Little Rock, Capital city in Arkansas, United States.
Description
Little Rock sits along the Arkansas River and spreads across several districts with office towers in the downtown area, residential neighborhoods farther out, and an older core around the Capitol. The city rolls over gentle hills and flat ground, crossed by wide streets and smaller parks along the waterway.
History
The settlement began in 1821 near a small rock formation on the riverbank that served as a landmark for travelers. In 1836 it became the capital of the new state of Arkansas and grew into a trading hub for the region.
Culture
The city keeps a lively music scene with blues and jazz clubs along Main Street and in neighborhoods like South Main, where locals gather after work. On weekends the River Market fills its stalls with regional produce and handcraft, while families walk along the riverbanks.
Practical
Most public facilities sit in the center, and orientation follows numbered streets running east to west and named streets running north to south. Walks along the river are possible during the day, while downtown becomes rather quiet after business hours.
Did you know?
In MacArthur Park stands the birthplace of General Douglas MacArthur, now turned into a small museum. The site preserves a quiet corner within the city and displays personal items from the general's childhood.
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Little Rock Central High School
1.3 km
Clinton Presidential Center
2.7 km
War Memorial Stadium
3.9 km
Arkansas State Capitol
278 m
USS Razorback / TCG Muratreis
2.5 km
Simmons Bank Arena
2.5 km
Arkansas Governor's Mansion
1.8 km
North Little Rock High School
4 km
Big Dam Bridge
8.4 km
Metropolitan National Bank Tower
1.1 kmTen Commandments Monument
235 m
Little Rock Zoo
4 km
The Little Rock
11.6 km
USS Hoga
2.1 km
Tower Building of the Little Rock Arsenal
2.2 kmWillow Springs Water Park
13.2 km
Simmons Arena
2.5 km
Robinson Center
1.4 km
Fort Logan H. Roots
3.5 km
Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum
2.1 km
Old State House
1.5 km
Cathedral of St. Andrew
1.5 kmWild River Country
9.6 km
Burns Park
6.4 kmBurns Park
6.2 km
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center
1.1 km
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
2 km
T. R. Pugh Memorial Park
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