’s serves 16 different beers in addition to hand-tossed, stone-baked pizzas and calzones; not only that, it also features live music. The Pour House Bar & Grill, a fairly new nightspot located in the River Market District, has a warehouse feel and offers a good selection of beer and appetizers.

If you want a little recreational activity to go along with your beer and burger, try Slick Willy’s in Union Station, where you can play billiards, darts and videogames or try your hand at karaoke. Another destination for dart throwers, the Underground Pub is situated just around the corner from the River Market District; it mimics the feel of a London pub and serves beer and cider by the pint.

L.A. Smith

  Recommended tours

There are many local services that offer city tours. Royal Coach and Tours offers a daily sightseeing service and does pick-up at designated hotels. Air, Land & Sea Travel also offers sightseeing tours of the Little Rock area.

For a more down-to-earth view, try one of the many walking tours of the city’s historic areas. The Quapaw Quarter Historic District has mapped out three tours that can be taken by walking or driving. The Quapaw Quarter Association organizes interior tours of area homes twice a year, since many of the homes are privately owned and otherwise not open to the public. The Annual Quapaw Quarter Spring Tour takes place the first weekend in May, while the Christmas Open House goes on during the first weekend in December. In North Little Rock, a driving tour brochure is available to guide you through the many historic architectural wonders of the Argenta Historic District.

For those who prefer to get in touch with Mother Nature, there are many opportunities to become better acquainted with the local landscape. After all, Arkansas is known as ?The Natural State.” Many of the city parks in Little Rock and North Little Rock offer hiking. Then there’s the granddaddy of all hiking trails: From Pinnacle Mountain State Park west of town, the Ouachita National Recreation Trail stretches 223 miles to Talihina, Oklahoma. Backpacking, day hikes and a new 50-mile mountain bike trail are just some of the joys offered on this trip.

There are also many tours available of specific, often historically significant, sites in the Little Rock area. The Old State House Museum offers guided tours daily on the hour, while the Arkansas State Capitol allows for both guided and self-guided tours. Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park also has guided tours of the mounds available, in addition to a visitor center with displays.

Also open for tours are the Villa Marre mansion, which served as the set for TV’s Designing Women; The Empress Bed & Breakfast, a former Victorian mansion; and Faulkner County Museum, which includes a jail building dating back to 1896.

The surrounding area includes several destinations that make for interesting day trips. Among these are Little Rock Air Force Base (near Jacksonville, about 14 miles from the city); Joe Hogan Fish Hatchery, one of the world’s largest operations of its type (near Lonoke, about 26 miles away); and Riddle’s Elephant Breeding Farm and Wildlife Refuge (near Greenbrier, about 45 miles away). Tours at the latter site are held during open house on the first Saturday of each month.

You can also enjoy a day trip?or a full weekend jaunt?over to what may be the state’s largest tourist draw, the Hot Springs area. Located about 53 miles west of downtown Little Rock, Hot Springs offers thoroughbred racing, camping, boating and manmade attractions in addition to the famous therapeutic thermal baths. There are a variety of tours available in this area, including President Clinton-related sites, historic districts and homes, and thermal springs tours.

If you want to get general tourist information, you might want to make your first stop at one of the Little Rock Visitors’ Centers. They are maintained by the city of Little Rock at Little Rock National Airport and at the Statehouse Convention Center. There is also a center in North Little Rock at Burns Park. Information can also be found at the Department of Parks and Tourism office in the State Capital Complex.

L.A. Smith

   Where to stay

If your aim is to stay in the lap of luxury, look no further than downtown’s elegant Capital Hotel, which has been in operation for more than 100 years. For another stab at luxury, try the Arkansas Excelsior Hotel?with its glass elevators and spectacular view of the Arkansas River?or the Doubletree Little Rock, which offers downtown convenience along with such amenities as a fitness center, a pool and access to Robinson Auditorium (home to both the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and Ballet Arkansas). All three hotels are within easy walking distance of the River Market. In North Little Rock, meanwhile, the Hilton Inn North Little Rock Riverfront is the place to come for the ultimate pampering. Go all out here and enjoy the Presidential Suite and its private hot tub.

