ATTRACTIONS
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... mapGator 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... mapVilla 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. more... mapWonder 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... map
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... mapArkansas State Capitol (circa 1899)
Woodland and Capitol Avenue
501-682-5080
The first Legislature meeting was held in this Neoclassical building in 1911. more...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... mapDaisy Bates Home
1207 West 28th Street • Little Rock, AR 72202
A National Historic Landmark, not open to the public, the Daisy Bates House "was the de facto command post for the Central High School desegregation crisis" in 1957-1958. more... mapMacArthur 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. more... mapOld 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... mapPike-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. mapQuapaw Quarter Historic District
615 E. Capitol Avenue • Little Rock, AR 72202
501-371-0075
An area of Little Rock made up of several historic districts which features many antebellum and Victorian homes and includes such historic sites as MacArthur Park, the Governor’s Mansion, the U.S. Arsenal Building, and the Villa Marre. Walking tours, maps, and more information are available at the Little Rock Visitor Information Center at Historic Curran Hall. more... mapTaborian 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. map
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. mapLittle 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... mapMount 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. mapOld 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... map
Museums & Galleries
Arkansas Arts Center
501 East 9th 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, primarily American and European, from the Renaissance to the present; 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, museum shop, and the Best Impressions Restaurant. more...Decorative Arts Museum
411 East 7th Street • Little Rock, AR 72201
Located in the Pike-Fletcher-Terry Mansion
501-372-4000 x 357
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. The collection includes contemporary crafts by national and regional artists, 19th and early 20th century European and American glass, including the Batty Collection of American pressed glass; Asian arts and toys designed by modern artists. The Decorative Arts Museum is available for lectures, classes, and tours. more... mapEMOBA 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. mapGallery 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. mapHearne 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... mapHeights Gallery
5801 Kavanaugh Boulevard • Little Rock, AR 72207
501-664-2772
Original art by local and regional artists are on display at Heights Gallery. mapHistoric 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... mapNational 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... map
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... mapWild 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...Wildwood Park for the Arts
20919 Denny Road • Little Rock, AR 72223
501-821-7275
A developing botanical garden and center situated in a 105-acre woodland garden in West Little Rock's Chenal Valley, Wildwood Park for the Arts seeks to inspire, educate and entertain visitors about the arts and nature. Wildwood Park for the Arts includes the Richard C. Butler Arboretum, Gertrude Remmel Butler Gazebo & Gardens, Ruth Allen Dogwood Trail, Boop Water Garden, Carl Hunter Wildflower Glenn, Bruce Theatre Gardens, Doris Carre Gay Asian Garden, Campbell Davies Reflection Garden, an eight-acre swan lake, paved walking trails, the 625-seat Lucy Lockett Cabe Theatre, a studio theatre complex and production facilities. more... map
Science & Technology
Museum of Discovery
500 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 150 • Little Rock, AR 72201
501-396-7050, 800-880-6475
Arkansas’ premiere science center with hands-on activities and exhibits for people of all ages. The Museum is dedicated to igniting a passion for science, technology and math in an interactive environment. more... map
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, birthdays, funerals and more. more... mapLittle 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. more... map
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