Things to Do in Little Rock

By Amanda Galiano, About.com Guide to Little Rock

Little Rock is hopping with great night life, fun family activities, excellent restaurants and more fun things to do.

1. Best of Little Rock
2. Arkansas Attractions
3. Family Friendly Activities
4. Places For Pets

5. Museums, Theaters and Fine Art
6. Shopping
7. Night Life
8. Sports and Venues

Best of Little Rock

Little Rock has so much to offer, these attractions are some of the best, most talked about attractions in Little Rock.

• The Capitol
• The Clinton Library
• Touring Little Rock In a Day

• The River Market
• The Little Rock Zoo
• The Old State House Museum

Arkansas Attractions

Arkansas is the natural state with more than 50 state parks and many lakes and waterways. Not only is Arkansas for hunting, fishing and just enjoying nature but we also have many unique towns with a feel all their own. From music festivals to quilt competitions and even a celebration of mosquitos, Arkansas has something to offer any traveler.

• Southwest Arkansas
• Southeast Arkansas
• Northwest Arkansas
• Northeast Arkansas

• Central Arkansas
• State Parks
• Festivals

Family Friendly Activities

There are many family friendly activities in Little Rock ranging from zoos and parks to museums and restaurants.

• Little Rock Zoo
• Magic Springs and Crystal Falls
• The IMAX and Aerospace Education Center
• Arkansas Museum of Discovery
• City Parks

• Public Pools and Water Parks
• The Peabody Ducks
• The Arkansas Travelers
• The Clinton Library

Places For Pets

Rather you want to adobt a pet or give your pet something to do, Little Rock offers many fun ways to bond with your dog, cat or other animal.

• Dog Parks
• Chenal Pet Palace
• Canine Country Club

• Premier Boarding
• Little Rock Dog Training Club
• CARE (Central Arkansas Rescue Effort)

Museums, Theaters and Fine Art

From museums on our history and symphonies to fun museums for kids to play and learn at the same time, Little Rock has a rich art scene.

• Robinson Center Music Hall and Performance Theater
• Aerospace Education Center / IMAX
• Arkansas Museum of Discovery (AMOD)
• The Arkansas Arts Center

• Central High Museum and Visitor's Center
• The Clinton Library
• Movie Theaters
• Murry's Dinner Playhouse

Shopping

The Little Rock shopping scene is growing by leaps and bounds. We have shops for bargain shoppers, people who love designer clothing and mid-level shoppers, like most of us.

• Rodney Parham / Breckenridge in Little Rock
• Shop Midtowne Little Rock
• Favorite Unique and Interesting Shops

Night Life

Little Rock rocks at all hours with these clubs and bars. Follow the links to party, dance and meet fun people.

• The River Market
• Play Pool
• ArkanSucks List of Local Bands
• The Best Bars and Clubs

Sports and Venues

The Arkansas Razorbacks rule football and basketball in the state but Little Rock has other teams who play football, baseball and some more unusual sports.

• Dickey-Stephens Park & The Arkansas Travelers (Baseball)
• Alltel Arena
• Arkansas Twisters
• War Memorial Stadium
• Bud Walton Arena