Those looking to get down to business in West Little Rock will find plenty of options. Courtyard by Marriott, Comfort Inn and Ramada Limited all provide a range of amenities with the business traveler in mind. Close to the airport, the Holiday Inn Express Little Rock Airport offers all that you’d expect from this chain, with business facilities, a pool and the Bobbisox Lounge. Best Western Inntowne, located in the Quapaw Quarter, will allow you to zip anywhere in town within 20 minutes. Amerisuites Hotel and Days Inn are among the hotels that provide shuttle service to the airport. Many of the hotel chains that you have come to trust have locations in Little Rock. The Howard Johnson Hotel in North Little Rock is a great spot for families, with onsite activities for the kids and a bar for the grownups. La Quinta Inn has five locations around town, offering amenities for families and business travelers alike, such as laundry service and modem lines. Days Inn, Super 8 Motel and Motel 6 Southeast all have locations south of town. These are great inexpensive options, especially for families, as they have pools and other convenient features. Red Roof Inn is your no-frills sleep center, while Hampton Inn in North Little Rock boasts conference facilities and is right next to McCain Mall.

Many area hotels offer suites, including Residence Inn, Country Inn & Suites and Baymont Inn & Suites. Extended StayAmerica’s suites include full kitchens, while Suite Options provides extended-stay travelers with apartment settings in its 10 locations across the Little Rock metropolitan area.

Pinnacle Vista Lodge is on the west edge of town, allowing easy access to both downtown and Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Enjoy an evening in front of the cozy fireplace in the Great Room, or unwind with a game of billiards; there is also a restaurant on site. Another option is Markham Inn, a simple place to stay near the University of Arkansas at Little Rock that will not break your budget. On the south side of town is the Knights Inn, which is close to the airport, yet away from all the traffic congestion. With great rates, friendly service and features such as a pool and truck parking, it is an easy place to pull into and stay for the night.

Bed-and-Breakfasts With its many historic homes, Little Rock has much to offer travelers seeking to stay somewhere with a unique flavor. The top of the line is undisputedly the Empress Bed & Breakfast, situated in the historic Quapaw Quarter. Since 1888, this landmark has seen many incarnations, but none more elegant than the current one, which has authentic Victorian-period furniture embellishing each room. The Empress is open for lodging as well as for tours.

The Josolyn House is located in the Historic Hillcrest District and offers luxurious amenities with a personal touch. Other choices include the Hotze House and the Rosemont Bed & Breakfast. Located in North Little Rock, the Baker House Bed & Breakfast serves a genuine Southern meal in the morning. Take a turn off the beaten track in their garden or relax in one of five theme-decorated rooms.

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    Getting there

By Air: Little Rock National Airport ( LIT ) ( +1 501 372 3439 One Airport Drive Little Rock, AR 72202-4402 http://lrn-airport.com) houses seven airlines ready to fly you to 17 cities nationwide.

American Eagle (+1 800 433 7300/ http:// www.americanair.com )

Continental ( +1 800 525 0280/ http://www.continental.com )

Delta ( +1 800 221 1212/ http://www.delta.com )

Frontier ( +1 800 432 1359/ http://www.frontierairlines.com/ )

Northwest ( +1 800 225 2525/ http://www.nwa.com )

Southwest ( +1 800 435 9792/ http://www.southwest.com/ )

US Airways ( +1 800 428 4322/ http://www.usairways.com )

Little Rock National Airport Parking Shuttle has three shuttles on site for your transporting needs. There is also Inter Shuttle, (+1 501 376 7433) a statewide service throughout Arkansas. Hot Springs Shuttle (+1 501 376 4422) will take you around Little Rock and Hot Springs, and R & R Transport (800 755 2724) will transport you to Heber Springs.

Taxi Services - all metered per mile and available near the entrance of LIT.

Black and White/Yellow Cabs (+1 501 374 0333)

Capitol Cab (+1 501 568 0462)

Worthey Cab (+1 501 680 0678)

Veterans Cab (+1 501 374 0333)

Rental Car companies include:

Alamo ( +1 501 399 9191 / http://www.alamo.com )

Avis ( +1 501 376 9151/ http://www.avis.com )

Budget (+1 501 375 5521/ http://www.budget.com )

Enterprise ( +1 501 537 2880 / http://www.enterprise.com )

Hertz ( +1 501 375 7307 / http://www.hertz.com

National ( +1 501 376 7221 / http://www.nationalcar.com )

Thrifty (+1 501 376 2277/ http://www.thrifty.com )

Limousines are available from River City Limousine Service (+1 501 225 4773) or Professional Limousine of Arkansas (+1 501 425 0534).

