Added: 05/13/2006 |
In 1673, the first European explorers to travel through the Arkansas River wilderness encountered the friendly Quapaw Indians. Nine years later the famed La Salle Expedition landed at "La Petite Roche," the little rock that rested along the wild banks of the Arkansas.
The graceful bluffs of "La Petite Roche," did not go unnoticed for long. Little Rock became the seat of the new territorial government in 1821 and in 1831 was incorporated as a city. In 1836, Little Rock became the capital of the state of Arkansas.
Today you can explore the past and the present in the lovely neighborhoods of Little Rock Arkansas.
Arkansas's capital city, Little Rock began on the Arkansas River and years later it's still the place to be with the bustling River Market District featuring restaurants, shops, bars, museums and hotels. A great new addition to the area is hte Clinton Presidential Center & Park.
The arts flourish here with the Arkansas Arts Center, housing one of the most-acclaimed collections of works on paper in the country. Fine and casual dining are abundant, as are performing arts opportunities. Numerous museums covering everything from science and Arkansas history to the role of the military in the state and Black history are also found here. Outdoor lovers won't be disappointed either with numerous city parks offering running/walking trails, fishing, ball fields and picnic areas. Just to the west of town is Pinnacle Mountain State Park, a day-use park which offers a birds-eye view of the city from its summit.
There is nothing better when traveling, than to arrive at your destination on time and well rested.
Little Rock National Airport (LIT) is Arkansas' largest commercial service airport, serving about 2.1 million passengers annually. The airport attracts passengers from a large part of Arkansas as well as a number of surrounding states.
There are more than 150 flight arrivals and departures at Little Rock daily, with non-stop jet service to 18 national/international gateway cities, making Little Rock truly one stop away from the world.
Little Rock National is served by American Eagle, Continental Express, Delta, Delta Connection, Frontier, Northwest, Northwest Airlink, Southwest and US Airways Express.
During the past 14 years, almost $180 million in improvement have been made at the airport to ensure that it will continue to well serve the traveling public.
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