Little Rock

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Amusements
Aerospace Education Center 3301 East Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR 72206, Located at the Little Rock National Airport, 501-371-4232 or 501-376-IMAX, This museum offers a rare treat, a Sopwith Camel F-1 aircraft on display! A full size replica of an Apollo command module is also on display. A 250-seat IMAX theater is on-site. more...

Gator Park 11411 West Baseline Road, Little Rock, AR 72209, 501-455-3750, Open year round, Gator Park is the perfect place for the family to go for some good ole' fashioned fun. Go-karts, paintball, two 18-hole miniature golf courses, batting cages, bumper boats, and video games are all available here. more...

Villa Marre (circa 1881) 1321 South Scott Street, Little Rock, AR 72216, 501-371-0075, This fine Victorian home served as the home of Sugarbakers Design Firm on the television show Designing Women.

Wonder Place, The 10301 North Rodney Parham, Suite E2, Little Rock, AR 72227, Breckenridge Village Shopping Center, 501-225-4050, The Wonder Place is a creative playspace for kids aged 8 and under. The facility is filled with unique and imaginative play stations such as a water table, sand table, art studio, River Market, drama stage with puppets and costumes, pretend vet clinic, infant/toddler area and more. more...

Historic Homes & Buildings
Arkansas Governor's Mansion 1800 Center Street, Little Rock, AR 72206, 501-376-6884, Home of Arkansas' Governors since 1950. Driving tour only. more...

Arkansas State Capitol (circa 1899) Woodland and Capitol Avenue, 501-682-5080, The first Legislature meeting was held in this Neoclassical building in 1911.

Central High School National Historic Site 2125 Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive, Little Rock, AR 72202, 501-374-1957, The first true test of the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka court decision played out here on September 23, 1957 when nine African-American students, the Little Rock Nine, integrated the school. It is on the American Institute of Architects' list of the most beautiful buildings. more...

Daisy Bates Home 1207 West Twenty-Eighth Street, Little Rock, AR 72202, A National Historic Landmark, this ranch-style house was the home of the owners of the Arkansas State Press, the only African-American newspaper in the state. During the civil rights movement, they gave refuge to the Little Rock Nine. Driving tour only. more...

MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History (circa 1840s) 503 East Ninth Street, Little Rock, AR 72202, Located in MacArthur Park, 501-376-4602, Formerly Little Rock Arsenal, the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History is housed in the historic Tower Building of the Little Rock Arsenal, which was the birthplace of General Douglas MacArthur. The museum interprets Arkansas' military history from the territorial period to the present. Exhibits include the Arsenal's contribution to the Civil War during both Confederate and Union occupation.

Old State House Museum 300 West Markham, Little Rock, AR 72201, 501-324-9685, This is Arkansas' first state capitol and the oldest state capitol building standing west of the Mississippi. Several exhibits can be seen within. more...

Pike-Fletcher-Terry House (circa 1840) 411 East Seventh Street, Little Rock, AR 72201, 501-372-4000, Home of the Arkansas Arts Center's Decorative Arts Museum, in 1862 this was the home of Confederate general Albert Pike, who led a brigade of Cherokee troops at the Battle of Pea Ridge.

Quapaw Quarter Historic District 1206 South Main Street, Little Rock, AR 72202, 501-371-0075, One of Little Rock's historic areas, it is filled with several antebellum and Victorian structures and includes such properties as McArthur Park, the Governor's Mansion, the U.S. Arsenal Building, and Villa Marre. more...

Taborian Hall (circa 1916) Ninth and State Streets, Little Rock, AR 72201, Served as headquarters for the state chapter of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor, a national fraternity.

Historic Sites & Monuments
David O. Dodd Grave 1200 South Broadway, Little Rock, AR 72201, Located at Mount Holly Cemetery, This is the final resting place of 17-year-old Confederate spy David O. Dodd. Dodd was executed on January 8, 1864 at St. John's College by Union occupation forces after being arrested at the Ten Mile House.

Little Rock National Cemetery 2523 Confederate Boulevard, Little Rock, AR 72206, 501-324-6401, This is the final resting place of over 22,000 veterans from the Civil War to Desert Storm. The Minnesota Monument and the Little Rock Confederate Memorial are on-site. more...

Mount Holly Cemetery Located at 12th Street and Broadway, Little Rock, AR 72201, What has been called The Westminster of Arkansas, this historic cemetery is the final resting place of many prominent Arkansas natives including David O. Dodd and five Confederate generals.

