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Head to the River Market District along the Arkansas
River. Within a few short blocks, you’ll find restaurants,
shops, museums, the Clinton Presidential Library, the
Central Arkansas Nature Center and Heifer Village.
The Clinton Presidential Library is located at the
eastern end of President Clinton Avenue. You’ll get a
feel for the White House in the authentic replicas of the
Oval Office and the Cabinet Room. There are a variety
of acclaimed visiting exhibits, such as original Dr. Seuss
art, a rare collection of Elvis photos, Peter Max Paints
America and Play Ball! The St. Louis Cardinals. A
monthly schedule of nationally known speakers adds to
the allure.
You’ll notice the Presidential Park Wetlands on the
banks of the river. The 13 acres provide unprecedented
public access via an elevated boardwalk and two
bridges to conservation, environmental and wildlife
watching opportunities. Also located there is the Clinton
Presidential Park Bridge, an old Rock Island bridge
converted into a pedestrian and cycling walkway, which
crosses the Arkansas River to connect Little Rock and
North Little Rock.
Next door to the Clinton Center is the headquarters
of Heifer International, a LEED-Certified building.
In Heifer Village, learn about Heifer’s sustainability
efforts to protect Little Rock’s environment and how
the organization is working to end world hunger and
poverty.
While shopping in the River Market district, stop to
admire Art Along the River, a series of outdoor sculptures
decorating the area. Drop in at the Central Arkansas
Nature Center to explore wildlife and nature available
within an urban area. Portions of the Arkansas River Trail
cross the grounds. Right next door is the reinvented
Museum of Discovery. It’s not just for kids anymore, as
new interactive exhibits make it fun for all ages.
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La Petite Roche Plaza is a beautifully landscaped
park highlighting the little rock that gave the capital city
its name. Interpretive signs explain the significance of
the area, located at the foot of the Junction Bridge
Pedestrian Walkway. Another old railroad bridge, the
structure spans the Arkansas River affording gorgeous
views of the surrounding terrain and is popular with
bicyclists as well.
Don’t forget to bring your swimsuit so you can cool
off in Peabody Park, behind The Peabody Little Rock.
The watery playground was designed from suggestions
made by area children.
The majestic Old State House will definitely catch your
eye as you’re strolling through the River Market district.
The stunning Greek Revival structure served as
Arkansas’s first capitol building and is now a museum
of Arkansas history.
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Photo:Little Rock River Market.
Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism.