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ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER • DOWNTOWNArkArts.comFor over 30 years, the Arkansas Arts Center has been building a collection of unique works on paper, primarily American and European, from the Renaissance to the present. Among the most recognizable works in the collection are sheets by Czanne, Van Gogh, Jackson Pollock, Georgia OKeeffe, Alison Saar, Rembrandt and Rubens. In addition to the collection and prominent exhibitions throughout the year, the Museum Shop features unique gifts and interesting works by regional artists. The Children’s Theatre is a professional theatre company that presents classics for the stage, September through May. The Museum School offers a unique learning environment for the arts for students of all ages.

ARKANSAS GOVERNORS MANSION • DOWNTOWNArkansasGovernorsMansion.comFor more than 50 years, the Mansion has been the focal point of the first family’s public events, including state dinners, luncheons and other celebrations. Eleven of Arkansas’s 45 governors have lived in the mansion with their families and pets, and the rooms and grounds of this home hold the memories of their rich history. Call ahead to schedule a free tour, 501-324-9805.

ARKANSAS INLAND MARITIME MUSEUM • NORTH LITTLE ROCKAIMM.museumHome to the USS Razorback, the longest-serving submarine in the world, the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum is more than just a military museum. It also offers a research library, a theater, and a large museum area. With several guided tours, AIMMs focus is to commemorate Americas rich naval and maritime heritage through the preservation and exhibition of historic naval vessels.The USS Razorback, a Balao-class submarine of the Sandlance variant, was built at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. Her keel was laid on September 9, 1943, and she was launched on January 27, 1944. The Razorback conducted five combat patrols during World War II, sinking Japanese vessels, capturing Japanese POWs and rescuing American pilots who had been shot down.

ARKANSAS REPERTORY THEATRE • DOWNTOWNTheRep.orgThe Arkansas Repertory Theatre produces a diverse body of theatrical works, ranging from contemporary comedies to cutting edge dramas and from musical theatre to the classics of dramatic literature. The season runs almost 12 months in a comfortable theater, where the atmosphere created by the intimate setting lends itself to a remarkable, personal experience for the audience during performances.

ARKANSAS RIVER TRAIL RiverTrail.orgMore than 17 miles of beautiful trails and walking paths, the Arkansas River Trail connects Little Rock and North Little Rock by hike and by bike. A 14-mile loop was created with the addition of the Big Dam Bridge, a pedestrian bridge crossing the Arkansas River at Murray Lock and Dam, and the Clinton Presidential Park Bridge, a renovated railroad bridge located in the River Market District downtown.

ARKANSAS SKATIUM • WEST LITTLE ROCKArkansasSkatium.comFun for the entire family, the Arkansas Skatium offers roller skating, ice skating, broomball and so much more!

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ARKANSAS SPORTS HALL OF FAME • NORTH LITTLE ROCKArkSportsHallOfFame.orgThe Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame is a museum of recollections from over four decades of inductees honoring the athletic greats of Arkansas. Included in the museum is an 88-seat theatre where a video presentation of Arkansas sports memories is shown, and Arkansas sports legends provide lectures on special occasions. There is also an interactive broadcast booth where visitors may record their own play-by-play broadcast.

ARKANSAS STATE CAPITOL • DOWNTOWNSOSWeb.state.ar.us No trip to Little Rock is complete without a stop at the Arkansas State Capitol. Constructed over a century ago, the building was designed as a replica of the US Capitol and features Arkansas granite, bronze doors and glass chandeliers crafted by Tiffanys of New York. Free audio tours are available. Also located on the State Capitol grounds are the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Little Rock Nine statues, Testaments.

Arkansas Vietnam Veterans Memorial – The Arkansas Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a lasting tribute to the more than 60,000 Arkansans who served, the over 600 sons of the State who gave their lives, and the 22 servicemen still listed as missing in action as a result of war.

Testament – Statue of the Little Rock Nine. Testaments is the Civil Rights Memorial sculpture of the Little Rock Nine, African American students who courageously integrated Little Rock Central High School in 1957. It is the only Civil Rights Memorial located on any State Capitol grounds in the South.

ARKANSAS STUDIES INSTITUTE • DOWNTOWNCALS.lib.ar.us/arstudies The Arkansas Studies Institute (ASI) is a joint project of the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR). Located in Little Rocks River Market District, the Institute is the states largest free-standing facility dedicated to the study of Arkansas.

ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA • DOWNTOWNArkansasSymphony.orgThe Arkansas Symphony Orchestra performs more than 30 concerts each year, including all concerts within the Stella Boyle Smith Masterworks Series, the ACXIOM Pops LIVE! Series, the River Rhapsodies Chamber Series and numerous special events. Intrinsic to the ASO are its resident ensembles, the Quapaw Quartet, the Rockefeller Quartet, the Sturgis Quartet, the ASO Arts Partners and the Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestras.

AUDUBON NATURE CENTER • DOWNTOWNAR.Audubon.orgLocated in East Little Rock, the Audubon Nature Center is acreage surrounding both the city-owned Fourche Creek wetlands and the unique soils and plants of Granite Mountain in the adjacent Gillam Park. The 2,000 acres available for use by the Nature Center offer a vast and richly diverse lab for people to learn about conservation, restoration, wildlife and plants.

BALLET ARKANSASBalletArkansas.org The state’s only professional ballet company produces a diverse program of local and touring shows throughout their nine-month season. The highlight of the winter season, “The Nutcracker”, is a holiday favorite.

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BASS PRO SHOPS • SOUTHWEST LITTLE ROCKBassPro.com Located on U.S. I-30 W., this new 100,000 sq. ft. Bass Pro Shop is Arkansas’s first and largest stop for all things related to the great outdoors. Hand-painted murals and wildlife mounts greet shoppers browsing the store’s massive collection of hunting and fishing gear, clothing, and recreational items.

THE BERNICE GARDEN • DOWNTOWN/SOMA TheBerniceGarden.orgThe Bernice Garden is home to a variety of plants and residents and features work by Arkansas sculptors and artists, as well as hand-made garden signs, rock formations and mosaics. The recent addition of an outdoor pergola offers shade and night-time lighting for events. The Bernice Garden is located on the corner of Daisy Bates and South Main in downtown Little Rock and is ever-blooming. The garden feature herbs, vegetables, annual and perennial flowers, and ornamental grasses. This garden and landscape attracts native insects that facilitate the ecology of the Little Rock area. The Bernice Garden is free to view and open 24 hours a day.

BIG DAM BRIDGE • RIVERDALE BigDamBridge.comExperience the longest pedestrian and bicycle bridge in the world, built specifically for that use. Elevated up to 90 feet above the Arkansas River, the Big Dam Bridge connects approximately 17 miles of scenic riverside trails in the cities of Little Rock and North Little Rock, and assists in the connection of 70,000 acres of various city, county, state and federal parkland.

BILL CLARK WETLAND PARK • DOWNTOWN/RIVER MARKETLittleRock.org/citymanager/billclark.aspxIn conjunction with the bridge, the land around the site was also renovated. Bill Clark Wetland Park is 13 acres of land along the Arkansas River, complete with pedestrian trails, elevated walkways and interpretative displays. The park is designed so parts will remain undisturbed, preserving wildlife and plants in the area.

BOBBY’S BIKE HIKE • DOWNTOWN/RIVER MARKET BobbysBikeHike.com Bobby’s Bike Hike provides guided bicycle tours of Little Rock’s Riverfront and historic neighborhood attractions, appropriate for a variety of ages and fitness levels. Tours include two historic neighborhoods, a ‘tike’ hike for families with younger riders, and a “Pork and Bourbon” tour sampling local Southern treats.

CENTRAL ARKANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM • DOWNTOWN/MIDTOWNCALS.orgHillary Rodham Clinton Children’s Library & Learning CenterThe 30,000 sq. ft. branch includes a computer lab, teaching kitchen and 165-seat theater in addition to more than 21,000 books, DVDs, and CDs. A greenhouse and teaching garden help teach children about growing healthy foods and reflect the topography of Arkansas’s ecosystems and walking paths give families a place to exercise and learn about trees and plants. The amphitheater has seating for outdoor programs and nature watching.

Main LibraryThe flagship of the Central Arkansas Library System is in the renovated five-floor Fones Brothers Warehouse in the River Market District. Featuring the Sturgis Center for technology training, a public computer lab, dedicated areas for children and teens, reading rooms, study areas, public


meeting rooms and an extensive reference department. The campus also includes the Cox Creative Center – which houses River Market Books & Gifts – Bookends, a used book store and café, and the Arkansas Studies Institute, a joint project of CALS and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

CELEBRITY ATTRACTIONS • DOWNTOWNCelebrityAttractions.com Dedicated to bringing Broadway and More to Little Rock, Celebrity Attractions is a presenter and producer of major theatrical, musical and family entertainment across the Midwest. Celebrity Attractions, in association with local partnerships, presents nationally touring Broadway seasons each year to the Robinson Center Music Hall in downtown Little Rock.

WITT STEPHENS CENTRAL ARKANSAS NATURE CENTER DOWNTOWN/RIVER MARKETCentralArkansasNatureCenter.comThe Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center is focused on the wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities that Arkansass fish and wildlife resources provide. The location along the Arkansas River allows for many wildlife viewing opportunities. Basking water turtles, butterflies and migrating pelicans are common sights, and a portion of the Arkansas River Trail crosses the site. The grounds include beds of plants which grow natively across the state while the main building includes an exhibit hall, aquariums, a gift shop, a theater and special, educational programs.

WILLIAM J. CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER & PARK • DOWNTOWN/RIVER MARKETClintonPresidentialCenter.orgExperience the nations 42nd Presidents incredibly innovative presidential library. The Clinton Presidential Center and Park include the Clinton Presidential Library, the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service and the Clinton Presidential Foundations Little Rock office. In addition to the archival collection and research facilities, the library features interactive exhibits, replicas of the Oval Office and the Cabinet Room and other educational opportunities.

Permanent exhibits utilizing photographs, videos and interactive stations include a 100-foot-long timeline presenting the day-to-day work of the President and alcoves highlighting domestic and foreign policy efforts and achievements. Traveling exhibits to the library have included: the Emancipation Proclamation, the White House in Miniature, Art of the Chopper, Peter Max Paints America and many others.

The Clinton Presidential Park BridgeThe Clinton Presidential Park Bridge, or Rock Island Bridge, is a pedestrian and cyclist bridge in downtown Little Rock near the Clinton Presidential Center. It connects Little Rock to North Little Rock by traversing the Arkansas River, and allows pedestrian access to attractions on both sides of the river including Heifer International, Verizon Arena, Dickey Stephen Park, the River Market and the Argenta Arts District. It’s one of Little Rock’s “Six Bridges.”

The bridge is also part of the Arkansas River Trail system and completes a 15 mile loop of continuous trail. Prior to the completion of the bridge, cyclists and walkers had to stop and board an elevator or stairs to cross the river at the Junction Bridge. The Clinton Presidential Park Bridge allows a non-stop trip around the River Trail loop. All River Trail bridges are open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week unless other announced and are pet and cyclist friendly.

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DIAMOND BEAR BREWERY • DOWNTOWNDiamondBear.comAs Little Rocks finest production brewery, Diamond Bear styles of beer are produced in the old, time-honored, traditional methods of European brewers, using only two-row malted barley, hops, yeast and great Arkansas water. Being brewed locally gives the beer a great advantage in freshness while still capturing some of the worlds most famous styles of beer without the use of adjuncts or preservatives.

DICKEY STEPHENS PARK • NORTH LITTLE ROCK Travs.comThe Arkansas Travelers enjoy one of the longest running histories of any minor league franchise. With its new home in the state-of-the-art Dickey Stephens Ballpark, the history continues. Dickey Stephens ballpark was named Ballpark of the Year by Baseballparks.com in 2007 for its combination of superior design, desirable site selection and fan amenities.

EMPRESS OF LITTLE ROCK - THE HORNIBROOK MANSION • DOWNTOWNCompleted in 1888; described by the National Register of Historic Places as the best example of ornate Victorian Architecture in Arkansas and the most important existing example of Gothic Queen Anne style regionally.

ESSE PURSE MUSEUM • DOWNTOWN/SOMA ESSEPurseMuseum.com ESSE Purse Museum and Store combines purses, art and history — while honoring women and their struggles, accomplishments, hopes and dreams. More than just a fashion history, ESSE illustrates the evolution of the 20th-century American woman — decade by decade — not only through the bags she carried, but through their contents.

FOURCHE CREEK FourcheCreek.org The Fourche Creek Watershed is arguably the most important urban watershed in the state of Arkansas, draining and filtering runoff from Little Rock. The Fourche Creek watershed includes six third-order streams and nine primary tributaries. It stretches across the length of the city and includes several large, isolated, urban wetlands and empties into the Arkansas River, just south of downtown.

GOLFHindman Park. Identified as the most challenging of Little Rocks municipal golf courses, this 103-acre, 18-hole course offers Tifdwarf Bermuda grass greens, rolling terrain and narrow, tree-lined fairways.

Rebsamen Park. Nestled in a bend of the Arkansas River, this 18-hole championship course was designed to accommodate golfers of all levels with open fairways and bent grass greens. A 9-hole executive course provides golfers a shorter playtime and offers Tifdwarf Bermuda grass greens.

The First Tee. TheFirstTeeAr.org Founded by the five major golf organizations to create affordable and accessible facilities for kids, with special emphasis on those who have not had access or exposure to the game of golf, the facility includes: a championship 9-hole course; a 15-acre driving range; a short game area; a 9-hole, par 3 course; and a putting course.

War Memorial Park. This 90-acre, 18-hole, urban executive course offers any golfer an opportunity to sharpen their skills. With its unique par 65 layout and Tifdwarf Bermuda grass greens, War Memorial Golf Course offers quality golfing with convenient playtimes and positioning.


GREEN CORNER STORE • DOWNTOWN/SOMATheGreenCornerStore.com Living a greener lifestyle with locally made, sustainable and organic products is the focus of the Green Corner Store, located in the SoMa district of downtown Little Rock. Stocked with basic necessities and specialty gifts, the store shares space with Loblolly Creamery, a local ice cream shop offering ice cream, fizzy sodas and other select desserts using local and organic ingredients.

HEIGHTS & HILLCREST NEIGHBORHOODSHillcrest is a National Register of Historic Places collection, being one of the earliest residential areas of the city, featuring beautiful turn of the century homes and cottages dating back to the early part of the 20th century. The Heights is a trendy, upscale area on the northwest side of town with its own particular flavor. Here you will find quaint gift shops, exclusive boutiques, restaurants, cafes and antique shops, mixed into a residential neighborhood.

HEIFER INTERNATIONAL • DOWNTOWN/RIVER MARKETHeifer.orgHeifer International is a non-profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to ending world hunger and caring for the earth by providing livestock, trees, training and other resources to help struggling families around the globe. Headquartered in Little Rock, the new Heifer International Center uses innovative environmental techniques to reduce energy and water consumption and conserve resources whenever possible. Heifer Village, which includes the Murphy Keller Education Center, is a place where visitors, staff, volunteers and the international development community can come together to learn more.

HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM • DOWNTOWN/RIVER MARKETHistoricArkansas.orgTour the states oldest neighborhood, where medicine came from the herb garden. Historic Arkansas Museum celebrates Arkansass heritage with six galleries of art and artifacts, an interactive childrens gallery, an Orientation Theater and a museum store with Arkansas products and more. Four original Little Rock dwellings on the museums grounds provide the setting as expert tour guides describe life on the Arkansas frontier.

H.U. LEE INTERNATIONAL GATE AND GARDEN • DOWNTOWN/RIVER MARKETThe H.U. Lee International Gate and Garden is an oasis of Korean culture in the heart of downtown Little Rock. The gate and garden are not only tributes to Eternal Grandmaster H.U. Lee, founder of American Taekwondo Association, but also serves to educate people about South Korea and to salute the Martial Arts. IMAX 9 • WEST www.dtmovies.comThe IMAX 9 state-of-the-art theatre in west Little Rock has a 3-D auditorium, stadium seating and digital sound.

LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE & VISITOR CENTER • DOWNTOWNwww.nps.gov/chscThe new site and visitor center opened in September 2007 to mark the 50th anniversary of the schools desegregation, when nine African American students entered the previously all-white school under federal troop protection. Little Rock and The Little Rock Nine came to symbolize the federal governments commitment to eliminating separate systems of education for blacks and whites.

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LITTLE ROCK CLIMBING CENTER • SOUTHWEST LITTLE ROCK www.littlerockclimbingcenter.com The Little Rock Climbing Center is the premier indoor rock climbing gym in central Arkansas. It has over 4,000 square feet of climbable terrain that is friendly to both beginners and seasoned pros. This facility offers 27 belay stations, overhangs, slabs, roofs and artes, climbing courses, a lead climbing area and a bouldering cave.

LITTLE ROCK NATIONAL CEMETERY • DOWNTOWNCEM.va.govEarly in the Civil War, the land that is currently the national cemetery was located outside city limits and used for Union encampments. With Union troops still occupying the city in 1866, a portion of the new city cemetery was purchased by the government and set aside for military internments. On April 9, 1868, it was designated a national cemetery with the stated purpose to concentrate remains of Union dead who had been buried throughout Arkansas.

LITTLE ROCK SIGHTSEEING TOURS • DOWNTOWNLittleRockTours.com For decades, some of Arkansass most unique landmarks and buildings have been making national debuts and headlines. From the 1957 crisis at Central High School to the Old Statehouse, which served as the scene of President Bill Clintons 1992 and 1996 election night celebrations, to the celebrated William Jefferson Clinton Presidential Library, this Little Rock city tour will get you up close and personal with some of Little Rocks most famous and historical places.

LITTLE ROCK VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER AT HISTORIC CURRAN HALL • DOWNTOWNCurran Hall is a beautifully restored historic home featuring gardens with plants and trees true to the late 1840s antebellum time period. The information center offers helpful and friendly staff with loads of information on fun, food, and things to do in the Capital City. Historic Arkansas Gardens at Curran Hall. Curran Hall features a garden landscape designated as the Marjem Ward Jackson Historic Garden.

LITTLE ROCK ZOO • MIDTOWNLittleRockZoo.comThe Little Rock Zoo is home to over 725 of the worlds most exotic animals. Experience the majesty of giraffes, elephants, and rhinos. Marvel at the strength and beauty of lions, tigers, and jaguars. Take a stroll and catch a glimpse of chimpanzees, orangutans, and gorillas. Or, slither around to explore the snakes, amphibians and alligators. If you need a break from the action, stop in Caf Africa for a bite to eat, or take a relaxing and scenic ride on the train.

MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARK. MILITARY HISTORY • DOWNTOWNArkMilitaryHeritage.com The MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, located in the historic Arsenal Building, interprets the states military heritage and honors the contributions of Arkansas servicemen and women, at home and abroad, who served in military conflicts from the states territorial period to present. The Arsenal Building, a National Historic Landmark and one of Little Rocks oldest surviving structures, was built in 1840 to protect Arkansans from Indian attack. It witnessed pivotal exchanges between Federal and Confederate forces during the Civil War and later became the birthplace of Five Star Army General Douglas MacArthur.

Arkansas Korean War Veterans Memorial. The Arkansas Korean War Veterans Memorial, located in MacArthur Park, is dedicated to ensuring that future generations remember the Korean War Veterans, as well as the veterans proud and dedicated service, the legacy they continued


and the freedom they preserved. The names of 461 Arkansans killed in the Korean War and six Arkansans who received the Medal of Honor are listed on beautiful, black granite panels. The information panels surround impressive statues of combat soldiers and Korean children.

MACARTHUR PARK • DOWNTOWNLittleRock.org/parksrecreationMacArthur Park is the citys oldest municipal park. The historic downtown park houses the Arkansas Arts Center and MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History. Outdoor facilities include brick promenades, a pavilion, memorials, a bocce court and the scenic Contemplation Gardens.

MARK TWAIN RIVER BOAT • NORTH LITTLE ROCK DamRiverBoat.comDocked on the north shore bank of the Arkansas River, this authentic stern wheeler is a classic riverboat, with a climate controlled lower deck and large, unobstructed panoramic windows. The second deck offers open-air views of central Arkansas’s riverfront vistas.

MOSAIC TEMPLARS OF AMERICA • DOWNTOWNMosaicTemplarsCenter.comEstablished in 1883 as a fraternal organization, the Mosaic Templars of America provided insurance and other services to black businesses during the era of segregation. By 1900, Mosaic Templars industries grew to include an insurance company, a building and loan association, a publishing company, a business college, a nursing school and a hospital.

The original headquarters building was destroyed in a fire in March 2005. Rebuilt to preserve the history, on September 20, 2008, the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center and Museum opened to the public as a state-of-the-art facility with more than 8,000 square feet of interactive exhibit and education space.

MT. HOLLY CEMETERY • DOWNTOWNMount Holly Cemetery was established in 1843 and features Victorian-era statuary, ranging from the more common angels and cherubs to a unique pair of two young girls, memorializing two sisters who died in childhood and are buried there. Those buried in Mount Holly include at least 10 Arkansas governors, three US senators, five Confederate generals, 10 Little Rock majors, composers, newspaper editors, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and Quatie Ross, wife of Cherokee Chief John Ross, who died while traveling on the Trail of Tears.

MURRYS DINNER PLAYHOUSE • SOUTHWEST LITTLE ROCKMurrysDinnerPlayhouse.comMurrys Dinner Playhouse has been serving up food, fun, and fabulous entertainment since 1967. Enjoy the all-you-can-eat buffet, and then take in the best of Broadway. Murrys offers a full season of Broadways best comedies and musicals.

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY • DOWNTOWN/RIVER MARKETAMOD.orgAt the Museum of Discovery you can explore the wonders of nature, science, technology and history. Build a robot at the Tech Lab; create crafts at the Imagination Station; learn about Arkansass rich Native American history; discover the principles of light, electricity and magnetism; explore the major parts of the body in Health Hall; or learn about forestry through Worlds of the Forest. Electric shows are available on weekends.

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OAKLAND & FRATERNAL HISTORIC CEMETERY PARK • EAST LITTLE ROCKEstablished in 1862 to accommodate the Civil War dead, this 160-acre estate has been carved into seven distinct cemeteries: Oakland, National, an eleven-acre Confederate, a one-acre Confederate, Fraternal, Jewish Oakland, and Agudath Achim. Today, 108 acres of the original 160 remain as burial grounds. The cemeteries have seen more than 62,000 burials since the first in 1863. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996, the grounds are open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily.

OLD MILL • NORTH LITTLE ROCKNorthLR.org/attractions/old-millRemember the mill with its turning water wheel that appears during the opening credits of the 1936 legendary movie Gone With the Wind? Surprise! Its right here in central Arkansas. The Old Mill is a reproduction of an 1800s water-powered grist mill and was built in 1933 by Dionicio Rodriguez. This 3-acre site, officially known as the R.R. Pugh Memorial Park and Pughs Mill, is more commonly known as the Old Mill. The mill, with a water wheel constructed of concrete but treated to look like wood, is surrounded by a road resembling an old wagon road and a rustic footbridge made of black locust tree limbs.

OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM • DOWNTOWN/RIVER MARKETOldStatehouse.comThe historic Old State House opened as Arkansass first state capitol building in 1836 and continued serving in that position until 1911. This Greek Revival-style structure is nationally recognized as the backdrop for President Bill Clintons 1992 and 1996 election night celebrations. Today, the building houses a museum of Arkansas history. Permanent exhibits include: Pillars of Power, exploring the history of the Old State House; Arkansass First Families, featuring 30 Arkansas First Ladies gowns; Grandmothers Cottage, a hands-on childrens exhibit; the Arkansas Wilderness gallery; and the 1836 and 1885 House of Representatives chambers.

OXFORD AMERICAN • DOWNTOWN/SOMAOxfordAmerican.org Dedicated to featuring the best in Southern writing and documenting the complexity and vitality of the American South, the Oxford American has received acclaim for its annual Southern music issue. Headquartered in the SoMa district of downtown Little Rock, the Oxford American has partnered with South on Main, a restaurant featuring eclectic New South cuisine and a top performance venue.

PINNACLE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK • WEST LITTLE ROCK www.arkansasstateparks.com/pinnaclemountainSpend the afternoon at one of Arkansass most breathtaking spots. Elevated more than 1,000 feet above the Arkansas River Valley, the cone-shaped peak of Pinnacle Mountain is a central Arkansas landmark. Once up top, after a fairly easy hike up the western slope, the scenery cant be beaten. The park offers more than 40 miles of hiking trails, the Arkansas Arboretum, a playground and plenty of picnic tables.

POLITICAL HISTORY AUDIO TOUR • DOWNTOWNDownload the free audio tour at: LittleRock.com/audiotourDiscover the people and places that helped shape our great state in this fascinating Arkansas Political History walking tour that includes 23 locations throughout historic downtown Little Rock. Look for the numbered decals on the sidewalk that correspond with the tracks on the audio tour file. Explore Ambitions 19th century adventurers, Native American families, Fighting Alley and Hells Half Acre judges, legislators, and mayors.


PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE CULINARY INSTITUTE • SOUTHWEST LITTLE ROCKPulaskiTech.edu/culinaryPulaski Tech Culinary Institute program, continues to grow – at its newest location, near Bass Pro Shop, this world-class culinary, baking and pastry, hospitality, and wine training center has helped spur rapid growth at the Interstate 30 and 430 interchange while offering cooking classes and tours of the state-of-the-art facility.

QUAPAW QUARTER HISTORIC HOMES • DOWNTOWNQuapaw.comA lot of Little Rock’s history from frontier days to the early years of the 20th century is encompassed by the Quapaw Quarter, a nine-square mile area which includes Little Rocks central business district and adjacent residential neighborhoods. The Quapaw Quarter is most closely associated with the neighborhoods surrounding MacArthur Park, the Arkansas Governors Mansion and Central High School. Most of the citys oldest buildings, including some that date from before the Civil War, are found within the boundaries of the MacArthur Park Historic District. Although they are not open to the public, they can be enjoyed from the street or sidewalk via driving or walking tours.

RIVER LIGHTS IN THE ROCK • DOWNTOWNRiverLightsInTheRock.comThree downtown bridges (Clinton Presidential Park Bridge, Main Street Bridge and the Junction Bridge) spanning the Arkansas River are brilliantly illuminated nightly thanks to a charitable gift from Entergy Arkansas. Walkways are lit with environmentally-friendly LED lighting and have transformed Little Rock’s skyline into a multi-colored wonder.

RIVER MARKET DISTRICT • DOWNTOWN/RIVER MARKETRiverMarket.infoLocated in the heart of downtown Little Rock, the River Market District, by day, offers a market hall with an exciting mix of food vendors that will entice your senses and fit any taste buds. You can also shop for fresh fruits and veggies, visit several art galleries and souvenir stores, dine at a variety of restaurants, take a trolley ride or stroll through the park, take in multiple pieces of public sculpture, experience several museums and attractions, or enjoy the incredible view of the river. Looking for a night on the town? The downtown area is the best place to find live entertainment and local music. Offering entertainment from acoustic, techno, alternative, piano bars, rock, jazz, classical and country genres. If a lively, high-energy atmosphere is what you are looking for, the Districts plentiful bars and pubs offer a night on the town youll never forget!

Farmers Market. The Farmers Market has been a unique shopping experience since it began in Downtown Little Rock in 1974. These days, the Farmers Market makes its home in the River Markets two outdoor, open-air pavilions overlooking Riverfront Park. The Market is filled with farmers selling farm-fresh produce, from early morning until mid-afternoon, each Tuesday and Saturday, May through October.

RIVERFRONT PARK • DOWNTOWN/RIVER MARKETRiverMarket.infoArt Along the River. Stroll through Riverfront Park and let your mind and soul become enriched by the many works of art placed along the path to the Clinton Presidential Center. Inspired by the themes of President Clintons acceptance speech at the 1996 Democratic convention, these sculptures (including Touch the Sky, Eagle of the Rock, and Harriet Tubman, to name a few) illustrate many common values and the wonderful quality of life found here in Arkansas. Dont miss

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the collection of small sculptures that can be found in the Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden.

Civil War Marker. Located in Riverfront Park, this is the site where the main body of Steeles army entered Little Rock on September 11, 1863.

Junction Bridge. As an integral part of the Six Bridge skyline and riverfront development in both Little Rock and North Little Rock, the Junction Railroad Bridge for pedestrian and bicycle use, links both sides of the Arkansas River Trail. Access to the bridge is provided via a walkway (handicap

accessible) directly behind the River Market pavilion on the Little Rock side and from Washington Street near Verizon Arena on the North Little Rock side.

La Petite Roche Plaza. Benard de la Harpe, who is believed to have traveled about 50 miles above the present sites of Little Rock and North Little Rock, described the area when writing about his journey. Denoted a landmark on the north bank of the Arkansas River, which he referred to as the French Rock (now known as big rock). The first outcropping of rock along the riverbanks above its mouth on the south bank came to be known as the Little Rock. Located in Riverfront Park, relive history and rediscover La Petite Roche.

Peabody Park: An Adventure in Play. Located west of the Junction Bridge and north of the Wellness Walkway in Riverfront Park, Peabody Park is a unique play environment. Designed with help from children, it encourages imagination, exploration and discovery. Some of its many wondrous features include: several outdoor and underground tunnels; large, native stones for climbing; a spray pad; a large slide and the Ozark Pavilion.

Sculptures in Riverfront Park: More than 65 sculptures valued at more than $2 million can be found at various locations in Riverfront Park, leading to the Vogel Schwartz Foundation , which is home to more than 30 works of art acquired annually from proceeds of the Sculpture at the River Market show held each October.

RIVER RAIL ELECTRIC STREET CAR • DOWNTOWN, NORTH LITTLE ROCKCAT.orgSee the sights in the downtown districts of Little Rock and North Little Rock with ease aboard a historic replica streetcar trolley. Making several stops in both cities, you will love the scenic route, which covers the River Market District in Little Rock and the Argenta District in North Little Rock. Fares vary, but kids five and under always ride FREE! Day passes are available.

ROCK TOWN DISTILLERY • DOWNTOWN/RIVER MARKETRockTownDistillery.com Take a 45-minute taste-and-tour of Arkansas’ first legal distillery. See the whole process of making whisky, rum, vodka and gin – from utilizing Arkansas-grown grains to the bottling operation, Rock Town Distillery is an award-winning distillery that is uniquely Little Rock.

RON ROBINSON THEATER • DOWNTOWN/RIVER MARKETRonRobinsonTheater.org This new 315-seat multi-purpose event venue in the River Market District is home to the Little Rock Film Festival, and part of the Central Arkansas Library System’s (CALS) Main Library campus. A venue for programs including films, musical performances, plays, readings, lectures, speakers, and children’s activities. It’s equipped with a state-of-the-art projection and sound system.


SEGWAY OF ARKANSAS • DOWNTOWN/RIVER MARKETSegwayOfArkansas.comDiscover Little Rock with Segway of Arkansas tour. These 2-hour guided tours include highlights of more than 10 attractions throughout downtown Little Rock and Riverfront Park. After a quick training session, you’ll be off to experience Little Rock on two wheels.

SHOP THE ROCK • DOWNTOWN/RIVER MARKET Located inside Ottenheimer Market Hall in the River Market District, Shop The Rock is the go-to place for Little Rock souvenirs, gifts, apparell, and visitor information. Store hours are 8 AM to 6 PM Monday through Saturday, and items can be purchased online at ShopTheRock.biz.

TWO RIVERS PARK • WEST LITTLE ROCKTwo Rivers Park, a 1,000 acre tract at the confluence of the Arkansas and Little Maumelle Rivers, has many amenities including bike trails, walking trails, gardens, and abundance of wildlife – as well as a new pedestrian bridge that connects to the Arkansas River Trail.

VILLA MARRE • DOWNTOWNConsidered a local Little Rock landmark, the circa 1881 Villa Marre, a Second Empire Italianate home, gained fame when, in the 1980s, television producers and former Arkansas residents, Harry Thomason and his wife, Linda Bloodworth Thomason, used the homes exterior to depict the Sugarbaker design firm on the couples CBS television series Designing Women. Formerly a house museum, the Villa Marre is now a private residence and no longer open for tours, but you can take a photo of its famous exterior!

VOGEL SCHWARTZ SCULPTURE GARDEN • DOWNTOWN/RIVER MARKETSculptureAtTheRiverMarket.comLocated behind the Marriott Hotel in Riverfront Park, the garden hosts more than 30 sculptures by nationally-recognized artist. The garden features natural terraces and walkways and is made possible through the support of the Vogel Schwartz Foundation.

WEEKEND THEATER • DOWNTOWNWeekendTheater.orgThis non-profit theatrical community produces socially significant plays for the Central Arkansas community. The Weekend Theater offers a unique, intimate black-box setting, with a New York community playhouse feel.

WILD RIVER COUNTRY • NORTH LITTLE ROCK WildRiverCountry.comCool off and have a blast during steamy summers at this sprawling water park, which includes slides, a wave pool, inner tube rides, a family raft ride, a roller coaster water ride, and a splash zone with water tag and bungee rope.

WILDWOOD PARK FOR THE ARTS • WEST LITTLE ROCK WildwoodPark.orgWildwood Park for the Performing Arts is the largest park dedicated to the Performing Arts in the South. The annual Wildwood Festival in June draws opera, jazz, cabaret, blues, gospel, big band, dance and literary artists. Its EPIC program (Every Person Is Creative) is becoming a national model for integrating performing arts into the school curricula. Special events, such as the annual Wildwood Wine & Food Celebration in March, are held throughout the year.

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