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The Natural Wonders of Arkansas
Little Rock, capital and most populated city in Arkansas, is located in the center of the state, located next to the Arkansas River. A small outcrop of rock, located on the south bank of the river, originally called "la petite roche" by a French explorer in the early 18th century, eventually became known as Little Rock. River boats, canoes and various other modes of river transportation used the outcrop as a landmark to navigate and decipher where they were in regards to the locale. This area was the beginning of the Ouachita Mountains and the end of the flat delta land and foothills. Because of this familiarity, early settlers used the area to cross the river, and soon a trading center grew out of the wilderness.
Since Little Rock has become the hub of Arkansas, in more ways than just economical, historical or culturally, it is the center between the southwest and southeast. The leaders of the area, both old and new, are involved in the increase of industry, financial institutions and enlarging the port facilities. Since this city is the old stumping grounds of former President Bill Clinton, the city is in the midst of a great expansion. President Clinton still visits the city regularly and the residents have many stories about his jaunts; as a jogger and connoisseur of great Little Rock cuisine. Little Rock is more than just the epicenter of Arkansas, the south west and east, and the hub of growing industries. It bridges the gap between the old south and the new south and has been nicknamed the "City of Roses" because of its numerous beautiful parks and gardens. It is very unusual to see a city that preserves the historically old homes with new one; as well as old historical buildings with new steel and glass skyscrapers.
City of the infamous crisis in the mid-fifties, when nine African-American students were enrolled in the high school, then denied entrance, President Eisenhower had to send Federal troops to ensure their safety. Perhaps one of the most significant moments in the Civil Rights movement, the incident gained world notoriety. Since that time, many colleges, law and medical schools and the University of Arkansas have grown. The old state house, an impressive monument to architecture during the 1800s, sits in the city and has become an awesome museum, with several other museums, the Clinton presidential library and the Arkansas Arts Center. The city manufacturing industry continues to grow, and one of the main ones is to process and ship; timber, bauxite, poultry, beef, fish and agro products. There are several institutions located there, as well as a great symphony, which puts on over 30 concerts every year.
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Tours in Little Rock
A tour of Little Rock, should always include the Riverfront Park, with its variety of merchants hawking a plethora of products in a very historical building, located as the name implies, along the Arkansas River. Visitors can sample a smorgasbord of foodstuffs to please the palate of any hungry customer, including Mexican, Thai, Italian, sushi, pizza, produce, sandwiches, soups, salsas, snacks, salads, baked goods, cheese steak subs, chocolates, hot dogs, ice cream, meats, and the list goes on. To see a compete menu of what is available at this gargantuan food festival each and every day, take a casual tour.
Tour the Quapaw Quarter, with its many beautiful Victorian and Antebellum homes from around the turn of the century and over 100 of them on the National Register of Historic Places. A visage of incredible design and craftsmanship that will thrill your eyes and take you back into another time. But don't stop there, visit the Villa Marre, built in 1881 and shown in the TV show "Designing Women". The grandest most visual place to visit is the Wildwood Center for the Performing Arts, the largest of its kind dedicated to the performing arts in the entire South. A summer music camp for the children is available, year round shows of jazz, chamber music, opera, film and lecture series and exquisite art exhibits that will mesmerize you for not only the day; but, perhaps for the rest of your life. Take your time, your leisure, enjoy filling all your senses with this incredible city's offerings.
On Memorial Day weekend, Riverfest is celebrated at the Riverfront Park with festivities to thrill folks of all ages, including arts and crafts displays, musical performances, impromptu shows by magicians, mimes and jugglers and ethnic foods to dazzle even the most discriminating connoisseur. In late September, the fair is held and even more people and venues attend. Just some of the activities include auctions, rodeos, motor sports, talent contests, livestock judging and home arts competitions, and of course the usual fare at a fair, amusements, rides and games. For those visiting any other time, and wanting to stay in the city limits, there are so many activities you would have to move here to enjoy them, with almost 200 recreation facilities and 56 parks. Fishing is another sport that attracts many to the area as there are many lakes, streams and rivers, other than the Arkansas to fish and some claim it is one of the best fishing area in the country. There is every kind of water sport imaginable with state and national parks nearby to attract fanatics of sailing, fishing, boating, and other aquatics. With over 300 restaurants no one is going away hungry; with down-home southern style cooking and victuals to seafood and catfish. This city is growing because it has something for everyone. Come and enjoy the heart of America and the south.
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Things to do in Little Rock Arkansas
The above image is of the "Little Rock Nine", and is called "Testament". It is a beautiful celebration of the courage of those nine young students that were advised by Daisy Bates, a local journalist and activist. The nine were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 1999, and they with Ms. Bates received the Spingarn Medal in 1958. This thriving city is home to many prolific venues and no end of things that would entice the visitor. The Arkansas Arts Center is a museum for the performing and visual arts, with drawings, collections and children's theater performances, and classes are available. It has become the state's largest cultural center. Among some of its more famous works, are paintings from Van Gogh and Rembrandt. In 2001, the MacArthur Museum opened, it is one of the oldest buildings in central Arkansas and the birthplace of General Douglas MacArthur; who became the supreme commander of the US forces during WWII. It is also one of the last buildings of what once was part of the Little Rock Arsenal. Interested in hands-on exhibits, then the state's Museum of Discovery is for you with historical, technological and scientific exhibits, ready to be touched, pushed and prodded. The old state house museum focuses on the history of Arkansas, and the Historic Arkansas museum focuses more on the frontier period. A professional ballet company resides at the Ballet Arkansas, the state's only one at the moment.
The city boasts a zoo, the only one in the state, home to over 700 animals and 200 species. One of the very first water parks was built here in 1928, called the Willow Springs Water Park. If you love to hike, then visit the Pinnacle Mountain State Park and trek the many trails with scenery and animals to excite the explorer/adventurer within you. Or if you love the water, the many natural wonders along the Arkansas River are available to you to hike, bike, walk, or run. Not to mention the many ways of enjoying that wonderful river on it in canoes, kayaks, tubes, and a variety of river crafts. If you are into kung-fu fighting, then the American Taekwondo Association's world headquarters might interest you, since it is the host to the championships every summer. In the downtown area, the Robinson Center is the city's main performing arts facility, hosting the Ballet Arkansas, the symphony, various ballets, musical events and Broadway shows.
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