Head to Wildwood Park for the Performing Arts and take in the beautiful gardens inhabiting the 104-acre park. The park is a host to intellectual growth, showcasing visual, performing, literary, horticultural arts, and everything in between. Keep your eye on the calendar for an upcoming event that suits your interests.
Explore one of the oldest neighborhoods in Little Rock, Quapaw Quarter. Over 200 homes and buildings in the area are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Check out Scott, Center and Spring streets, where you'll see dozens of homes from the Antebellum and Victorian eras.
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.
Develop your green thumb with skills learned from the professionals you'll meet at the Arkansas Flower & Garden Show. Over 100 landscaping and gardening vendors participate in the event, offering "how to" advice, tips for gardening, plants and yard décor to beautify your backyard, and more. You'll leave this festival a more knowledgeable horticulturist, with some loot to make your garden look good.