Little Rock, capital and largest city of Arkansas, a port of entry on the Arkansas River opposite North Little Rock, in the central part of the state. Among the attractions in Little Rock are the State Capitol (1911); the Governor's Mansion; Quapaw Quarter, a district of restored buildings that includes the Old State House; the Arkansas Territorial Restoration, a group of restored homes dating from the early 19th century; and MacArthur Park, containing the Arkansas Arts Center, the Museum of Science and History, and the birthplace of General Douglas MacArthur. The city also is the seat of Arkansas Baptist College (1884), Philander Smith College (1877), the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (1927), the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (1879), and two junior colleges. Little Rock Air Force Base is nearby.
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2nd Friday Art Night
From 1/9/2026 - 12/11/2026
Every second Friday of the month, downtown Little Rock morphs into a lively gallery district, offering an after-hours celebration of creativity and community. Attendees can expect to see works from local and regional artists, enjoy live music, and mingle with other art enthusiasts.
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Bella Vista is a planned community in northwestern Arkansas, set among the wooded hills of the Ozark Mountains near the Missouri border. Its landscape includes steep valleys, limestone outcrops, clear lakes, and extensive forest, giving the area a distinct character within Benton County. Bella Vista began as a summer resort and later developed into a year-round residential community, with several neighborhoods spread across the hills rather than concentrated around a traditional downtown.
Hot Springs, Arkansas has been drawing visitors for centuries, and it all starts with the water. The city sits atop a natural thermal spring system that produces nearly a million gallons of 143-degree water each day. These springs gave rise to Bathhouse Row, a stretch of eight historic bathhouses within Hot Springs National Park. Some, like the Fordyce Bathhouse, now serve as museums, while others still offer traditional thermal soaks.