Old Mill Lakeshore Drive and Fairway Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72116, Located in North Little Rock, 501-791-8537 or 501-758-1424, Seen in the opening credits of Gone with the Wind, this is a reproduction of an old-water-powered grist mill and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Vietnam Memorial Located at the State Capitol, 501-682-5080, This memorial is dedicated to Arkansans who served in Vietnam. It is inscribed with the names of those who lost their lives.

Libraries & Research Centers
Central Arkansas Library 100 Rock Street, Little Rock, AR 72201, 501-918-3000, Central location for all libraries in and around the Central Arkansas Library System. more...

Museums & Galleries
Arkansas Arts Center 501 East Ninth Street, Little Rock, AR 72202, Located in Historic MacArthur Park, 501-372-4000, The Arkansas Arts Center holds collections of drawings and prints from around the world as well as traveling pieces. Contemporary crafts and elegant art pieces are on display. Along with the museum, they also offer classes, a children's theater, a museum shop, and the Best Impressions Restaurant. more...

Decorative Arts Museum 411 East Seventh Street, Little Rock, AR 72201, Located in the Pike-Fletcher-Terry Mansion, 501-372-4000, Part of the Arkansas Arts Center's programs and services, the Decorative Arts Museum houses a collection of contemporary art, decorative craft items, and traveling exhibits. It is available for lectures, classes, and tours. more...

EMOBA Ernie's Museum of Black Arkansas 1208 Louisiana Street, Little Rock, AR 72202, Former First Baptist Chruch, 501-372-0018, Displays memorabilia of the African Americans who helped develop Arkansas and the lessons learned from their experiences.

Gallery 26 2611 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Little Rock, AR 72205, 501-664-8996, Find art by up and coming local and regional artists on exhibit here during bi-monthly rotations.

Hearne Fine Art 500 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201, Located in the River Market District, 501-372-6822, 888-644-7959, Mediums such as watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, bronze, and mixed media from several African American artists are on display at this fine arts gallery. more...

Heights Gallery 5801 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Little Rock, AR 72207, 501-664-2772, Original art by local and regional artists are on display at Heights Gallery.

Historic Arkansas Museum 200 East Third Street, Little Rock, AR 72201, Third and Scott Streets, 501-324-9351, A museum of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, it features Arkansas-made art and artifacts. Step back in time and feel the way that Arkansas used to be. See restored 19th century homes and Little Rock's oldest building, an 1827 tavern. more...

National Guard Museum Located in Lloyd England Hall on Camp Robinson, 501-212-5215, This museum is dedicated to preserving the history and honoring the sacrifices of the Arkansas National Guard, Camp Pike, and Camp Robinson. more...

William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park 1200 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201, 501-374-4242, The country's 12th presidential library, this state-of-the-art center displays information chronicling Clinton's 8 years as President of the United States. A replica of the Oval Office and the White House Cabinet Room as well as personal family items are on display. more...

Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Little Rock Zoo 1 Jonesboro Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205, 501-666-2406, Over 700 mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds representing more than 200 species can be found at this 33 acre zoo. more...

Wild River Country 6820 Crystal Hill Road, Little Rock, AR 72118, Located in North Little Rock, 501-753-8600, A 26 acre water theme park, Wild River Country has a lazy river, the Arkansas Ocean, tube rides, and lots of slides. more...

Science & Technology
Museum of Discovery 500 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 150, Little Rock, AR 72201, 501-396-7050, 800-880-6475, Arkansas' Museum of Science and History, this educational area of more than 44,000 square feet is filled with projects for children, changing exhibits, and a large technical area. Make learning fun and visit this Little Rock stable! more...

Tours & Cruises
Little Rock Horse and Carriage Company 515 East 24th Street, Little Rock, AR 72206, 501-653-2449, Little Rock's premier horse drawn carriage service offering tours and rdes of downtown. Perfect for weddings, anniversaries, birthtdays, funerals and more.

Little Rock Tours P.O. Box 241608, Little Rock, AR 72223, Little Rock River Market, 501-868-7287, Little Rock Tours offers several packages including Mystery Tours, the Little Rock Sightseeing Tour, Arkansas Wildlife Tours, the Marlsgate Southern Plantation Tour, Holiday Lights Tours, and the Hot Springs Tour. Tours, charters, hotel packages, and entertainment can all be arranged with Little Rock Tours.

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