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The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Little Rock, Arkansas (AR)
The Clintons may have put Little Rock on the map, but this charming and historic capital city offers plenty of reasons to keep it there. The Central High Museum tells the painful, powerful story of the city's racial struggles. Political buffs and Clinton fans will want to check out the State Capitol. Shoppers can spend hours at the River Market, a collection of tasty eateries and eclectic stores. Kids will be more than wowed by attractions such as the Children's Museum, the Museum of Discovery and the Zoo, famous for its eye-popping ape exhibit. Stay at a charming historic abode, an inviting bed and breakfast or a luxury hotel. Eat at fabulous restaurants and enjoy exciting nightlife. Little Rock has all the ingredients of a perfect weekend getaway.
Restaurants in Little Rock
1. Little Rock Visitor Information Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Conveniently located in downtown Little Rock, Historic Curran Hall, built in 1842, is the city’s only antebellum home open daily to the public. It houses the official Little Rock Visitor Information Center and is the Mayor’s Reception Hall. The award-winning Marjem Ward Jackson Historic Garden is meticulously maintained by the Pulaski County Master Gardeners. Historic Curran Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The Little Rock Visitor Information Center at Historic Curran Hall is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. on Sundays. Stop by during those hours to tour the house and garden.
Reviewed By xahhari - Boston, United States
This Visitors Center is absolutely gorgeous and has been preserved well since the 1800s. It is fascinating to see. In addition to being one of the neatest visitors centers around, it’s also one of the most information filled. The lady at the counter helped us plan out our entire trip and gave us magazines, brochures, maps, and even bottled water! She was very knowledgeable and absolutely lovely. I’d recommend stopping here before anywhere else in Little Rock. Trust me, you won’t regret it!
2. Mystery Mansion Escape Room
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5.0 based on 644 reviews
Interactive Game of sleuthing intelligence. Bring your family, friends, or convention attendees for 60 minutes of sheer, heart pumping entertainment. Push your mind to its limits as you solve puzzles, find clues and crack codes to escape your fate. Great for team building, entertainment, date night and special occasions. Check out our website for details. Private bookings available. Hours Vary - Book online By Reservation Only. Children of any age are welcome to attend with family in a private room. For specific information, check out our FAQs on the website or feel free to call.
Reviewed By C1013HMvaleries
First time experience for my sister and me ~ we went with my 12-year-old niece and nephew who had been to other escape rooms several times. I'll admit, they were way better at it than we were! We needed a bit of help but made it through. We did the Riddle High room- a great retro theme and lots of fun. The Mystery Mansion crew were great and gave us extra time to finish (we needed it!). Fun activity!!
3. Arkansas Brews Cruise
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5.0 based on 37 reviews
Arkansas's only full craft beer immersion experience. You will see, feel, smell and , most importantly, taste great beer on this tour. We visit 3 select local breweries to insure you the best possible experience. Our first stop the focus is on the brewing process. We will show how beer is made and walk the process from grain to glass. The second stop is all about style, where we dive into beer styles and beer history. Our final stop is a chance to get social and enjoy hanging out with new friends and excellent beers. Join us on the Arkansas Brews Cruise for a casual, fun and informative way to see and experience the local craft beer scene. Great for Wedding parties, Reunions, Girls night out, Date nights, Corporate events and Team building.
4. Maumelle Park
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4.5 based on 58 reviews
Camping area two miles east of Pinnacle.
Reviewed By syedaiyaz - Hoffman Estates, United States
What a wonderful place to spend with your family, either grilling or just hanging around. This is such an amazing place right on the banks of the beautiful Arkansas river. Must go for every family of all sizes for a great outdoor time.
5. Pinnacle Mountain State Park
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4.5 based on 477 reviews
Opened in 1977, the Pinnacle Mountain State Park serves as a center for education, recreation and preservation.
