A Central "Must See" Destination
River Market District/Riverfront Park
This area of downtown Little Rock is filled with restaurants, shops, art galleries, museums, the main library, bars and seasonal farmers market. Loft apartments, a luxury hotel top the list of continuing development in the area, with more planned. The Ottenheimer Market Hall has more than 17 permanent merchants who offer a growing list of market specialties year-round. From right-from-the-oven pastries, hand-roasted coffee, succulent barbecue to fresh cut flowers and gourmet foods, there is a wide selection of groceries at the River Market. President Clinton Ave. Little Rock. 501-375-2552.
The River Market District is bordered by Riverfront Park and the Arkansas River to the north. The park stretches 11 blocks and provides large areas for outdoor events, leisure activities and a glimpse of the state’s history. Riverfront Park is home to many exciting concerts at the Riverfest Amphitheatre, which has 1,375 reserved seats and 9,125 lawn seats, permanent restrooms, dressing rooms for entertainers, and enhanced walkways. Five additional blocks to the east encompass the Clinton Presidential Center and Park. LaHarpe Boulevard. 501-371-4510