By Train:

Amtrak Union Station Square ( +1 501 372 6841, +1 800 872 7245/ http://www.amtrak.com) is located at 1400 West Markham St at Victory. Ticket sales and waiting area open from 11a-7:45p. The next nearest stops are Malvern, AR and Walnut Ridge, AR.

By Bus:

Greyhound Bus ( +1 501 372 3007,+1 800 231 2222/ http://www.greyhound.com ) is located at 118 E Washington St in Little Rock. The station is open from 5a to 1a daily.

By Car:

From the southern states, take Interstate 530 north, which will lead you right into Little Rock. Follow Interstate 40 to Little Rock both from the northwest and the east.

Getting Around:

The Central Arkansas Transit (+1 501 375 1163/ http://www.cat.org) bus line provides various routes throughout Arkansas.

River Rail Electric Streetcar, just recently constructed, brings back the old trolley cars of the early 40’s. Its route uses the Main St Bridge to connect the two river cities. There are a total of eleven stops on Markham and Second Streets between Spring and Commerce in Little Rock, and Main St, Seventh St and Maple St in North Little Rock.

Alltel shuttle will take you to and from events at Alltel Arena. Ride is free. The Green Route in Little Rock can be caught at the southeast corner of Scott and Markham. Arena drop-off and pick-up is westbound on Washington at Magnolia. The Blue route runs from North Little Rock, beginning on the east side of Main St and 24th St. Drop-off and pick-up is northbound on Olive at Washington, across from the Box Office Entrance.

   District guide

River Market If you are in downtown Little Rock, then you are close to what is becoming the most popular spot in town. The historic River Market District has been part of the rebirth that has been taking place on Little Rock’s riverfront over the past decade. The River Market itself is an outdoor farmers market that offers all types of fresh local produce on Tuesdays and Saturdays, May through October. Year round, you’ll find a daily indoor market where 17 shopkeepers sell everything from gourmet coffee to fresh sushi. The area has become a center of activity, continually fueled by the addition of new restaurants, bars and shops.

The City of Little Rock has done its best to keep the momentum going. From May through September, you’ll find Big Downtown Thursdays, a sort of public happy hour held each week from 6pm-10pm. Memorial Day weekend’s annual Riverfest features a carnival-type atmosphere and fireworks, and takes place in Riverfront Park adjacent to the River Market. The area also hosts the Summer Concert Series, winter ice-skating competitions and other special events that bring people down to the area.

Quapaw Quarter Just a short way from the River Market is the Quapaw Quarter, a section of restored 19th-century homes situated around MacArthur Park and the Governor’s Mansion. The area comprises nine square miles of beautiful antebellum and Victorian homes as well as the central business district. Most of the homes are privately owned, so access is mainly limited to walking and driving tours. However, many of the quarter’s homes are opened for tours at various points in the year under the direction of the Landmarks Trust Association. The Annual Quapaw Quarter Spring Tour takes place in May, while December brings the Christmas Open House. Other historic landmarks are open to the public for tours at various points throughout the year, including the Empress Bed & Breakfast, Trapnall Hall Old State House Museum and Villa Marre, the home used as the Sugarbaker Design Studio on the TV show Designing Women. Some buildings are available for special occasion rental and may be used for weddings and other events.

Hillcrest Historic District and West The area west of downtown along Markham Street is known as the Hillcrest Historic District. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this area is one of the city’s earliest residential areas, with homes dating from the early part of the 20th century.

West Little Rock is the newest and fastest growing area of the city. The easiest route here from downtown is to take I-630 west until the interstate ends and runs into Shackleford Road. West Little Rock is the part of suburbia where large numbers of new upper middle-class homes are being built and where a wide variety of restaurants, shops and clubs are located. If you follow Chenal Parkway (the road I-630 turns into) west for about 10 miles, it will lead you to Chenal Valley, home to many of the area’s elite.

The Heights The Heights is a trendy, upscale area on the north-central side of town with its own particular flavor, almost as if it were a mini-village in itself. Here you will find quaint gift shops, exclusive boutiques, restaurants, cafes and antique shops mixed into a residential neighborhood that’s a bit on the exclusive side. This area is north of Hillcrest and dates from the 1920s and 1930s. Many of the houses overlook the Arkansas River and are built high up on the bluffs, hence the name.

