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The 10 Best Things to Do in Sherwood, United States
Sherwood is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population of the city was 29,523. It is part of the Little Rock−North Little Rock−Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area with 699,757 people according to the 2010 census.
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1. The Old Mill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 441 reviews
Reviewed By rmarlin4 - North Little Rock, Arkansas
If you are in the North Little Rock area, the Old Mill is a must see location.The spring and the fall are the very best times to stop in as the flowers and trees around the Old Mill are absolutely amazing.
The architecture of the mill is unlike most unique attractions around the state and the setting is tranquil. The Old Mill will not disappoint the visitors that take time to stop in.
2. Jacksonville Museum of Military History
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By db_Blue - Missouri
We've stopped here a couple of times, finding different displays each time. The large exhibit of a missle silo launch control room is unique. Next time I hope to get outdoor photos of the aircraft displayed. (a Huey chopper & F-105 jet)
3. Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By Gavinouff
Very nice tour guide for a cheap price! You get the full tour of the submarine and get some stories with it! The young tour guide was really well knowledgeable and was a fantastic guide. We even had the chance to meet one of the crew from the 1960s ! A really nice guy to chat with! A must see in Little Rock if you like sea stories and great enginery machine!
4. Reed's Bridge Battlefield
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By TallTexWally - Texarkana, Texas
This park on the south side of Jacksonville, AR preserves the battlefield of Reed's Bridge. It was part of the Little Rock Campaign in September 1863 when Union General Frederick Steele forced Confederate General Sterling Price to abandon the Arkansas State Capital and retreat to the southwestern part of Arkansas. There were 11 Confederate States and it is my understanding that Little Rock was the 4th State Capital to fall to the Union Army, Nashville, Tennessee being the first in February, 1862, and Baton Rouge. LA and Jackson, MS were the next two to be occupied. Historical markers describe the battle here. There was a bridge over Bayou Meto, and the Confederate troops burned the bridge to stop the Union army from getting closer to Little Rock. As it turned out, this only delayed the capture for a few weeks. Not all Civil War battlefields have been preserved, and I was pleased that Reed's Bridge had so many historical markers about the event, plus the actual ground along Bayou Meto where the fighting took place is now part of the park. Congratulations to the people who made the effort to preserve this Civil War Battlefield. US 67 is the main freeway through Jacksonville. You need to exit the freeway and go to the downtown area of Jacksonville, which is east of the freeway. Highway 161 will take you south to the battlefield. There are historical markers on both sides of the bridge where Highway 161 crosses Bayou Meto. You can also reach the battlefield by taking the 440 Freeway which connects I -40 with US 67. Take the Highway 161 exit, and head north towards Jacksonville.
5. Rock Town Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
Arkansas' first legal distillery since prohibition. Distiller of award winning hand crafted spirits.Tours seven days a week. See our website for times.
Reviewed By jojoishere - Mazatlan
We arrived fifteen minutes before our tour (which was the second and last of the day). The group before us was being lubricated at the lobby bar, hitting on the bartender, making her blush and impressing the manager with their purchases. Those of us waiting, eventually around 20 people, were ignored, finally acknowledged and told to wait, and then ignored again. A horrible and unprofessional way to begin. We almost walked out.
Finally, they started collecting money for the tour and get things going after they ushered the first group out.
The tour was awesome. Very educational and entertaining. The samples poured were tasty and prices for what we paid seemed reasonable. They are kind of a on a mission to get you drunk so you buy, but that is very standard in the industry.
6. Roundtop Filling Station
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2 reviews
This unique structure is one of only two in Sherwood to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The historic building was manufactured in 1936 by Justin Matthews Company for the Pierce Oil Company. Pierce Oil was one of the "baby Standards" formed after the U.S. Government's breakup of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil Company in 1911. The recently restored round, turreted building now serves as a Sherwood Police substation.
Reviewed By HotDogChamp - Arkansas
This old gas station has some very unique architecture. It is currently being refurbished and will be utilized as a substation for the Sherwood, Arkansas Police Department. It is said by some that Elvis and Johnny Cash used to stop here for gas on occasion back in the day before they were famous while they were touring and playing gigs in the area. This is easy to get to from Hwy 167 by traveling a few miles east on Trammel Road.
7. Little Rock Central High School
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 963 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, which need to be 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 SCDad - Clemson, South Carolina
We did a tour of civil rights memorials/museums (not as the initial idea, but it evolved). One of the stops was here (technically, the visitor's center across the street). There was a museum and a couple of films and we walked over to the school...MoreThank you very much for sharing your experiences and insight. Visitors do come from around the world to visit this and other American civil rights historic sites recognizing that Black History and American History are part of world history and our shared human experience.
8. Dickey-Stephens Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By travelforwork035 - Little Rock, Arkansas
Went to the Travis game last night with a group, excellent park and pyro in the park watching spectacular!
9. Burns Park
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4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By Anazeteo - Arkansas
This park was designed with great attention to detail. There is beauty in the park everywhere you look. Parking is very good and the restrooms are strategically placed and well maintained. There are horse and bike trails, BMX dirt bike course, golf course and more. We were at the soccer fields and the were in excellent condition. The grass was maintained better than most high school football fields.
I noticed several pavilions for use under a reservation process that looked nice. Great place for the family outings.
10. Esse Purse Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
Dedicated purse museums in the world are rare jewels of history: Amsterdam, Seoul and Little Rock claim the distinction of being home to the three brick-and-mortar galleries in existence. ESSE Purse Museum at 1510 Main in the SoMa district of Little Rock opened its doors in late June 2013 to share what's inside the fabulous exhibit featuring over 500 artifacts. More than a fashion history, the museum showcases a compelling narrative of the 20th-century American woman - decade by decade - through the bags she carried and the contents within. The delightful displays of purses are complemented by carefully selected items women from each era carried - true history held in a handbag. Small photos in the displays and enormous backlit photos on the north wall show real women with their personal bags. Three cozy dioramas - "Nothing's More Natural Than Skin," "By Land, Sea or Air" and "A Night on the Town" - feature specialty purses, and a large, whimsical art installation addresses the essence of a woman, her handbag and the contents within. ESSE, which grew out of a traveling exhibit selected from owner Anita Davis' extensive collection of bags, is a privately-owned museum housed in a historic building in an up-and-coming, hip neighborhood, close to other world famous attractions like Central High School (the only school that is a national park) and the William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park. More than just a trip down memory lane or history lesson, ESSE Purse Museum is a don't-miss experience. Museum hours are 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $10, $8 for students (6-18), seniors (60 and up) and military. Children 5 and younger are free. Call for group rates and special tours.
Reviewed By PaulH575 - Colchester, United Kingdom
Took a walk out to visit the museum and was not disappointed. Staff were friendly and informative and the items on display were fab. Nice little gift shop to browse too. Would defiantly recommend this. My partner also enjoyed himself. He liked to see how...MoreThank you so much for your review! We are so happy to hear that both of you enjoyed your visit. We hope you come back and see us the next time you are in Little Rock.
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