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Little Rock, Arkansas

A scaled-down replica of the nation's Capitol in Washington, DC. Construction started in 1899 and the Arkansas legislature continues to meet in the historical building. Located on the grounds are several monuments: Vietnam Veterans; Arkansas Police Officer Killed in Action; Confederate Soldiers Monument; Monument to Confederate Women; Confederate War Prisoners Marker.

Free tours available Monday through Friday from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and self-guided tours on weekends and holidays from 10:00 A.M to 3:00 P.M. Call (501) 682-5080 to schedule a tour.

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Lorance Creek Natural Area

Directions: From Little Rock, take I-530 (U.S. 65) south towards Pine Bluff, approximately 10 miles; take Exit 9 (Bingham Road exit); turn left (east) on Bingham Road, cross over the Interstate, past a gas station, and into a residential area. At the first "Y"

Little Rock, AR Natural Attractions

MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History

Directions: This historic museum is situated on the grounds of MacArthur Park located at I-30 and 9th Street in downtown Little Rock. Located in the historic tower building of the Old Arsenal, a National Historic Landmark. Birthplace of General Douglas MacArthur in 1880

Little Rock, AR Military History

Hillcrest Historic District

Little Rock, AR Historic Districts

Arkansas State Capitol Grounds Monuments

Little Rock, AR Monuments

Riverfront Park

The original "little rock" where settlers first came to this area is located here; park contains a history pavilion, amphitheater, playground, plazas, promenades and picnic areas

Little Rock, AR Parks

Things to do near Little Rock, AR

Historic Arkansas Museum

Directions: Located in the heart of downtown Little Rock two blocks southeast of the Peabody Hotel and within short walking d...

Playworld Family Fun Center

Offers miniature golf, video game arcade, large-scale maze ...

Gann Museum of Saline County

This museum is in the only known structure in the world to use bauxite aluminum ore as a building material. It was built in 1...

Woolly Hollow State Park

Woolly Cabin, the home of the area's first settlers, offers a historic perspective to the hollow; Lake Bennett offers swimmin...

Greathouse Home

Located on the grounds of the Faulkner County Courthouse, this home was built in 1830 east of Conway and was restored in 1966...