Guidebook for Little Rock
Parks & Nature
Our favorite place in Arkansas is Petit Jean State Park. It's a little more than a hour away, but it's worth the drive. It has a big canyon (for Arkansas standards), and a waterfall. This is a good time of year to go because the waterfall should be rolling. There's about 15 total miles of trails of varying lengths.
70 locals recommend
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain RdOur favorite place in Arkansas is Petit Jean State Park. It's a little more than a hour away, but it's worth the drive. It has a big canyon (for Arkansas standards), and a waterfall. This is a good time of year to go because the waterfall should be rolling. There's about 15 total miles of trails of varying lengths.
Close to Little Rock is Pinnacle Mountain. It's about a 700' tall mountain with nice views of Lake Maumelle and surrounding area. The east side is very steep and involves scrambling up boulders, and the west side is much easier. I like to go up the east side, down the west side, and then turn left and take the trail around the base.
128 locals recommend
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Pinnacle Mountain State ParkClose to Little Rock is Pinnacle Mountain. It's about a 700' tall mountain with nice views of Lake Maumelle and surrounding area. The east side is very steep and involves scrambling up boulders, and the west side is much easier. I like to go up the east side, down the west side, and then turn left and take the trail around the base.
If you bring your bikes, the Arkansas River Trail makes about a 14 mile loop from downtown to the "Big Dam Bridge" and back on either side of the river.
Arkansas River Trail
Arkansas River TrailIf you bring your bikes, the Arkansas River Trail makes about a 14 mile loop from downtown to the "Big Dam Bridge" and back on either side of the river.
If you're up for a drive, I highly recommend the Buffalo National River area. The west (upper river) side near Ponca is a great place for watching Elk in the evenings right by the highway. There are also nice views and trails all up the down the river. Let me know if you need some more information on it, or you can try the visitor's center off Highway 65.
13 locals recommend
Tyler Bend Visitor Center
170 Ranger RdIf you're up for a drive, I highly recommend the Buffalo National River area. The west (upper river) side near Ponca is a great place for watching Elk in the evenings right by the highway. There are also nice views and trails all up the down the river. Let me know if you need some more information on it, or you can try the visitor's center off Highway 65.
Arts & Culture
Regardless of your political leaning, there is lots to see & learn, and they typically have some special exhibit.
105 locals recommend
William J. Clinton Library and Museum
1200 President Clinton AveRegardless of your political leaning, there is lots to see & learn, and they typically have some special exhibit.
Entertainment & Activities
My wife's company. It's a unique and fun company that hosts classes and productions, and they provide entertainment for a huge variety of events.
Arkansas Circus Arts
10503 Maumelle BlvdMy wife's company. It's a unique and fun company that hosts classes and productions, and they provide entertainment for a huge variety of events.
Food Scene
Microbrewery & food. Nice outdoor area with corn hole.
8 locals recommend
Rebel Kettle Brewing Company
822 E 6th St Microbrewery & food. Nice outdoor area with corn hole.
Lost Forty Brewing
501 Byrd StMicrobrewery & food
Stone's Throw MacPark Brewpub & Biergarten
402 E 9th StMicrobrewery & appetizers
Diamond Bear Brewing Company
600 N Broadway StMicrobrewery & restaurant