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NoRtH LiTtLe RoCk, Ar
A Destination
FoR AlL SeAsOnS
North Little Rock, Arkansas, is at the intersection of natural
beauty and city life, activity and relaxation. The city is ac-
cessible by major highways and Clinton National Airport
but offers views that take your mind miles away from civi-
lization.
SPRING
Learn how to kayak on the Arkansas River with Rock Town
River Outfitters. The farmers market offers soap, fresh
bread and local honey. Downtown art galleries and restau-
rants participate in Argenta ArtWalk every third Friday.
SUMMER
Catch a minor league baseball game at Dickey-Stephens
Park or cool off at Arkansas’s largest waterpark, Wild River
Country. Pick your own strawberries, shop local goods or
try a canning class at Faulkner Lake Orchard.
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FALL
Before you visit, check for an updated
list of can’t-miss fall events, such as
Festival of Wines, Arkansas Times
Craft Beer Festival, ACANSA Arts Fes-
tival and Arkansas Times Whole Hog
Roast.
WINTER
Dine, catch a movie, and shop at Central
Arkansas’ largest indoor shopping center,
McCain Mall. Stop by local art galleries for
seasonal sales and try a beginner-
friendly painting class at Barry Thomas
Studio or Painting with a Twist.
YEAR-ROUND
History - The Old Mill, the last stand-
ing structure from Gone with the
Wind, is a beautiful 1930s replica of an
1800s gristmill. At the Arkansas Inland
Maritime Museum, tour a real, World
War II submarine and see a tugboat
that was in Pearl Harbor during the
1941 attack.
Live Entertainment - Verizon Arena
brings in big-name acts, such as Paul
McCartney, The Rolling Stones, and
Tim McGraw. The Joint Comedy The-
ater hosts comedy improv groups,
local musicians and original comedies
written and performed by former SNL
writers.
Outdoors - The Arkansas River Trail is a
15-mile scenic loop for cyclists and
pedestrians along and across the
Arkansas River.
To plan your trip to North Little Rock, con-
tact the North Little Rock Convention &
Visitors Bureau at [phone] or visit
www.NorthLittleRock.org.