Location: Little Rock
Top Things to do in Little Rock
Things to do in Little Rock, Arkansas (AR): The Best Traveler Resources
The Clintons may have put Little Rock on the map, but this charming and historic capital city offers plenty of reasons to keep it there. The Central High Museum tells the painful, powerful story of the city's racial struggles. Political buffs and Clinton fans will want to check out the State Capitol. Shoppers can spend hours at the River Market, a collection of tasty eateries and eclectic stores. Kids will be more than wowed by attractions such as the Children's Museum, the Museum of Discovery and the Zoo, famous for its eye-popping ape exhibit. Stay at a charming historic abode, an inviting bed and breakfast or a luxury hotel. Eat at fabulous restaurants and enjoy exciting nightlife. Little Rock has all the ingredients of a perfect weekend getaway.
Restaurants in Little Rock
1. Little Rock Visitor Information Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Conveniently located in downtown Little Rock, Historic Curran Hall, built in 1842, is the city’s only antebellum home open daily to the public. It houses the official Little Rock Visitor Information Center and is the Mayor’s Reception Hall. The award-winning Marjem Ward Jackson Historic Garden is meticulously maintained by the Pulaski County Master Gardeners. Historic Curran Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The Little Rock Visitor Information Center at Historic Curran Hall is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. on Sundays. Stop by during those hours to tour the house and garden.
Reviewed By xahhari - Boston, United States
This Visitors Center is absolutely gorgeous and has been preserved well since the 1800s. It is fascinating to see. In addition to being one of the neatest visitors centers around, it’s also one of the most information filled. The lady at the counter helped us plan out our entire trip and gave us magazines, brochures, maps, and even bottled water! She was very knowledgeable and absolutely lovely. I’d recommend stopping here before anywhere else in Little Rock. Trust me, you won’t regret it!
2. Department of Parks and Tourism
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
This office provides information on outdoor activities in the state.
3. William J. Clinton Presidential Library
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4.5 based on 2,553 reviews
The William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park, located on the banks of the Arkansas River in Little Rock, Arkansas, attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world to its grounds each year. Opened in 2004, the Center is home to the Little Rock offices of the Clinton Foundation, the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, and the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service.
Reviewed By GRANDDADGREENGO - Texas, United States
The Clinton Presidential Library is a bold, modern building near downtown Little Rock, overlooking the Arkansas River, which does a good job of telling the story of the Clinton administration of 1993-2001, a period of relative peace and prosperity in the United States. Unlike some presidential libraries that feature a replica of the oval office, visitors here can have their photo made (for a fee) sitting behind a replica of the Resolute desk, which President Clinton (and other presidents, such as JFK), have used.
4. Robinson Center
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4.5 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By ccbain55 - Garden City, United States
Flew into Little Rock to see the musical Waitress (national tour) and although I'm biased (my daughter is in the show), I found the theater to have wonderful acoustics and very comfortable seats. Two balconies and side boxes, all beautifully designed. A great venue for such a sold-out musical.
5. Children's Library and Learning Center
6. Statehouse Convention Center
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By 645JenniferS - Pittsburgh, United States
Went to the convention center as part of packet pick up leading up to the marathon. The convention center is very well organized and it was very easy to navigate around it. I really liked how well the marathon organizers laid out different booths. I was in here on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and it was nice. Because on Sunday i was early start for the marathon and the opened up the large doors to let the runners go out of and there was chairs and tables set up for people to sit at before and after finishing the marathon. So I really liked how they laid out the area and it made it super easy especially when you aren't from the area.
7. Arkansas 4-H Center
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Located just 10 miles west of Little Rock, the C.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center is a spectacular setting for your next conference or retreat. Our center provides reasonable rates for educational organizations, businesses, civic clubs, schools, church groups, government agencies and professional organizations. It is ideal for conferences, retreats, meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
