Tour a little piece of American history at the Little Rock High School National Historic Site. The high school was the site of forced school desegregation during the Civil Rights movement in 1957. The visitor's center hosts exhibits about the desegregation of schools and information about the Civil Rights Movement in Arkansas and throughout America.
Take a boat out for a spin, test your arm strength rowing a canoe, use the winds to your advantage on a sailboat or cast a line in the waters of Lake Maumelle. The beautiful, blue lake is a great place to spend some time outdoors, soak up some sun and enjoy your favorite water sports. Don't forget your sunscreen!
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.
Take a downtown ride at River Market with the Little Rock Horse & Company or book them for a special occasion with your special someone. Romance is their specialty with horse drawn carriages of all types featuring American Belgian Draft Horses from Disney World.