Shake's Frozen Custard

See a performance by the state's largest non-profit theater organization, the Arkansas Repertory Theatre. The Rep has staged productions of famous plays and stories like Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Hello Dolly!, Hairspray, The King & I, Steel Magnolias, Much Ado About Nothing, A Chorus Line, and My Fair Lady, among many others.

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.

Take the kids to monkey around with the animals at the Little Rock Zoo. The zoo is home to over 725 animals, living in habitats that mimic their natural environments. Giraffes, gorillas, rhinos, alligators, flamingos, bears, elephants, bobcats, tigers, lemurs, and zebras are just a few of the animals you'll see throughout the zoo. While you're traveling through the zoo's exhibits and attractions, take a ride on the train or stop to play at the park for even more fun.