University of Arkansas at Little Rock University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR), the home of the Trojans, is spread over an area west of downtown. The Trojan basketball team plays at North Little Rock’s Alltel Arena. The campus’ north end houses the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Planetarium, the Fine Arts Building and its art gallery, and the Stella Boyle Smith Auditorium, in which stage plays and musical performances take place. The university area is also home to some of the best shopping in town, with two malls?Park Plaza and University Mall?located at the same intersection of West Markham Street and University Avenue.

North Little Rock The city just north of the river, North Little Rock, has its own personality and is not to be outdone by its bigger cousin. Formerly known as Argenta, this municipality has preserved its own local history. The old mill in Old Mill Park, famous for being the backdrop during the opening credits in Gone with the Wind, is open for tours. The Argenta Historic District is a large area that includes city hall, several churches and a military post. A driving-tour brochure will point you in the right direction regarding these sites. North Little Rock is also the site of the newly built Alltel Arena, which is home of the UALR Trojan Basketball Team, the Arkansas Twisters Arena Football and the Riverblades hockey team, as well as a number of touring events.

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   Historical background

Years later, in 1722, French explorer Bernard de La Harpe brought attention to the area again, making note of rock formations on the banks of the Arkansas River that he referred to as “La Petite Roche” and “La Grande Roche” (”Little Rock” and “Big Rock,” respectively). The area of the little rock, near a Quapaw Indian settlement, turned out to be a convenient area for crossing the Arkansas River. La Harpe built his trading post at this point on the river. The big rock, a little further upstream, later became the site of an Army post. Today, the little rock can be seen downtown in Riverfront Park.

A trapper named William Lewis built his cabin?the first permanent home in Little Rock?at the post in 1812. When Arkansas became a territory in 1819, the capital was at Arkansas Post, a site down river. Two years later, it was moved to the bustling area of Little Rock. Incorporated as a city in 1831, Little Rock became the state capital when Arkansas was admitted into the union in 1836.

The territorial history of the city and the state is interpreted via the living history portrayals and displays at the Historic Arkansas Museum. This complex of buildings includes the territorial capital building, where the government met before Arkansas was made a state. Arkansas is unique in that it is the only state capital with three capital buildings still standing. The second is now known as the Old State House Museum, which is where the state’s first governor was sworn into office in 1836. This building was the seat of government until 1911. The present capital building was only partially completed when the general assembly started sessions there in 1911, and was fully completed in 1916.

Civil Woes Little Rock was at the center of a tug-of-war between the Union and Confederacy during the American Civil War. Anti-Union forces seized the Federal arsenal in Little Rock in February 1861, and in May of that same year, Arkansas seceded from the Union. The Confederate state government moved to Washington, Arkansas, in 1863, after Little Rock was taken over by the Union. During the time when the Confederates were in Washington, the Union had its own state government functioning in Little Rock under the direction of Isaac Murphy. It was truly a divided state. More than 10,000 federal loyalists fought in the northern part of the state against the Confederate army.

Rebuilding the Economy Arkansas was readmitted to the Union in 1868, but only after a completely new Northern Republican government replaced the Murphy government. In 1874, a month-long struggle known as the Brooks-Baxter War erupted over a gubernatorial election, which ended only when President Grant ruled that Elisha Baxter was indeed the rightful governor. However, because this rule favored businesses, agricultural interests were suffering. After this debacle, Democrat Augustus H. Garland won the next election. Jeff Davis was elected Governor in 1900 on the promise of redressing the wrongs done to the agricultural community. This turn of events became known as the Agrarian Revolt.

By the 1880s, Little Rock was the center of a sinewy network of railroad lines. Much later, in 1969, the city’s economy received a great boost when a series of locks and dams were opened on the Arkansas River, effectively making the city into a river port. Even today, Little Rock is the chief market center for the state, especially in terms of agriculture, lumber and bauxite.

Central High School What many consider one of the defining scenes of the civil rights movement played out in Little Rock in 1957, when nine African-American students attempted to attend Little Rock Central High School under a 1954 Supreme Court ruling against racial segregation. When the Arkansas governor called out troops in order to prevent these students from attending the school, President Eisenhower stepped in to prevent the state from interfering, and federal troops replaced the state troops. This event is now commemorated at the Central High Museum and Visitor’s Center, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Presidential Ties Little Rock rose to center stage in 1992 with the election of William Jefferson Clinton as the 42nd president of the United States. The former governor was a lifelong resident of Arkansas and a four-term governor of the state. The Clinton Presidential Library will soon be added to the list of historical and cultural jewels of this town on the river.

