Little Rock Hotel Guide

It began as outpost in 1814 and became the capital of Arkansas in 1836. Little Rock, the capital city of Arkansas, is located near the center of the state at the junction of Interstate Highways 30 & 40, and on the south bank of the Arkansas River.

Also located near the geographical center of the United States, Little Rock is in the center of what is commonly referred to as the Sunbelt.

With a population of 182,274, the city has more 7,800 rooms available within the city limits. From a charming historic hotel and inviting bed and breakfast inns to suite and luxury hotels, visitors have plenty of lodging choices in Arkansas' capital city.

The history of the state is captured at such attractions as the Old State House, which houses Civil War flags and exhibits of political developments, and the Central High Museum and Visitors Center, which documents the historical fight to stop racial segregation in public schools.

For lighter activities, visitors may shop, dine or be entertained at The River Market in the downtown section of town. Exciting attractions for families include the Museum of Discovery and the Children's Museum. In close proximity to Little Rock is North Little Rock, home to one of the largest city parks in the nation, Burns Park.

Currently under construction, the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Center will be located at the city's popular River Market District when completed in 2004. The library, which will be located within a 30-acre park, will contain the largest collection of presidential documents and artifacts in U.S. history. The exhibits are being designed by Ralph Appelbaum of New York, the designer of exhibits at the U.S. Holocaust Museum, and will include a full-scale replica of the Oval Office. The University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service will also be located within the park.

For your dining pleasure, there are some Clinton favorites. The homey Doe's Eat Place near Union Station; the Mexican restaurant and bar Juanita's, where he occasionally played his saxophone; and the double-decker McDonald's on Broadway.

For a break from Clinton, tourists can also visit the birthplace of MacArthur, who was born while his father was stationed at the Little Rock Arsenal. The building is now a military museum.

Be sure to head over to the riverfront to view the city's namesake. The “little” rock that juts out from the Arkansas River bank downtown.

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