Suggested Itineraries: Presidential Procession — Three Day Tour

Day One:

Late afternoon arrival in Little Rock and check in to the hotel of your choice.

Evening dinner and entertainment at Murry’s Dinner Playhouse. Murry’s has served up a heaping helping of Broadway smash hit comedies and musicals, along with an all you can eat buffet, for over thirty years! Contact: Kathie Osborne at 501-562-3131.

Day Two:

Breakfast in hotel.

Tour the Old State House Museum located at 300 West Markham Street. Opened in 1836, the Old State House served as Arkansas’ first state capitol and was the back drop for President William J. Clinton’s bid for the presidency on October 3, 1991. It became internationally known when President Clinton delivered his acceptance speeches in 1992 and 1996. The building now houses a museum of Arkansas history. Permanent exhibits include the First Ladies of Arkansas Ball Gown Collection as well as a replica of President Clinton’s oval office in the exhibit “From the State House to the White House.“ Guided tour takes about one hour—Call in advance 501-324-9685.

Tour Arkansas’ State Capitol—built between 1899 and 1915 the Capitol building is an exact replica of our Nation’s Capitol. President Clinton served as Governor there from 1979-1981 and again from 1983 until he was elected President in 1992. Guided tour takes about one hour—Call in advance 501-682-5080.

Tour the Governor’s Mansion located at 18th and Center Streets. Completed in 1950, the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion occupies the site of the historic Arkansas School for the Blind. The design is a latter-day version of the Colonial Revival style, reportedly chosen to complement the Greek Revival architecture of the Old State House. President Clinton and his family resided there during his first term as Governor from 1979 until 1981 and then again from 1983 until 1992 when he was elected President of the United States. Guided tours are offered Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. These are 30 minute tours and must be scheduled in advance. Call 501-324-9805 for reservations.

Lunch: You can dine at any of a number of President Clinton’s favorite restaurants.

City sightseeing tour—Any number of Little Rock’s great receptive operators can provide you with a friendly, knowledgeable local step-on guide for your personal tour of Arkansas’ capital city. Points of interest should include:

• Dunbar Recreation Center—18th and Center Streets—This was the location of President Clinton’s polling place during his years as Arkansas governor and where he cast his vote for President in 1992.
• The two homes of President Clinton and his wife, Senator Hillary Clinton, during their time in Little Rock as private citizens. 5419 L Street and 816 Midland Street.
• The Clinton/Gore Campaign Headquarters - 112 West 3rd Street. The old Gazette building, built in 1908 was the Clinton campaign headquarters in 1992.
• The Rose Law Firm—120 East 4th Street is where Senator Hillary Clinton practiced law from 1981- 1992.
• Immanuel Baptist Church - 1000 Bishop and First United Methodist Church 8th and Center Streets. President Clinton was a member of Immanuel (which has since relocated) and Mrs. Clinton was a member of First United Methodist.
• McDonald’s—701 Broadway. As Governor and during his first presidential campaign, President Clinton would stop in frequently after his morning jogs for coffee.
• Finish off the tour of the city with some free time in the downtown River Market District. Located along a five-block area on President Clinton Avenue, this bustling area has something for everyone. Specialty shops, restaurants, the Museum of Discovery, and art galleries promise to keep your group busy for an hour or two.

Back to the hotel for rest and relaxation before dinner at one of Little Rock’s over 500 restaurants.

Day Three:

Breakfast in hotel and check out.

Tour the William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park—Located in downtown Little Rock’s River Market District on the banks of the Arkansas River, the Clinton Presidential Center houses the largest archival collection in American presidential history. The Center includes a museum, an archival collection and education facilities. Within the Park, a historic railroad bridge spanning the Arkansas River is being restored and converted into a pedestrian bridge. In addition to the pedestrian bridge, the Park will contain a pavilion, an amphitheater, a children’s playground and walking/bicycle trail. For more information, call 501-370-5050.

Lunch at the indoor/outdoor café located at the William J. Clinton Presidential Center and head for home.