Little Rock, Arkansas sits on the banks of the Arkansas River in Pulaski County, located in the center of the state. And with a population of nearly 200,000 people, it's the largest city in Arkansas and definitely the place to find a good time at a great value.The hub of Little Rock is the bustling River Market District featuring restaurants, shops, bars, nightlife, museums and hotels as well as the area's main library. You'll find something for everyone! Some main attractions, in the city include the:
Clinton Presidential Center & Park
Central Arkansas Nature Center
Clinton Presidential Park Wetlands
Museum of Discovery
Little Rock Zoo
Arts and culture mavens will love the:
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
ESSE Purse Museum
You can also visit the historic Little Rock Visitor's Center at Curran Hall and learn more about the city.
Some historic sites in the city include:
Historic Arkansas Museum, Old State House Museum
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center
Mount Holly Cemetery
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, where nine African American students made history in 1957.
Don't miss taking a whirl on the Over the Jumps Carousel, the only one still in existence in the world.
Just to the west of town is Pinnacle Mountain State Park, a day-use facility close to town which everyone likes for its birds-eye view of the city from its summit as well as a variety of nature trails around the base. Overlooks at the park provide views of the water portion of the Trail of Tears route and, on a nice day, you're likely to see plenty of hikers on their way up to the top to check out the next-level view.
