Little Rock Arkansas Hotels

Little Rock Arkansas Hotels - City Information

Once an unassuming town, Little Rock became well-known with the election of President William J. Clinton in 1992. Located in the center of the state, Little Rock’s metro population has swelled to over 666,000; along with this growth has come Little Rock AR hotels in all areas of the city. The city now claims the 4th strongest economy in the country. Considered a southern city, it defies being pigeonholed and is described as being “southeast meets southwest”.

This City Guide can help you select from the variety of Little Rock, Arkansas hotels near sites such as the Historic Arkansas Museum and The Old Mill at Pugh Memorial Park (listed on the National Register of Historic Places) are easy to find in Little Rock,  where visitors can enjoy the lush Arkansas scenery. Family friendly attractions include the Little Rock Zoo with its Children’s Farm and Great Ape exhibit. The Zoo also sponsors the largest Halloween fest in the state, Boo at the Zoo. The Arkansas Museum of Discovery is expanding and improving to provide a more complete and interesting experience.

Consider a visit to the popular River Market District for a variety of shops, restaurants serving local and international cuisines and several entertainment venues. Many hotels are located in this area, available at a discount if you begin planning now. A helpful tool on this City Guide is located at the top of the page – if you click on the blue Attractions tab you can search for hotels close to where you plan to spend the most time.

Plan to visit the Central High School National Historic Site, site of forced desegregation in 1957 and the first test of the Supreme Court decision Brown v. Board of Education. The Clinton Presidential Library and Museum is located here as well. For a day trip, consider driving less than an hour to Hot Springs, AR, famous for Oaklawn horse racing and legendary spas.

Driving to Little Rock allows a first-hand experience of the beauty of The Natural State. Flying into the Little Rock National Airport (LIT) is easy as it is served by seven major airlines. It’s time to let OneTravelSource help you with your travel plans!