Little Rock
The Rock City
General Information
Other Name: Rocktown, District: Arkansas, State: South, United States of America
Area: 116.8 square miles
Languages Spoken: English
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Best Time to Visit: June to August and -
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Little Rock is the capital of Arkansas.The capital of Arkansas is the state`s center for business, politics and culture.Visitors can stroll past beautiful antebellum mansions in the downtown historical district; visit the Old Mill, a water-powered grist mill featured in the opening scene of "Gone With The Wind;" or tour the Arkansas State Capitol, an exact replica (albeit significantly smaller) of the nation`s capitol. Riverfront Park is a scenic spot overlooking the Arkansas River. Tourists can actually view the "little rock" for which the city was named.Location
Little Rock is located on the south bank of the Arkansas River in Central Arkansas.Climate
Humid sub tropical.
This institution spanning 30,00 square feet displays a permanent collection dating from the Renaissance to present day as well as forms of craft media and a revolving exhibition of national and regional artists. There are a variety of interactive exhibits and a Children''s Theater that features live public.
Housing space hardware, an aerospace library, an antique aircraft collection, and the state''s only IMAX Theater, the Aerospace Education Center is a wonderful time for the entire family. A gift shop and concession facilities are on site.
Visit the museum that celebrates a landmark in our history, the integration of public schools. The Central High Museum and Visitor''s Center, located across from the actual Central High School.
Home to five meticulously restored pre-Civil War structures, this is a true reflection of Arkansas''s frontier experience. Live actors recreate antebellum life as actual residents. A museum store offers arts and crafts.
Home to a variety of festivals and concerts, this park is the center of activity in Little Rock. Here you can see the actual "little rock" that inspired European-explorer Benard de la Harpe to name the city.
At this museum, "hands on" is the rule. Children and adults are encouraged to participate in the exhibits and displays, and have fun learning about science, technology, nature and history along the way. Some of the interactive exhibits include the Health Hall, where you can learn about parts of the body; Worlds of the Forest, which includes an insect zoo; and the Tech Lab, which lets you build your own robot.
This jewel of a park is hidden in the valley of Pinnacle Mountain, only a 15-minute drive from Little Rock.There are plenty of shady camping spots, some even by the Arkansas River''s banks. Families appreciate the huge-covered pavilions, complete with picnic tables and grills.
Discover the secrets of Arkansas'' history in the oldest still-standing state capitol building west of the Mississippi River. Peruse permanent exhibits of Arkansas'' women, President Clinton''s journey to Washington, the first Arkansas House of Representatives, Arkansas first families, period rooms and the state house''s history. Current special exhibits include "Brother In Arms.