Little Rock, AR

Answer 1

Little Rock is situated in the middle of Arkansas. The city is named for a rock formation that lies along the river. The formation was used as a primitive road (river) sign during travels up and down the waterway. The rock is still viewable along the shoreline. Native Americans inhabited the area for hundreds of centuries and evidence of their existence is seen at the Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park. The squarely shaped hills are believed to have been used for ceremonial and political purposes.

A French explorer by the name of Jean-Baptiste Bernard de la Happe came to the region in 1722 and built a trading post. Other trappers and traders followed. The city grew and flourished but during the Civil War was lost for a period to the Union Army. Little Rock, AR. is filled with history from the era. Arkansas is rich in military history and has numerous exhibits commemorating the men and women who served the country.

The Old State House Museum, decorated in 1900 fashion, contains many artifacts from the war. Special exhibits commemorate women in history and the DAR. The building that is now the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History served as a barracks, a munitions supply and was the birthplace of General Douglas MacArthur. The Quapaw Quarter is the oldest neighborhood in Little Rock, AR. Many of the homes in this location were built prior to the Civil War. The Villa Marre was used as the fictitious location of Ms. Sugarbaker on the popular TV show "Designing Women".

The Historic Arkansas Museum is an expansive building that houses the art and artifacts of the state. Four homes built prior to the Civil War are also on display. The Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum is home to the USS Razorback. This Navy submarine served from 1944 to 1970 and came home to Little Rock, AR. rather than being converted to scrap metal. The museum also has the USS Hoya, a Naval harbor tug and a memorial to the USS Snook, which was lost at sea.

The state is known to celebrate its arts and culture. The Arkansas Art Center displays works from contemporary artists to the masters like Picasso, Rodan, van Gogh and Rembrandt. Little Rock, AR. is home to four theaters and playhouses in addition to the event centers that offer live performances. Wildwood Park for the Arts is located along the Arkansas River on 105 acres of wooded area which includes a botanical garden. The facility contains a theater, an outdoor studio theater complex and a production area.

Answer 2

If passing through the Natural State of Arkansas, be sure to plan some time in the capital city of Little Rock. Nearly 685,000 people enjoy the beauty of Little Rock making it Arkansas’ largest city well. The capital is nestled in the heart of Arkansas, near the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, with the Arkansas River running through it. The Rock, as it is called by those who live there, offers fun for everyone, including children, lovers of the outdoors, and art buffs. Although it is not a huge metropolitan area when compared to other state capitals, Little Rock offers a wide variety of fun activities for any vacationer.

If you enjoy different types of entertainment, then Little Rock has much to offer. Verizon Arena, formerly known as Alltel Arena, seats up to 18,000 and is home to the Arkansas Twisters of the Indoor Football League. It also hosts many concerts each year as well as WWE events and NCAA Basketball games. The Clinton Presidential Library, which opened in 2004, is home to the largest presidential archives in the nation and is located in the downtown district. Another venue is the Arkansas Arts Center, home to the largest cultural institution in the state. It contains seven different galleries, which from time to time host different traveling exhibits. One exhibit being shown in the summer of 2010 is the World of the Pharaohs exhibit of ancient Egypt. Each Wednesday in the summer, Riverfront Park shows movies for free, which is a great activity for the whole family to enjoy. Little Rock is also home to the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, where a quarter of a million people are entertained each year by famous musical guests including Leann Rimes, Olivia Newton-John, and Maya Angelou.

There are also many choices for dining in the capital city of Arkansas. Vino’s Pizza Pub Brewery is a local favorite boasting New York style pizza and live music. They also have six different local brews available to the beer connoisseur. For finer dining, be sure to visit the Peabody Hotel to eat at the Capriccio Grill Italian Steakhouse or enjoy one of the two hotel bars. The Arkansas Queen is a riverboat that tours the beautiful Arkansas River. Dinner cruises are available, as well as luxury cruises for the romantic. Take one of these to witness the beauty of the Natural State at sunset, dine under the stars, and dance on the deck of the Queen. There is also the River Market, which is fun for the whole family. Walk alongside the banks of the Arkansas River to buy all kinds of free produce and fruits from the months of March to October each year

No matter what you’re looking for, Little Rock has it. A beautiful city with a variety of activities for the family or individual, Little Rock is the jewel of Arkansas. If you’re looking for Southern hospitality, top of the line entertainment, and excellent restaurants, be sure to visit The Rock next time you’re in Arkansas.

Answer 3

Little Rock, Ar is the capital city of the state of Arkansas, and is located in the center of the state on the Arkansas River. The city features a number of tourist attractions, chief among them the Clinton Presidential Library. The Clinton Presidential Library chronicles the life of William (Bill) Jefferson Clinton, a native of Hope, Arkansas who was a governor and attorney general of Arkansas in addition to having been the 42nd president of the United States. The library catalogs the life of Clinton, from his early days in Hope through his political ascent to the presidency. The former president still maintains an office at library, and, although he now lives in New York, still visits the library on occasion. The Clinton Presidential Library is located on the Arkansas River, and is a short walk from the Riverwalk area. The Riverwalk area is a mix of restaurants, shops, and hotels that was developed in conjuction with the building of the Clinton Presidential Library. The Riverwalk area also features the Alltell Arena, an area that plays host to concerts and sporting events.