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The geographical, political and financial center
of Arkansas, LITTLE ROCK is at the meeting point
of its two major regions, the northwestern hills and the eastern
Delta. The town today has a relaxed, open feel, a far cry from
the dramatic events of 1957. In the rapidly expanding River
Market District , 500 E Markham St, the Museum
of Discovery , geared largely toward kids (MonSat 10am5pm,
Sun 14.30pm; $5.95, free first Fri each month 5pm9pm; tel 501/396-7050),
is a welcome and fun addition. This area contains the majority
of Little Rock's activity, with a series of restaurants, bars
and the actual farmers' market on the river. Behind the museum
is Riverfront Park , a thin strip of greenery
and fountains that runs for several blocks here, a commemorative
sign marks the "little rock" for which the city is named,
which is not particularly striking.
In MacArthur Park the Arkansas Art Center
features work by local and international artists (MonSat 10am5pm,
first Fri of every month 10am8.30pm, Sun 11am5pm; free). Also
in the park is a Military Museum that has exhibits
from the Civil War on forward.
The white Old State House Museum
, 300 W Markham St, surrounded by smooth lawns and shaded by evergreens,
backs onto the Arkansas River. Inside, displays cover all periods
of Arkansas history, but the most impressive rooms are the two
senate chambers, restored to their original grandeur (MonSat 9am5pm,
Sun 15pm; free). This was where Clinton announced his bid for
the presidency on October 3, 1991, and made his acceptance speech
thirteen months later. There's now a special exhibit in the museum
on his path to the presidency.
