You may have recently seen our article on the Delta, but let us not forget the other awesome regions of the state. Below you’ll find 13 reasons you should definitely drop everything and go see central Arkansas. It’s the best, it’s full of wonders,and there’s so much to see there that you’ll never run out of things to do.
- Some of the best dining in the state is in Little Rock.
Facebook/One Eleven at the Capital One Eleven at the Capital even has a Michelin-starred chef.
- There’s no place quite like Pickles Gap Village in Conway.
Facebook/Pickles Gap Village Please note, the original Pickles Gap Village has closed. It’s since been re-modeled and is now known as The Village at Pickles Gap. You’ll find no end to quirky activities and old-timey shopping there.
- Pinnacle Mountain is unique and breathtaking.
Flickr/Jonathan Ball
- Heifer Ranch in Perryville is as cool as it comes.
Flickr/Brandon Dill You’ll find gardens and friendly animals there, along with activities designed to teach you about global hunger.
- You can enjoy the arts at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock.
Flickr/Cliff There are actually several ways to enjoy the arts in Little Rock. You could have an entire art-cation there.
- The views from Petit Jean Mountain are breathtaking.
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- The State Capitol is really cool.
Flickr/Sunfell
- So is the Old State House.
Flickr/Jeff Amann Let it not be forgotten that there was an argument so heated in 1837 that a representative lay dead on the floor by the end of it. That’s some very interesting history.
- Incredible things await you at Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park in Scott.
Flickr/Farther Along
- The Old Mill in North Little Rock is as picturesque as it comes.
Flickr/AR Nature Gal Even the director of Gone with the Wind thought so.
- The lower White River is awesome.
Flickr/Linda Tanner
- Bernice Garden in Little Rock is great.
Facebook/The Bernice Garden You’ll find manicured plants there, but you’ll also find sculptures.
- Riverfront Park in Little Rock is just waiting to be explored.
Flickr/Cliff Just look at it!
To know a little history before you go, read this article.
Facebook/One Eleven at the Capital
One Eleven at the Capital even has a Michelin-starred chef.
Facebook/Pickles Gap Village
Please note, the original Pickles Gap Village has closed. It’s since been re-modeled and is now known as The Village at Pickles Gap. You’ll find no end to quirky activities and old-timey shopping there.
Flickr/Jonathan Ball
Flickr/Brandon Dill
You’ll find gardens and friendly animals there, along with activities designed to teach you about global hunger.
Flickr/Cliff
There are actually several ways to enjoy the arts in Little Rock. You could have an entire art-cation there.
Flickr/finchlake2000
Flickr/Sunfell
Flickr/Jeff Amann
Let it not be forgotten that there was an argument so heated in 1837 that a representative lay dead on the floor by the end of it. That’s some very interesting history.
Flickr/Farther Along
Flickr/AR Nature Gal
Even the director of Gone with the Wind thought so.
Flickr/Linda Tanner
Facebook/The Bernice Garden
You’ll find manicured plants there, but you’ll also find sculptures.
Just look at it!
To see more about places you might have never heard of, try this article.
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