Little Rock
Little Rock, the capital of Arkansas, is a city on the Arkansas River. It’s home to the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, with exhibits including a replica of the Oval Office and presidential artifacts. In an 1800s Greek Revival building, the Old State House Museum traces Arkansas's history. MacArthur Park has a pond and the Arkansas Arts Center, known for its large collection of drawings.
The Little Rock Nine, a group of black students who enrolled at the traditionally all-white Little Rock Central High School in 1957, are possibly the city's most famous residents. The children's enrollment, which came after the Supreme Court ruled that school segregation was unconstitutional, thrust civil rights into the national limelight. Little Rock's role in the civil rights struggle is commemorated with monuments and displays distributed across the city's parks and museums.
Today, you'll have much more to chew on than civil rights history. Sure, there are museums dedicated to the lives of frontier-era Arkansas citizens and former President Bill Clinton, but Little Rock is much more than its educational offerings. There are several outdoor activities available, ranging from mountain climbing to a leisurely stroll across Big Dam Bridge. Social butterflies will feel at ease here as well. Little Rock provides annual events for all types of visitors and comes alive at night in the River Market Entertainment District. So gather your belongings and make your way down. Little Rock has something for everyone.
The Best Hotels in Little Rock
- The Capital Hotel
- The Burgundy Hotel, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
- Little Rock Marriott
The Best Things to Do in Little Rock:
- Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
- Pinnacle Mountain State Park
- The Clinton Presidential Center
Ranking + Rating:
- 23 in Best Weekend Getaways in the South
