Little Rock, Arkansas

Little Rock is the capital city of the US state of Arkansas. The city derives its name from a small rock formation called La Petite Roche on the south bank of the Arkansas River. In 1821, it became the capital of the Arkansas Territory, which was formed in 1819. Little Rock was incorporated as a city in 1831. In 1836, Arkansas becomes the 25th state and Little Rock was chosen as its capital. It is now the largest city of the state and the county seat of Pulaski County.

Area & Location: Located near the geographic center of Arkansas, the city lies at 34º44'10? Latitude North and 92º19'52? Longitude West. Situated on the south bank of the Arkansas River, Little Rock has a total area of 302.5 sq. km with 301.0 sq. km of land and 1.6 sq. km of water. The city has a population of 184,564.

Tourist Attractions: Museums that preserve the historical artifacts are the main attractions in the city.

Transportation: Little Rock National Airport serves the city. Public bus service, River Rail Electric Street Car System operated by CATA, taxicab and limousine service are the other forms of transport in the city.

Hotels: Hotels in Little Rock provides mouth-watering delicacies and friendly atmosphere that make the people feel at home. The comfy rooms and modern amenities are its other qualities that make it unique. Wingate Inn Little Rock, Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown, Courtyard Little Rock Downtown, Rodeway Inn and Suites, Embassy Suites Hotel Little Rock, The Capital Hotel, The Peabody Little Rock, Hilton Inn Little Rock, Super 8 Little Rock and Holiday Inn Little Rock Presidential Conference Center are the famous hotels in the city.

Places of Attraction: William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park- Clinton's library and offices, MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, Old State House, Little Rock Zoo, Arkansas Arts Center, Historic Arkansas Museum, MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, Hearne Fine Art Gallery, Maumelle Park and Sesquicentennial Sundial-the landmark of the city are the main attraction of the city. The lakes and river in the city provides a real comfort to the people in summer. Historic Quapaw Quarter is another important interesting site in the city.