Local Attraction

Founded in the early1820's, Little Rock was discovered by French Explorers and named LA PETITE ROCHE (they anchored by the "small rock'). Centrally located, it is the hub for government activities, medical research facilities, and is the home of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Arkansas, the Arkansas Repertory Theater, the Zoo, Arkansas Opera Theater, the Chamber Music Society of Little Rock, the University of Arkansas Planetarium, and the Wildwood Park for The Performing Arts. The population of 175,000 belies the many ethnic influences and the wealth of restaurants that provide a plethora of outstanding choices for fine dining.


Attractions:

  • Hot Springs, AR: Take a day trip to Hot Springs, AR. Have lunch at the Famous Mollie's Spend the afternoon shopping or antiquing. Finish it all off with a relaxing thermal bath at famous Bath House Row. Stop in Benton at Jerry Van Dyke's Soda Shoppe for old fashioned sodas and visit a restored theatre for a flick at yesterday's prices in yesterday's ambiance!
  • England and Scott, Arkansas: Tour the Agricultural Museum and the Marlsgate Plantation. Eat lunch at Charlottes Eats & Sweets and finish the day with an antique shopping trip at Morris Antiques.
  • AR State Capitol
  • Territorial Restoration
  • The Old Mill: as seen in "Gone With The Wind"
  • Villa MarrĂ©: as seen on "Designing Women".
  • Petit Jean State Park: Begin the day with a tour of the Rockefeller Antique Car Museum. Enjoy a relaxing lunch at the Country Store. Spend the afternoon visiting the grave of Petit Jean. End this adventure with a hike to the 30 ft. waterfall at Mather Lodge. Take scenic Hwy 10. back to Little Rock for an enjoyable drive.
  • Aerospace Education Center: for "four dimensional" entertainment
  • Toltec Mounds Archeological Indian Dig: Venture out to Toltec Mounds Archeological Indian Dig. Eat lunch at the Cotham's General Store-home of the famous hubcap hamburger. Explore Toltec Mounds taking advantage of special events offered throughout the year.
  • Alltel Arena
  • Little Rock Zoo
  • Quapaw Garden Club
  • Quapaw Quarter Association.
  • The Arkansas Reperatory Theatre
  • Wildwood for the Performing Arts
  • The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
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Activities:

  • Restaurants: Eat lunch at The Arts Center or at Victorian Gardens.
  • Antique Shopping: Follow the Antique Trail in Little Rock. Start by visiting Morris Antiques, Partains, Crystal Hill and . Have a wonderful lunch at Scallions. Finish off your day with more antiquing in the Heights, including Potential Treasures on VanBuren Street.
  • Sailing: Spend a most enjoyable day sailing on Lake Maumelle, the inland lake used to train Olympic sailors.
  • Biking
  • Carriage Rides
  • Day Trips
  • Fine Dining: Check out LuLav's, Ashley's, Sonny Williams, Capeo's and many more.
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