Arkansas's capital city, Little Rock began on the Arkansas River and years later it's still the place to be with the bustling River Market District featuring restaurants, shops, bars, museums and hotels. Two focal points in the area are the Clinton Presidential Center & Park and the neighboring world headquarters of Heifer International. A recent addition is the Central Arkansas Nature Center. All three properties are "green" buildings and offer special tours. You can also visit the Little Rock Visitor's Center at Curran Hall and learn more.
The arts flourish in
Little Rock, Arkansas with the
Arkansas Arts Center, housing one of the most-acclaimed collections of works on paper in the country. Fine and casual dining are abundant, as are performing arts opportunities.
Little Rock’s position in the center of the state also puts in on such historic trails as the Butterfield Overland Trail, the Southwest Trail, the Trail of Tears, and the
Little Rock Campaign of the Civil War. These are part of the Arkansas Heritage Trails System.
Outdoor lovers won't be disappointed either with numerous
city parks offering running/walking trails, fishing, ball fields and picnic areas. Just to the west of town is
Pinnacle Mountain State Park, a day-use facility which offers a birds-eye view of the city from its summit. Overlooks at the park provide views of the water portion of the Trail of Tears route.
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nightlife in
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