Reviewed By 782rickw - Little Rock, United States
Pinnacle Mountain State Park is a delightful natural oasis 30 mins from Little Rock. The main part of the park has a large flat area where people congregate for all kinds of activities from Frisbee to volleyball to soccer. There is a playground for the wee-ones and restrooms for all. At the same area there is access to the Little Maumelle river for canoes/kayaks. One of the main draws to the whole park is hiking Pinnacle Mountain. One access is from this main parking lot. There is another area to access the hiking trail on the other side the mountain. The east side is the harder side. Both are well marked until the near top. Then you get into large rocks and boulders with the east side being steeper. There is also a trail around the entire called the Base Trail. You can hike up one side, down the other and around the base for about a 3 mile hike. I would rate the trails up the mountain moderate to hard. I see families with small children especially on the west trail but I would not recommend that. The views from the top are stupendous. There is much more in this wonderful park! a Fishing lake which is stocked, mountain bike trails, a visitor center and a delightful short hike that is disabled access to an overlook of the Arkansas River. There is an abundance of huge cypress trees with their "elbows" along the river. Yes, Arkansas is hot and we have lots of bugs, snakes, etc so go in the fall, winter, or spring. Get off your couch, put on some bug spray and enjoy this Natural State Wonder!
6. Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
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4.5 based on 1,188 reviews
This National Park Service site encompasses the campus, but Central High is still an active high school. Visitors should park and begin their visit at the National Park Visitor Center, located diagonally across from the campus, at 2120 W. Daisy Gatson Bates Drive. Visitor entrance into the school is via free Ranger-led tours reserved in advance to guarantee participation. Interpreting the Civil Rights Movement with an emphasis on school integration, this National Historic Site focuses on the 1957 desegregation crisis that resulted when Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus ordered National Guard troops to prevent the first African American students, the "Little Rock Nine," from entering formerly all white Little Rock Central High School, leading to federal intervention by order of President Dwight Eisenhower.
Reviewed By YourHighnessK
This was the highlight of our trip with high school aged Girl Scouts. It is a beautiful high school with reflecting pond in front, and the Visitor Center contains a wealth of information about the integral role that the Little Rock Nine played in the Civil Rights movement after Brown v. Board. My scouts are about the same age as the Little Rock Nine were during that time. Seeing the school and the visitor center was an important lesson for the younger generation and a poignant reminder for the older generations. We definitely recommend for all ages and would visit again if in this area.
7. Mount Holly Cemetery
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4.5 based on 65 reviews
Home to the burial sites of some of the state's most famous citizens.
Reviewed By Foghorn14 - Little Rock, United States
Every year students from a local high school give narratives regarding the people who are buried in the cemetery. It is a great outing. Anytime is good to visit. The tombstones are interesting and many famous Arkansans are buried here.
8. Arkansas State Capitol
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4.5 based on 476 reviews
Visitors can tour this government building that sits on a knoll, overlooking downtown to the east and the Arkansas river to the north, and bears a striking resemblance to the U.S. Capitol building.
Reviewed By 908julias - The Woodlands, United States
We loved it, lots to see, free parking around. Be sure to visit the treasury to look rich (for a few mins anyway.
9. William J. Clinton Presidential Library
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4.5 based on 2,553 reviews
The William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park, located on the banks of the Arkansas River in Little Rock, Arkansas, attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world to its grounds each year. Opened in 2004, the Center is home to the Little Rock offices of the Clinton Foundation, the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, and the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service.
Reviewed By GRANDDADGREENGO - Texas, United States
The Clinton Presidential Library is a bold, modern building near downtown Little Rock, overlooking the Arkansas River, which does a good job of telling the story of the Clinton administration of 1993-2001, a period of relative peace and prosperity in the United States. Unlike some presidential libraries that feature a replica of the oval office, visitors here can have their photo made (for a fee) sitting behind a replica of the Resolute desk, which President Clinton (and other presidents, such as JFK), have used.
10. Museum Of Discovery
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4.5 based on 335 reviews
Reviewed By jeancazort
Took my four-year-old grandson here last week. After using up our two-hour public library parking time, we drove to the midtown Pizza Cafe for lunch, then back downtown for another two hours of fun. His favorite parts were the Pet Clinic and the Bed of Nails, which we kept coming back to. Also, the karaoke room (Old MacDonald) and a soft playground surrounded with netting to bounce around on. A few educational parts captured his interest, too--a dinosaur exhibit and anatomy display. A few of the science gizmos weren't working, and the place shows minor wear and tear, which is to be expected. However, it was an engaging place to spend the day. As an added bonus, the Stephens Nature Center is nearby with free admission. Be aware that parking is a challenge since the River Market District is one long congested street, President Clinton Avenue, with no side streets to park on. However, there is indefinite free parking a few blocks away at the Clinton Library on the east side of the district. Also, if you have a public library card, you can park in their lot for two hours without having to pay.
