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Arkansas is a unique tapestry of mountains, plains and fertile delta. Our history and heritage is part Western frontier, part Ozark pioneer and part Old South. Whether you choose to spend your time enjoying contemporary cityscapes or outdoor recreation that takes full advantage of The Natural State's abundant resources, we'll do our best to make you feel at home on your Arkansas vacation. 

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Rock Town River Outfitters

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Offers kayak and paddleboard rentals right in the heart of North Little Rock. Rentals and guide service for the Arkansas River.

West Garrison Avenue Historic District

River Valley
One of the oldest districts in the city. GROUPS: Tour guides available by request

Argenta Plaza

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Argenta Plaza, a $5.36-million community space, is owned by the City of North Little Rock and managed by the North Little Rock CVB. The plaza features a “front porch” area with modern swings; a stage with 40-foot video projection wall; a water wall...

Bud Walton Arena Hall of Champions Museum

The Ozarks
Displays a century of Arkansas basketball and track sports memories; open during regular business hours.

Eureka Springs Tram Tours

The Ozarks
See and learn about Eureka Springs up close and personal as you ride slowly and quietly through the beautiful and charming historic district of Eureka Springs, Arkansas on one of the city-owned, open-air trams. Our tour guides are either natives of...

Manila Depot Museum

This local area museum, which opened in 2001, is housed in the old Manila train depot, which was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1997 as an amendment to the "Historic Railroad Depots of Arkansas." An example of a traditional...

Arkansas Repertory Theatre

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Renovated historic building houses a professional repertory theatre; well-known plays and original productions; world and regional premiers. Theatre seating 350; exhibit space; art galleries. GROUPS: Use of lobbies accompanies MainStage Theatre...

Arkansas River Trail

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An 88-mile multi-use loop through Little Rock, North Little Rock, Maumelle and Conway with an additional loop from the Clinton Presidential Bridge in North Little Rock to the Big Dam Bridge and back to the Little Rock side of the Clinton Bridge is 15...

Camp Robinson Trails

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ROUTE DESCRIPTION TRAIL #18: Originally built by the Central Arkansas Recreational Pedalers (C.A.R.P.), the mountain bike trails at Camp Robinson in North Little Rock are considered the crown jewel of the region for containing some of the best and...

Haw Creek Falls

Small mountain stream with picturesque falls, rocks and bluffs; fishing; access to the Ozark Highlands Trail; campground

North Little Rock Heritage Center

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The mission of the North Little Rock History Commission is collecting, maintaining and caring for materials bearing on the history of the city from the earliest times. The commission provides educational programs and services, and encourages and...

Sans Souci Landing

located along the banks of the Mississippi River, the scenic park is situated on the site of the former Sans Souci plantation. The 1854 plantation served as a hospital during the Civil War when the Union fleet docked nearby. Sans Souci means “without...

Baum Gallery of Fine Art

Capital
Educational art museum featuring national and international touring exhibitions, juried student and faculty shows.

Clysta Willett Native Garden and Nature Trail

The Ozarks
The garden contains more than 100 native shrubs, understory trees, warm-season grasses, annuals, biennials, and perennials. The North Arkansas Woodcarvers Club have carved whimsical faces in trees damaged by the 2009 ice storm. A community project of...

James Hayes Art Glass

The Delta
James Hayes is an award-winning glassblowing artist who has studied in Murano, Italy, Columbus Ohio, and the Pilchuck Glass School near Seattle, Washington. Popular James hayes glass items include original vases, bowls, stemware, chandeliers and...

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