Current Pedorthics | May-June 2012 | Vol. 44, Issue 3 | Page 42

Pedorthic Footcare Association

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ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM & EXHIBITION

Welcome to “ La Petite Roche !”

Come experience the Mississippi Delta and the South ’ s best kept secret … Little Rock , Arkansas ! Rising above the outcropping of “ little rocks ” once used by early travelers to navigate the Mississippi , this growing metropolis is a sparkling southern gem richly faceted in history , culture , and true southern hospitality with a just a touch of small town vibe .

Little Rock offers an exciting mix of fivestar cuisine , top-rate accommodations , an entertaining nightlife that encompasses all eclectic and simple tastes , along with fun and educational activities and tours that will introduce you not only to the history of this “ big small town ” but allow you to discover why Little Rock is the best kept secret as the go-to destination for both business and pleasure .

Don ’ t Miss Professional Networking Opportunities

The PFA 53rd Annual Symposium and Exhibition is the world ’ s largest single networking , educational and exhibiting event you won ’ t want to miss ! Nowhere will you have access to key speakers , educational workshops and breakout sessions , geared specifically to your continuing professional development as a pedorthist .

Hotel and Conference Location

PFA ’ s 53rd Annual Symposium and Exhibition will be held at the historic Peabody Hotel and Statehouse Convention Center . Centrally located in the heart of the bustling downtown River Market District , this luxury hotel and state-of-the-art conference center will be a great venue for attendees and exhibitors , and offers you easy access to all the best local attractions Little Rock is famous for . With easy door-to-door accessible by foot , trolley , or a short drive , you can enrich your stay by visiting any of the local attractions that Little Rock is famous for .

For Foodies -- Whatever kind of food you like , you ’ ll find it downtown . The biggest farmer ’ s market in Little Rock is located in the River Market Pavilion . The downtown area also has some of the best fine dining in the city with Ashley ’ s located at the Capitol , Forty-Two in the Clinton Library and even fine dining for vegans at 4square . You can also try great dining at Dave ’ s Place and Your Mamma ’ s Good Food for lunch and The Flying Fish , Dizzy ’ s and Hanaroo for dinner .

For Tourists - Some of the most fun things to do in Little Rock are in the River Market area . Enjoy the Old State House , Clinton Presidential Library , Heifer International and the famous Peabody ducks at your hotel . Interested in local or American history ? Then make sure you visit the Historic Arkansas Museum , or consider a stroll through Riverfront Park to La Petit Roche Plaza and see the ‘ little rock ’ Little Rock is named after . And don ’ t forget to venture downtown to visit some of the other great attractions like the Arkansas Arts Center , The MacArthur Museum of Military History and the Quapaw Quarter that encompasses Little Rock ’ s history from frontier days to the early 20th century . You can even see the famous Villa Marre , an 1881 Victorian home , featured on the TV show “ Designing Women .”