Juneteenth
Juneteenth may be America’s newest federal holiday, but Little Rock has been celebrating Juneteenth for decades.
Black Culture
Discover the soul of Little Rock, where Black culture comes alive through captivating history, inspiring art, soulful music, and mouthwatering cuisine.
Come explore and celebrate a community with stories as spirited as the city itself!
Arts
Little Rock’s Black artists and the art scene shape the city’s creative identity through galleries, public works, and long-standing cultural spaces. Their work reflects personal stories, local history, and modern perspectives.
Music
Black musicians have played a lasting role in Little Rock’s sound, with deep roots in jazz, blues, gospel, and hip-hop. Live shows and local venues continue to spotlight that influence today.
HISTORY
Black history in Little Rock is closely tied to the civil rights movement and the ongoing fight for equal access and opportunity. Landmarks and museums share the stories that changed the city and the country.
Food & Dining
Black-owned restaurants contribute signature dishes and neighborhood favorites that reflect family traditions and modern tastes. These spots remain central to local dining culture.
Small Businesses
Black entrepreneurs across the city run shops, studios, and service businesses that strengthen local neighborhoods and create space for new ideas. Their work supports long-term economic growth in Little Rock.
Community
Community organizations and leaders continue to build opportunity, preserve culture, and support meaningful change across Little Rock.
As Arkansas’s capital city, Little Rock is a diverse destination full of world-class dining, arts, hotels, shopping, and attractions. It’s a city where intrepid explorers, civil rights pioneers, and even world leaders have left their mark. But it’s also a city that, more than anything, loves to have a good time, whether that’s with dinner and a night on the town or a day packed with outdoor adventure.
Are you looking for the best shopping the city has to offer? We’ve got your guide. How about the best restaurants in the south? Yep, we’ve got that, too. Thinking of bringing your bike? Good, because we’ve got hundreds of miles of trails to explore.
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