Tour the Arkansas State Capitol and get a closer look at the state's history and government operations. The beautiful building is almost 100 years old and features portraits and bronze busts of past governors, murals, the official state seal, and an exquisite cupola covered in 24-karat gold, among other attractions and facets of interest. While visiting the capitol, be sure to walk the grounds around the building. The land surrounding the capitol holds various memorial statues and figures, along with flourishing gardens.
Visit the Arkansas Arts Center to see exhibits that showcase some extraordinary art pieces. Ongoing and traveling exhibitions feature works by renown artists like Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, Edgar Degas, Auguste Rodin, Diego Rivera, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Paintings, sculpture, photography, and drawings are just a few of the art medias you'll see at the arts center.
Catch the next production hosted by the The Weekend Theater. Like its name states, the theater holds live entertainment on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. My Fair Lady, The Miracle Worker, Equus, Sweeney Todd, Six Degrees of Separation, Evita, Nine, Driving Miss Daisy, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, are just a few of the shows that have been presented by The Weekend Theater.