Why go
- Capital and largest city of Arkansas, US.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Old State House Museum.
- Served by Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT).
History
Little Rock is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Arkansas. The population was 202,591 at the 2020 census, while the Little Rock metropolitan area with an estimated 770,000 residents is the 81st-most populous metropolitan area in the United States. The city lies on the south bank of the Arkansas River close to the state's geographic center in central Arkansas. It is the county seat of Pulaski County.
Must-see attractions
Outdoor
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Where to stay
925 S University Ave, Little Rock, AR 72204 · marriott.com
1412 S Arch St, Little Rock, AR 72202 · urbancottageslr.com
501 Main St, North Little Rock, AR 72114 · stayatthebaker.com
3 Statehouse Plaza, Little Rock, AR 72201 · marriott.com
2350 Wildwood Ave, Sherwood, AR 72120 · ihg.com
3300 ABF Rd, North Little Rock, AR 72117 · stayapt.com
2 Riverfront Pl, North Little Rock, AR 72114 · wyndhamhotels.com
811 E 4th St, Little Rock, AR 72202 · ihg.com
600 I-30, Little Rock, AR 72202 · ihg.com
3801 W 8th St, Little Rock, AR 72204 · gardeninnlr.com
4311 Warden Rd, North Little Rock, AR 72116 · wyndhamhotels.com
3629 McCain Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72116 · hilton.com
1501 Merrill Dr, Little Rock, AR 72211 · hilton.com
219 River Market Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201 · marriott.com
707 I-30, Little Rock, AR 72202 · choicehotels.com
4339 Warden Rd, North Little Rock, AR 72116 · marriott.com
322 Rock St, Little Rock, AR 72202 · hilton.com
400 River Market Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201 · hilton.com
201 W Capitol Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201 · marriott.com
2500 Main St, North Little Rock, AR 72114 · bestwestern.com
521 President Clinton Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201 · marriott.com
320 River Market Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201 · hilton.com
11920 Maumelle Blvd, Maumelle, AR 72113 · hilton.com
110 E Pershing Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72114 · choicehotels.com
424 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72201 · hilton.com
800 E Broadway St, North Little Rock, AR 72114 · choicehotels.com
120 Pershing Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72114 · choicehotels.com
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Drive-thru only coffee Features: takeaway · 4211 McCain Boulevard, North Little Rock, 72117 · locations.7brew.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:30-23:00 Features: takeaway · 5324 John F Kennedy Boulevard, North Little Rock, 72116 · arbys.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 207 North University Avenue, Little Rock, 72205 · bigorangeburger.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 4227 Camp Robinson Road, North Little Rock, 72118 · bk.com
Seafood, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 6301 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, 72204 · locations.captainds.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 · 400 South University Avenue, Little Rock, 72205 · cheddars.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 6201 West Markham Street, Little Rock, 72205 · chick-fil-a.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:45-22:00 Features: takeaway · 100 South University Avenue, Little Rock, 72205 · locations.chipotle.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 4905 John F Kennedy Boulevard,… · pizza.dominos.com
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00 · 101 North University Avenue, Little Rock, 72205 · restaurants.ihop.com
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00 · 205 North University Avenue, Little Rock, 72205 · peiwei.com
Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: 04:30-14:00 Features: takeaway · 2900 South University Avenue, Little Rock, 72204 · shipleydonuts.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-03:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-04:00; Su 08:00-03:00 Features: takeaway · 719 South Broadway, Little Rock, 72201 · locations.tacobell.com
Ice Cream · Future Location - Under Construction
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · beignetsandbrew.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00 · 6040 Warden Road, Sherwood, 72120
Italian, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 3701 Warden Road · fazolis.com
Wings, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 2913 Lakewood Village Drive, North Little Rock, 72116
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00 Features: vegan options · 3005 Asher Avenue, Little Rock, 72204-5634 · memestwistedpotato.company.site
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00 · 4546 McCain Boulevard, 72117
Southern, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00; Su-Th 17:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 17:30-22:00; Su 10:00-14:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 3519 Old…
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 3612 East Kiehl Avenue, 72120
Sushi, Restaurant · Features: air conditioning · 2607 McCain Boulevard, North Little Rock, 72116 · rocknrollsushi.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 2601 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Little Rock, 72205 · kemurirestaurant.com
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Features: takeaway
Mediterranean, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Cafe · Opening hours: 07:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 5719 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Little Rock, 72297 · mugscoffeecompany.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 · 2947 Lakewood Village Drive, North Little Rock, 72116
Fish, Chicken, Restaurant · Fish/Chicken restaurant · 2516 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, 72202
German, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Hot Dog fast food · 5508 John F Kennedy Boulevard, North Little Rock
Indoor
Fast Food · fast food
cocktail bars
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-20:30; Sa-Su 05:30-20:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 7525 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, 72207 · starbucks.com
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 314 South University Avenue, Little Rock, 72205 · panerabread.com
Ice Cream, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 6100 West 12th Street, Little Rock, 72204 · dairyqueen.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 · 3707 McCain Boulevard, North Little Rock, 72116
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 1220 Rebsamen Park Road, Little Rock, 72202 · locations.wafflehouse.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-00:00 Features: takeaway, halal · 3711 McCain Boulevard, 72116 · layneschickenfingers.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 10:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 4834 North Hills Boulevard, North Little Rock,… · locations.moes.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 5024 Club Road, Little Rock, 72207 · locations.papajohns.com
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Donut, Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-13:00 · 301 #103 Brookswood Road, 72120 · daylightdonuts.com
Asian, Sushi, Restaurant · Asian/Sushi restaurant
Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-13:00 · 8611 State Highway 107, Sherwood, 72120 · shipleydonuts.com
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Airports
Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) 3.4 mi to the centre
Little Rock, AR, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 11 airlines (Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, US Airways, AirTran Airways…) · direct flights to 17 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Baltimore, Charlotte, Dallas… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 11 airlines, 17 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 735, 737-300, 73C) · 6 routes: Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Phoenix
- American Airlines AA (CRJ-700, CRJ-900, CRJ, ERJ-145, MD-80, M83…) · 5 routes: Charlotte*, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, New York*, Washington*
- US Airways US (ERJ-145, CRJ, MD-80, M83, CRJ-700, Embraer 170) · 5 routes: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, New York, Washington*
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 737-300) · 3 routes: Baltimore*, Dallas*, St. Louis*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, CRJ) · 3 routes: Chicago*, Denver*, Houston*
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, MD-88, CRJ-700) · 2 routes: Atlanta, Detroit*
- Air France AF (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Sanford
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 1 route: Denver
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Saline County Regional Airport 17 mi to the centre
Bryant, AR, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
North Little Rock Municipal Airport 5 mi to the centre
North Little Rock, AR, US
Pumpkin Patch Field 9.1 mi to the centre
Tafton, AR, US
Prides Airport 13 mi to the centre
Little Rock, AR, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT); 13 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LIT has direct flights to 17 destinations on 11 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Baltimore, Charlotte, Dallas…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Little Rock, Arkansas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Metro · Pulaski County, Arkansas · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach