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SPOTLIGHT:
Little Rock, Arkansas the Capitol City

Located near the center of the state with a population of 193,000, its beautiful skyline set against the Arkansas River, Little Rock is popular for business or leisure, weddings or reunions. It is the former boyhood home of President Bill Clinton with numerous related sites and the William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park.

Its downtown market district, performing arts, entertainment and nightlife, shopping and fine southern cuisine are just a few of the reasons to visit Little Rock.

Things to see and do:

  • Attend the symphony, art exhibitions and Broadway entertainment. Or just enjoy the nightlife on the Riverwalk.
  • Visit the USS Razorback Submarine
  • Take a cruise on the Arkansas Queen Riverboat. Offers dining, sightseeing, holiday and music cruises. A typical cruise goes five to seven miles upstream and the Arkansas Queen sails rain or shine!
  • Visit the downtown sculpture garden, located in a 33_acre green space in the heart of the city.
  • Day Spas are numerous, popular and affordable, offering a bit if quiet time to relax and rejuvenate.
  • Little Rock Central High School - In 1954, the Little Rock Nine brought Arkansas to national attention when the Federal government intervened to protect nine African-American students trying to integrate a high school in the Arkansas capital. President Dwight D. Eisenhower sent 1000 troops from the active-duty 101st Airborne Division to escort and protect the African-American students as they entered school on September 25, 1957.
  • Family fun may include a visit to the zoo, the science and technology museums, Peabody Park and the River Rail Trolley.

For free things to do:

  • Arkansas Korean War Veterans Memorial
  • Walk or bike the Arkansas River Trail and Junction Bridge which links both sides of the Arkansas River Trail
  • See the Art Along the River at River Market with Market Hall, Farmers Market, Events, Facilities, The District, Riverfront Park with La Petit Roche Plaza and the Riverfest Amphitheatre
  • Big Dam Bridge, the longest pedestrian and bicycle bridge in the World, spanning 4226 feet.
  • Clinton Presidential Park Bridge
  • The Empress/Hornibrook Mansion
  • H.U. Lee International Gate and Garden, an oasis of Korean culture in downtown.
  • Little Rock Civil War Marker
  • MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
  • MacArthur Park, the city’s oldest municipal park featuring Victorian-era statuary.
  • Murray Park alongside the Arkansas River with soccer, playgrounds, boat dock and fishing tournaments.
  • The Old Mill, Historic re_creation of an 1880's water_powered grist mill, from the opening scene in Gone With The Wind.
  • Old State House Museum, The oldest state capitol west of the Mississippi, now a museum of Arkansas state history.
  • Peabody Hotel Ducks - ducks parading 11am and 5pm
  • Peabody Splash Park
  • Pinnacle Mountain State Park
  • Political History Audio Tour, includes 23 historic locations throughout downtown
  • Quapaw Quarter Historic Homes
  • Rebsamen Park
  • Testaments-Statue of the Little Rock Nine
  • UALR Art Galleries
  • Vietnam Veterans' Memorial
  • Villa Marre _ Considered a local Little Rock landmark, circa 1881. The Second Empire/Italianate home gained fame when as the Sugarbaker design firm on the CBS television series "Designing Women."
  • Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center

 


Accommodations

LITTLE ROCK NORTH FAIRFIELD INN
4120 Health Care Drive
N. Little Rock, AR 72117


800-228-2800 | Website | Email

Hotel Amenities:
86 Rooms • Indoor Pool & Spa • Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast • In Room Iron/Board • Elevator • Copy/Fax Services.

Attractions/Landmarks/Companies:
Little Rock National Airport (8M) • Baptist Memorial Hospital (1/8M) • McCain Mall (1M) • The Old Mill (2M) • Alltel Arena (4M)


 
LITTLE ROCK NORTH RESIDENCE INN
4110 Health Care Drive
N. Little Rock, AR 72117


800-331-3131 | Website | Email

Hotel Amenities:
96 Rooms • Complimentary Breakfast Buffet • Indoor Pool & Spa • Exercise Room • Fully Equipped Kitchen • Two Phone lines w/Voice Mail and Dataport • Evening Social (M-Th) • Guest Laundry • Meeting Room • Grocery Shopping Service • In Room Coffee Makers • Elevator • Iron/Board • Complimentary Newspaper • Sport Court.™

Attractions/Landmarks/Companies:
Little Rock National Airport (8M) • Baptist Memorial Hospital (1/8M) • McCain Mall (1M) • The Old Mill (2M) • Camp Robinson (3M) • Alltel Arena (4M) • Dillards Corporate Office (6M) • Little Rock AFB (12M)


 
La Quinta Inn
Little Rock Medical Center Area
901 Fair Park Boulevard
Little Rock AR 72204-1754

As soon as you arrive at the recently renovated La Quinta® Inn-Little Rock Medical Center Area, you will notice a difference. Located in the heart of Little Rock, this La Quinta Inn is just minutes from several local medical facilities. The La Quinta Inn-Little Rock Medical Center Area features popular amenities, including a daily complimentary continental breakfast featuring Maxwell House® coffee, Otis Spunkmeyer® pastries, Yoplait® yogurt, fresh fruit, milk and juices. Our courteous service, comfortable rooms and 100% satisfaction guarantee will make your stay with La Quinta a comfortable and memorable experience.

501-664-7000 | Book Now


 
La Quinta Inn Little Rock North
4100 McCain Boulevard
Little Rock AR 72117

As soon as you arrive at the La Quinta® Inn-Little Rock North, you will notice a difference. Located north of downtown Little Rock, this La Quinta Inn is just minutes from many local attractions, including the Arkansas State Capitol. The La Quinta Inn-Little Rock North features popular amenities, including a daily complimentary continental breakfast featuring Maxwell House® coffee, Otis Spunkmeyer® pastries, Yoplait® yogurt, fresh fruit, milk and juices. Our courteous service, comfortable rooms and 100% satisfaction guarantee will make your stay with La Quinta a comfortable and memorable experience.

501-945-0808 | Book Now


 
La Quinta Inn Little Rock West
200 Shackleford Road
Little Rock AR 72211

As soon as you arrive at the La Quinta® Inn-Little Rock West, you will notice a difference. This recently renovated La Quinta Inn is conveniently located west of downtown and just minutes from two area shopping malls, as well as casual and fine dining. The La Quinta Inn-Little Rock West features popular amenities, including a daily complimentary continental breakfast featuring Maxwell House® coffee, Otis Spunkmeyer® pastries, Yoplait® yogurt, fresh fruit, milk and juices. Our courteous service, comfortable rooms and 100 percent satisfaction guarantee will make your stay with La Quinta a comfortable and memorable experience.

 

501-224-0900 | Book Now


 
La Quinta Inn Little Rock Otter Creek
11701  I-30
Little Rock AR 72209

As soon as you arrive at the La Quinta® Inn-Little Rock Otter Creek Area, you will notice a difference. This La Quinta Inn is located only minutes from several historic sites, including the Arkansas State Capitol and the Central High Museum and Visitor Center. The La Quinta Inn-Little Rock Otter Creek Area features popular amenities, including a daily complimentary continental breakfast featuring Maxwell House® coffee, Otis Spunkmeyer® pastries, Yoplait® yogurt, fresh fruit, milk and juices. This La Quinta offers additional amenities, including a heated spa and an on sit restaurant and bar. Our courteous service, comfortable rooms and 100% satisfaction guarantee will make your stay with La Quinta a comfortable and memorable experience.

501-455-2300 | Book Now

 

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