About this city
Also known as: The Rock
Little Rock is the capital and largest city of Arkansas, beautifully situated on the southern bank of the Arkansas River in the geographic center of the state. It derives its name from a small rock formation along the river, 'La Petite Roche,' noted by French explorer Jean-Baptiste Bénard de la Harpe in 1722. The city stands as a historic crucible of the American Civil Rights Movement and serves as the economic, political, and cultural hub of Arkansas, featuring a revitalized River Market District and sprawling state capitol grounds.
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Practical Tourism Metadata
Suggested stay: 2–3 days
Tour the historic classrooms at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, view presidential archives at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library, and walk the vibrant paths of the River Market District.
Must-See
Museums & Culture
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Mosaic Templars Cultural Center
Museum of Discovery
Old State House Museum
Historic Arkansas Museum
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
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