LITTLE ROCK, AR

Downtown Little Rock is bordered on the south by I-70, by the I-30 on the east, the State Capitol area to the west and to the north by the Arkansas River. Ever-bustling, Little Rock continues to grow beyond these borders.

Downtown

If you are in downtown Little Rock, then you are close to what is becoming the most popular spot in town. The historic River Market area has been part of the rebirth that has been taking place on Little Rock's riverfront over the past decade. The Market offers all types of fresh local produce on Tuesdays and Saturdays, May through October. Year round, you'll find a daily indoor market where 17 shopkeepers sell everything from gourmet coffee to fresh sushi. The area has become a center of activity, continually fueled by the addition of new restaurants, bars and shops.

The city of Little Rock has done its best to keep the momentum going. From May through September, you'll find Big Downtown Thursdays, a sort of public happy hour held each week. Memorial Day weekend's annual Riverfest features a carnival-type atmosphere and fireworks, and takes place in... more