Little Rock Blog

18 Little Rock Hotel Pools Perfect for a Summer Staycation

Posted on July 24, 2020

There’s no better way to beat the Arkansas heat than a day at the pool. Whether you’re a local Little Rocker who just wants to get out of the house for a little staycation, or someone who’s in town for a quick “safecation,” you’ll find all the rest and relaxation you need at these local hotel pools. Read More
Little Rock, Big Voices: Blair Wallace of Ciao Baci

Posted on July 17, 2020

A Little Rock native, Blair Wallace has a long history in the city’s hospitality industry. When she first began working at Ciao Baci right after college, it was her first introduction to the world of fine dining, specialty cocktails and fine wine. Read More
Everything You Need to Know About the BIG on Safety Pledge

Posted on July 16, 2020

When venturing outside your home, be it for work, running errands at the store or even going on a small family trip, you’re faced with complications that many of us never would have considered just a few months ago. Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Little Rock’s Entertainment Districts

Posted on July 10, 2020

Little Rock’s Entertainment Districts are spaces in which guests aged 21 and older can carry alcoholic beverages in approved cups throughout designated public spaces and participating commercial properties. Read More
Little Rock Big Voices — Diana Long

Posted on June 26, 2020

A local for more than two decades, Diana Long serves as the Director of River Market Operations for the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau. From the River Market pavilions to the First Security Amphitheater, she manages the events and partnerships that make the River Market District and its programming so special. Read More
4 Ways to Have Some Summer Fun in Little Rock

Posted on June 16, 2020

Whether you’re looking for something indoors or outdoors, an adventure for adults or an outing for the whole family, here are some of our favorite ways to have summer fun in Little Rock! Read More
Pull Up a Chair or Grab a Booth at These Little Rock Restaurant Dining Rooms

Posted on May 15, 2020

As we all begin to step outside of our homes again, restaurants are some of the first places we’ll want to go. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite local restaurants that are newly reopened for dine-in service. Read More
Take a Tour of Little Rock’s Outdoor Art

Posted on May 12, 2020

Recent years have seen downtown Little Rock become awash in color and creativity with more than twenty works of wall-sized public art. Read More
It's Time to Celebrate the Spirit of Travel

Posted on May 3, 2020

We get it. Talking about vacations and tourism when we’re all stuck at home feels a little…awkward right now. Which, in turn, makes doing our job a little difficult here at the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau. What is our role in all of this if we don’t actually have any visitors right now? Read More
Little Rock Shares Ways to Pass the Time, Give Back

Posted on April 24, 2020

As we all face the uncertainty around COVID-19, we’ve created a few fun activities to make isolating at home, in Little Rock or abroad, a little more enjoyable. Read More
Local Restaurants You Should Order From This Week

Posted on April 17, 2020

The dining scene in Little Rock is one of the city’s best features and now, more than ever before, they need our support. Read More
Little Rock Cares Needs Your Support

Posted on April 3, 2020

Little Rock has always prided itself on the way it supports local business and the community at large. During these unprecedented times, that support is more important than ever. Read More
Uplift Arkansas launches to bolster businesses, nonprofit efforts in Arkansas

Posted on March 26, 2020

In this time of social distancing, many of the small businesses and nonprofits that make up the heart of our communities are being severely impacted. Find out how you can lend a hand during this unprecedented time. Read More
The Latest News on Little Rock Restaurants

Posted on March 23, 2020

We’re always big on Little Rock, which means we fully support our local leadership’s decisions for our collective well-being. While many of our friends and families are homebound, you can still take advantage of Little Rock’s incredible dining scene while practicing social distancing. Read More

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Six Little Rock Trails to Fall in Love With

Posted on March 18, 2020

Social distancing doesn't mean staying inside. You can still be safe and responsible while taking in the fresh air and Little Rock's natural beauty. Here are some of the trails we've turned to recently for relaxation and exercise. Read More

Tags: cycling, Two-Rivers-Park, River-Market, Pinnacle-Mountain, Kingfisher-Trail, Bill-E.-Clark-Wetlands, Arkansas-River-Trail
Hamilton Headlines Heart-Pounding New Broadway Series at Robinson Center

Posted on March 12, 2020

Recent seasons have welcomed shows like Wicked, The Lion King, and The Phantom of the Opera to the stage and the 2020–2021 season is going to be one of the best ever. Read More

Tags: musicals, Downtown, hairspray, blue-man-group, anastasia, fiddler-on-the-roof, hamilton, Broadway, Robinson-Center
Six Reasons to Be Big on Little Rock

Posted on February 27, 2020

Okay, sure. We get it. “Little” is in our name, but the truth is that there’s nothing little about Little Rock. Read More

Tags: Museum-of-Discovery, Ballet-Arkansas, Arkansas-Symphony-Orchestra, Clinton-Presidential-Center, arkansas-inland-maritime-museum, Old-State-House-Museum, Historic-Arkansas-Museum, rattlesnake-ridge, pinnacle-mountain-state-park, hillcrest-harvestfest, Chili-Fights-in-the-Heights, soma-mardi-gras, Arkansas-Cornbread-Festival, barkus-on-main, World-Cheese-Dip-Championship, Little-Rock-Central-High-School-National-Historic-Site, Heifer-International, big-on-little-rock, Little-Rock
Rock Your Spring Break in Little Rock

Posted on February 25, 2020

Here’s one thing you need to know about Little Rock: We really rock Spring Break. Read More

Tags: rock-town-river-outfitters, Arkansas-River-Trail, pinnacle-mountain-state-park, Little-Rock-Zoo, Riverfront-Park, Museum-of-Discovery, Mosaic-Templars-Cultural-Center, Clinton-Presidential-Center, Little-Rock-Central-High-School-National-Historic-Site, Old-State-House-Museum, Historic-Arkansas-Musem, little-rock-attractions, spring, spring-break
14 Reasons to Love the Little Rock River Market in 2020

Posted on February 14, 2020

The River Market District is the lifeblood of Little Rock's downtown scene. It’s a place to do business, grab a marvelous meal, meet up with friends or catch some great Arkansas live music. No matter who you are, or what you’re after, the River Market District is sure to be a good time. Read More

Tags: Downtown-Little-Rock, Downtown, Things-to-do-in-Little-Rock, things-to-do, River-Market, Little-Rock-River-Market
Where to carb load in Little Rock

Posted on February 1, 2020

The Little Rock Marathon is the weekend of February 28, 2020, and has a 1980’s theme that’s totally tubular. And, of course, they still award the larger-than-life, super-famous Little Rock Marathon medals. Read More

Tags: carb-blog, carbs, carb, where-to-eat, running, pasta, noodles, LR-Marathon, Little-Rock-Marathon, Food, eats, carb-loading