Attractions in Little Rock, Arkansas

Amusements

Aerospace Education Center 501-371-4232 or 501-376-IMAX
3301 East Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR 72206
Located at the Little Rock National Airport
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... more info map
Gator Park 501-455-3750
11411 West Baseline Road, Little Rock, AR 72209
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... more info map
Villa Marre 501-371-0075
1321 South Scott Street, Little Rock, AR 72216
This fine Victorian home served as the home of Sugarbakers Design Firm on the television show Designing Women. more info map
Wonder Place, The 501-225-4050
10301 North Rodney Parham, Suite E2, Little Rock, AR 72227
Breckenridge Village Shopping Center
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,... more info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Arkansas Governor's Mansion 501-376-6884
1800 Center Street, Little Rock, AR 72206
Home of Arkansas' Governors since 1950. Driving tour only. more info map
Arkansas State Capitol 501-682-5080
500 Woodlane Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201
Woodland and Capitol Avenue
The first Legislature meeting was held in this Neoclassical building in 1911. more info map
Central High School National Historic Site 501-374-1957
2125 Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive, Little Rock, AR 72202
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... more info map
Daisy 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 info map
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History 501-376-4602
503 East Ninth Street, Little Rock, AR 72202
Located in MacArthur Park
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... more info map
Old State House Museum 501-324-9685
300 West Markham, Little Rock, AR 72201
Arkansas' first state capitol and the oldest state capitol building standing west of the Mississippi. Several exhibits can be seen within the Old State House, a... more info map
Pike-Fletcher-Terry House 501-372-4000
411 East Seventh Street, Little Rock, AR 72201
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... more info map
Taborian Hall
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. more info 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... more info map
Little Rock National Cemetery 501-324-6401
2523 Confederate Boulevard, Little Rock, AR 72206
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 info map
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... more info map
Old Mill 501-758-1424
Lakeshore Drive and Fairway Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72116
Located in North Little Rock
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. more info
Vietnam Memorial 501-682-5080
Located at the State Capitol
This memorial is dedicated to Arkansans who served in Vietnam. It is inscribed with the names of those who lost their lives. more info

Libraries & Research Centers

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

Museums & Galleries

Arkansas Arts Center 501-372-4000
501 East 9th Street, Little Rock, AR 72202
Located in Historic MacArthur Park
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... more info
Decorative Arts Museum 501-372-4000 x 357
411 East 7th Street, Little Rock, AR 72201
Located in the Pike-Fletcher-Terry Mansion
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... more info map
EMOBA Ernie's Museum of Black Arkansas 501-372-0018
1208 Louisiana Street, Little Rock, AR 72202
Former First Baptist Chruch
Displays memorabilia of the African Americans who helped develop Arkansas and the lessons learned from their experiences. more info map
Gallery 26 501-664-8996
2611 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Little Rock, AR 72205
Find art by up and coming local and regional artists on exhibit here during bi-monthly rotations. more info map
Hearne Fine Art 501-372-6822
500 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201
Located in the River Market District
Mediums such as watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, bronze, and mixed media from several African American artists are on display at this fine arts gallery. more info map
Heights Gallery 501-664-2772
5801 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Little Rock, AR 72207
Original art by local and regional artists are on display at Heights Gallery. more info map
Historic Arkansas Museum 501-324-9351
200 East Third Street, Little Rock, AR 72201
Third and Scott Streets
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... more info map
National Guard Museum 501-212-5215
Located in Lloyd England Hall on Camp Robinson
This museum is dedicated to preserving the history and honoring the sacrifices of the Arkansas National Guard, Camp Pike, and Camp Robinson. more info
William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park 501-374-4242
1200 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201
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... more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Little Rock Zoo 501-666-2406
1 Jonesboro Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205
Over 700 mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds representing more than 200 species can be found at this 33 acre zoo. more info map
Wildwood Park for the Arts 501-821-7275
20919 Denny Road, Little Rock, AR 72223
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... more info map

Science & Technology

Museum of Discovery 501-396-7050
500 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 150, Little Rock, AR 72201
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... more info map

Tours & Cruises

Little Rock Horse and Carriage Company 501-653-2449
515 East 24th Street, Little Rock, AR 72206
Little Rock's premier horse drawn carriage service offering tours and rdes of downtown. Perfect for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, funerals and more. more info map
Little Rock Tours 501-868-7287
P.O. Box 241608, Little Rock, AR 72223
Little Rock River Market
Little Rock Tours offers several packages including Mystery Tours, the Little Rock Sightseeing Tour, Arkansas Wildlife Tours, the Marlsgate Southern Plantation Tour,... more info map

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