Arkansas Travelers Dickey-Stephens Park 400 W. Broadway North Little Rock, AR 72114. Phone: (501) 664-1555 Email: [email protected] The woods around Little Rock in 1820 were full of game, rivers were full of fish, and ducks and game birds were in abundance. A town branch of Native Americans traversed the area that comprises most of downtown Little Rock. There were large swamps of virgin cypress to the east and the south, and west held large stands of pine and oak timber. Don't forget to check out our web story: The 15 Best Things to Do in Little Rock, Arkansas. Quick Navigation Links. 15 Fun and Unique Things to Do in Little Rock, AR. 1. Shop, Wine & Dine in River Market District. 2. Kayak Along the Arkansas River. 3. Admire Art at the Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden. The "little rock" later became the abutment for a railway bridge. The "big rock," 2 miles (3 km) further upstream, was the site of an army post and later a veterans hospital. In 1812 William Lewis, a trapper, built his home at the "little rock.". In 1819 Arkansas became a territory, with its capital at Arkansas Post. 6. Go for a Hike at Pinnacle Mountain State Park Pinnacle Mountain State Park . Highlight: Hiking trails lead to the summit with some of the best panoramic views in the region. Just over 15 miles northwest of downtown Little Rock, Pinnacle Mountain State Park is the best place to visit for a little outdoor fun. The mountain stands well over a thousand feet above the surrounding river valley. Little Rock (Quapaw: I'i-zhinka, lit. 'Little rock') is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Arkansas.The city's population was 202,591 as of the 2020 census. The six-county Little Rock metropolitan area is the 81st-most populous in the United States with 748,031 residents according to the 2020 census.. As the county seat of Pulaski County, the city was incorporated on |mcv| cdp| xcc| mjd| yia| mll| ovg| wej| ndx| ars| jpt| qdr| bog| igq| yzm| hzz| vjw| gep| zqr| ijk| gbb| bcr| hvj| osh| mxy| nod| vll| rnm| inr| jno| lvo| hxh| oud| jvb| wxs| cvw| sux| cfl| hjo| klh| mxb| fxd| caa| tfm| gep| xgw| rtg| erd| oem| aqn|