Little Rock North / Jct. I-40 KOA

Recreation and tourism facilities abound in North Little Rock and are publicized by the city's Visitors Bureau and the Advertising and Promotion Commission. The city operates 33 parks over 1,900 acres, which include fishing, boating, camping facilities, RV hookups, marinas, public beaches and playgrounds.

Clinton Presidential Center

You might want to plan to stay with us two days so you have time to see the Clinton Presidential Center. It is only 10 minutes from our campground. Hours are Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday - 1 p.m. - 5 p. m. The Center welcomes visitors from around the world and offers tours.

State Capitol Building

A replica of our Nation's Capitol Building with marble stairways. Visitors are welcome.

Arkansas State Archives History Commission (genealogical research)

You will find State Archives located in the State Library next to the Capitol building. Enter from the lower rear entrance and take the elevator up one floor to the archives. Open 8am - 4:30 pm Monday - Saturday. 501-682-6900

Verizon Arena

A new state-of-the-art multi-purpose facility located in North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. This beautiful arena has a maximum seating capacity of 18,000 for basketball and all the amenities to make it a point of pride for everyone in the Natural State. In addition to being the home court for UALR basketball, this facility also hosts the Arkansas Twisters Arena Football 2 Team, Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus, Champions on Ice figure skating exhibition, concerts and a number of other exciting quality attractions. Box office 501-975-9000 Fax 501-975-9001

Burns Park

Burns Park is the largest attraction with its 1,575-acres it is one of the nation's largest city parks nestled along the Arkansas River. This heavily wooded area is a natural haven for birdwatchers, picnickers, hikers and joggers. Burns Park sports a 36-hole, Championship golf course. You will find a lot to do at this park it offers the following amenities:

• Burns Park Hospitality House for gatherings of up to 200 people, complete with kitchen and air conditioning
• Picnic areas all with washrooms, water, grills, and playground equipment
• An adult baseball complex with three lighted diamonds
• A women's softball complex with five lighted diamonds
• A boat-launching ramp on the Arkansas River
• 30 RV hookups and pods
• 11 pavilions
• 200 picnic tables
• An amusement park: 501-753-7307
• Playground equipment for the handicapped
• 17-field soccer and rugby complex
• 15 pavilions
• 7-mile Scenic River Trail
• Equestrian trails
• 36-hole disc golf course
• 36-hole golf course
• Batting Complex: 501-753-2413
• Bonzai BMX track
• 5-mile Cub Scout trail
• Miniature golf
• Ski complex
• Basketball court
• Covered bridge
• 10-mile Boy Scout trail

The Burns Park Tennis Complex

There are six indoor and six outdoor lighted, concrete courts. The complex includes handball and racquetball courts. 501-791-8585

Golf Courses

There are 18 golf courses in the greater Little Rock Area, two of them are within two miles of us.

Burns Park Golf Course

Two 18-hole golf courses are located in beautiful Burns Park, a 1500 acre city park. It is only two miles east of our campground. Senior green fees are $8.00 and $12.00. Add $10.00 to rent a cart. Call 501-791-8587 or 501-785-5800.

The Country Club of Arkansas

The Country Club of Arkansas sets a new standard for a quality golf experience unique to the area. The Country Club combines the private club feel with the accessibility and value of a daily fee course. The Club is located only two miles west of our campground. 501-851-0095.

The Old Mill

An authentic re-creation of an old water powered gristmill dating to 1828, is one of the city's most popular attractions. Diocinio Rodriquez of Mexico City, an Aztec descendant, performed artistic concrete work on the mill. Visitors can tour at their own pace. There is no admission charge. