The Arts Center is located in MacArthur Park, known for its fine art collection and drawings by famous masters. It also has a gift shop, café, art classes, and a Children’s Theater.
The Clinton Presidential Library and Museum is noted for its excellent design and LEED Platinum certification, located in a beautiful setting of restored wetlands by the Arkansas River.
The Historic Arkansas Museum focuses on pre-Civil War days and includes living history actors, Native American artifacts, art, quilts, and a knife collection.
Named for General Douglas MacArthur, the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History features military artifacts from pre-civil war to the present. Admission is always free.
The Museum of Discovery focuses on STEM with interactive exhibits like the Tesla Theater and Tornado Alley, as well as adult events like Science After Dark.
The Old State House is the original capitol of Arkansas, the oldest state capital west of the Mississippi still standing, and the location where Bill Clinton announced his presidential run.
Lost Forty Brewery is located in East Village, a neighborhood near downtown Little Rock that has become known for its craft beer scene.
Verizon Arena is an 18,000-seat multipurpose arena hosting concerts and sporting events, making it the largest entertainment venue in the area.
The River Market shopping area includes locally made items from The Freckled Frog, handmade goods from Ten Thousand Villages, and fashion from Fringe and Strong Suit.
The Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center features exhibits showcasing the fish, birds, and animals of Arkansas, with daily geocaching and kids’ programs.
The River Trail is an 88-mile loop in central Arkansas, with bike rentals available, connecting downtown Little Rock to areas like Burns Park and Pinnacle Mountain.
The Rivermarket area features nightlife options like Rev Room, Stickyz, The Flying Saucer, and Zin, with casual and fine dining options like Cache and Sonny Williams Steak Room.
Open from May to September, the Little Rock Farmer’s Market offers local produce, arts, crafts, and clothing at the River Market.
Central High was the largest and most expensive school in the nation when completed in 1927, and was a key site in the 1957 integration conflict involving the Little Rock Nine.
