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Chenal Valley Neighborhood

By Amanda Galiano, About.com

What:

West Little Rock has grown by leaps and bounds these past few years and Chenal, pronounced "Shuh-nawl," is one areas that has seen enormous growth since the early 90s. This is now the location for affluent Little Rock residents to shop, play and live.

Where:

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Chenal is located between Kanis and Cantrell in West Little Rock.

Amenities:

The Chenal Country Club and Chenal Valley golf courses are nearby. There are quite a few shopping centers and restaurants down Chenal Parkway including major retailers like PetCo, Wal-mart, Home Depot and Sharper Image.

Real Estate:

Chenal Valley

Trivia:

According to a local REALTOR, the name "Chenal" was taken from the local Shinnall Mountains. However, the developer thought the French sounding "Chenal" would attract a higher class of citizen. Little did he know that everyone would some day mispronounce it!

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