Little Rock itinerary: 1 to 2 days
Plans for one and two days in Little Rock, day by day: the Arkansas State Capitol and the Little Rock Zoo first, then the National Cemetery, the Clinton Presidential Center, the River Market, the Arsenal, the Old State House and the museums of discovery and fine arts as you add a day. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 2 days
Little Rock in 1 day
Day 1
Arkansas State Capitol
State capitol of 1915 modelled on the US Capitol, with a marble interior, a dome and free tours on weekdays.
Little Rock Zoo
Zoo of 1926 in War Memorial Park with animals from Africa, Asia and South America, including a children's area and a carousel.
Little Rock in 2 days
Day 1
Little Rock National Cemetery
Military cemetery from the Civil War era south of downtown, with rows of white headstones, quiet and open to visitors.
Clinton Presidential Center
Library and museum of President Bill Clinton on the Arkansas River, with a replica Oval Office and exhibitions on his presidency.
Little Rock River Market
Downtown district on the Arkansas River with a public market hall, restaurants, music venues and a farmers market in season.
Day 2
U.S. Arsenal Building
Brick arsenal tower of 1840 in MacArthur Park, home to the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History.
Old State House
Greek Revival former state capitol of 1842 overlooking the river, now a museum of Arkansas history and politics.
Arkansas Museum of Discovery
Hands-on science museum in the River Market district with exhibits on space, nature and the human body, aimed at families.
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
Art museum in MacArthur Park, formerly the Arkansas Arts Center, with collections of drawings, paintings and contemporary craft.
Watch: Little Rock
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Little Rock
Spring (April and May) and autumn (late September to November) have mild weather for the riverfront, the parks and Pinnacle Mountain. Summers are hot and humid with thunderstorms, and winters are cool with the occasional ice storm. Big football games at War Memorial Stadium and concerts at the arena raise hotel prices.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Little Rock on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Little Rock on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Little Rock on GetYourGuide
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for United States from Airalo
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Tips for Little Rock
- The River Market district, the Clinton Presidential Center, the Old State House and the Museum of Discovery are close together near the Arkansas River, and the Metro Streetcar links the River Market with North Little Rock.
- The Arkansas State Capitol is free to visit, and free tours run on weekdays; the building is a working government office, so check hours on weekends.
- The Little Rock Zoo and the National Cemetery lie away from the river district, so a car or ride share is the easiest way to reach them.
- The Arkansas Arts Center was rebuilt and renamed the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts; confirm it is open before planning a visit.
- The Arsenal Building and the Museum of Fine Arts both stand in MacArthur Park, so combine them on foot.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
Guides are made with the help of AI and public sources such as Wikipedia, and may contain errors. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go. Spotted a wrong photo, a pin in the wrong place, a missing stop or a better one? Write to andiamotravelapp@gmail.com: the e-mail opens with this guide filled in.
Photo credits
- Arkansas Museum of Discovery: LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts: AMartin 4532, CC0
- Arkansas State Capitol: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Clinton Presidential Center: Toniklemm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Little Rock National Cemetery: Magnolia677, CC BY 4.0
- Little Rock River Market: cliff1066TM, CC BY 2.0
- Little Rock Zoo: Nngowen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old State House: Roman Eugeniusz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- U.S. Arsenal Building: Unknown artist Unknown artist, Public domain
Opening hours change; check before you go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