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   Entertainment

Fun for Everyone If the whole family needs entertaining, there are plenty of places in town to suit both kids and adults. Conveniently located in the Riverfront Park area, the Museum of Discovery is a science and technology museum that includes hands-on activities?everyone can learn something here! Also located in Riverfront Park is the Riverfest Amphitheater, which features live concerts throughout the year. While in Riverfront Park, don’t forget to take a look at the original “La Petite Roche” (that’s French for “Little Rock”), located in the History Pavilion at the north end of Rock Street. This, of course, is the landmark for which the city is named.

Continuing with the family-friendly theme, everybody will enjoy a film at the IMAX Theater, located in the Aerospace Education Center. While there, tour the center’s exhibits on aerospace and aviation history or travel through virtual reality. If you prefer to simply gaze at the stars, visit the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Planetarium. There are also places that are specifically designed just for kids. Try the Children’s Museum and the Children’s Little Theater in the Arkansas Arts Center if you seek something to keep the young ones busy.

History and Government in Action Little Rock is awash in history. The beginnings of both Little Rock and the state as a whole have been preserved in the Arkansas Territorial Restoration. Living history guides lead tours of buildings such as the first territorial government meeting house, which was used until 1836. The complex also includes a gift shop and a new visitors center. Mount Holly Cemetery is another interesting stop, as it is home to graves from the territorial days.

A short distance from the Territorial Restoration is the Old State House Museum, which was used as the state capitol building from 1836-1911. The current Arkansas State Capitol building is also open for tours. You might recognize it?it has been used as a “stand-in” for the nation’s capital in films.

The MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History is located in the Tower Building of the Little Rock Arsenal. Military history buffs will also want to check out the National Cemetery. Meanwhile, the Central High Museum and Visitor’s Center and The Museum of Black Arkansans give a partial account of African-American history in this state.

Sports and Outdoor Fun Little Rock boasts several championship golf courses, including Rebsamen Golf Course and Hindman Golf Course. The city is also home to more than 60 parks, not including those in neighboring North Little Rock. Many include extensive facilities for softball, golf, tennis and swimming. War Memorial Park houses War Memorial Fitness Center as well as the Little Rock Zoo.

Riverfront Park is the site of Riverfest, which takes place every year in May. Check out the River Market every Thursday night between May and September for Big Downtown Thursdays, during which food, music and festivities reign.

If you are looking for something wet and wild, try one of Little Rock’s two water parks. Wild River Country Water Park features thrill chutes, while Willow Springs Water Park is more like an old-fashioned swimming hole.

On a more wintry note, Little Rock Skating Arena has rinks for both roller-skating and ice-skating. At Pinnacle Mountain State Park, you can hike or visit the Arkansas Arboretum. Thunder Road II will really get your blood pumping as you pilot your own racing go-cart around a winding track. Other activity options include fishing on the Mississippi River or sailing on Lake Maumelle.

Be a Fan The people of Little Rock have their calendars filled year-round when it comes to watching sports. If you are a baseball fan, head over to Ray Winder Field and catch the Arkansas Travelers, a AA minor-league team. Basketball fans can catch the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Trojan basketball team, who make their home at Alltel Arena in North Little Rock. Alltel also hosts games for minor-league hockey’s Riverblades. Football fans can watch the University of Arkansas Razorbacks of Fayetteville, Arkansas, who make their second home at Little Rock’s War Memorial Stadium. For something a little different, check out the Arena Football League’s Arkansas Twisters.

The Arts Visual-art devotees have many galleries and museums from which to choose. The Arkansas Arts Center and the Decorative Arts Museum are two of the biggest. Classical music lovers, meanwhile, will want to check out what’s playing at the Robinson Center Music Hall, the home of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Arkansas and the Broadway Theater Series. Other notable performance venues include Murry’s Dinner Playhouse and the Arkansas Repertory Theatre. If you are looking for rock, country or other large popular acts, try consulting the schedule for Barton Coliseum or the Alltel Arena.

Nightlife DJ-style dance clubs abound, in Little Rock. Options include the techno-oriented Discovery Night Club, the two-step friendly Electric Cowboy and Joe’s Big Bamboo, which serves up Top-40 hits.

Shopping The River Market District is probably the most popular shopping area for tourists as well as locals. The area around the Market is filled with shops and restaurants, and also hosts the occasional outdoor concert. Other areas known for great shopping are Park Plaza and University Malls (both west of downtown near West Markham Street and University Avenue) and the Hillcrest and Heights areas.

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  Fun Facts

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