Take the kids to see their favorite stories come to life on the Children's Theatre stage at the Arkansas Art Center. The entertainment company was recognized by The Drama League as "one of the best regional theater companies in America," and has wowed audiences with performances like The Jungle Book, A Year With Frog and Toad, Alice in Wonderland, The Giant and the Beanstalk, and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
Tour the Old State House Museum and you will be walking through the oldest standing state capitol building west of the Mississippi River. The historic building is now home to exhibits that feature topics like Arkansas women in history, the role of the old capitol building, the political history of the state, folk art, the state's depression era, and much more. You'll leave the Old State House Museum an expert in the history of Arkansas.
Cast a line with the Central Arkansas Fishing Guide Services. Try your fisherman's luck in the morning, afternoon, or on an all-day recreational fishing trip with experienced guide Bill Dennis. He'll take you to all the best fishing holes on whichever lake you choose: Lake Ouachita, Lake DeGray, Arkansas River, Greers Ferry Lake, Lake Maumelle, White River, or Lake Dardanelle.
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.