The kids are bored! What can you do to keep them occupied without breaking the bank? Here are some fun family adventures to get them out and keep them occupied. Some of these places are even fun for parents!
The Zoo doesn't have to be a day long trip like some of the others. If you live in Little Rock, you can take the kids for just an hour or so. Admission is cheap and if you have a membership, you get an even better deal! Open 9-5 in the summer. Located at One Jonesboro Dr., War Memorial Park. 501-666-2406.
It's not cheap fun, but it's wet fun nonetheless! Arkansas' Theme Park has a water park too. Spend the day here with the kids. They have rides for thrill seekers, small children and families and the water park is quite nice. From I-30, take U.S. 70 West. It's just about 30 minutes from Little Rock. Open May 25 - August 18. 501-624-0100.
The IMAX and Aerospace center is a great place to bring older children. Most of the movies are educational and they may be above young children's attention span. If you've never been to an IMAX, you have to check it out! 501-376-IMAX.
The AMOD has many hands-on, fun exhibits and they change exhibits frequently. They often have special events and visiting exhibitors. Check their site to see what's going on this month. 501-396-7050.
Central Arkansas has many city parks from large Burns Park in North Little Rock to the smaller parks sprinkled throughout the city. These parks are free and lots of fun!
Gator Fun Park has bumper boats, go karts, miniature golf, paintball and more. It's fun for kids and the entire family. Admission varies depending on activity from $8 for mini golf to $6 for go carts. 501-455-3750
In the summer, Wild River Country is the place to be! There are less expensive public pools around the city too.
The Arkansas Skatium is the best place to go for ice and roller skating. It's just $4 and they have a great concession stand. Located on 1311 Bowman Road, 501-227-4333.
9. Go Bowling
Professor Bowl is the biggest bowling alley in Little Rock. If you don't mind a drive, try Millennium Bowl (7200 Counts Massie Road, 501-791-9150) in Maumelle. Millennium Bowl is a more updated and newer bowling alley. There's nothing wrong with professor bowl though. Professor Bowl is located on 901 Towne Oaks. Call 501-224-9040.
Although the Clinton Library is educational, you wouldn't want your kids to miss this trip through history. It's a must see for all families in Little Rock.
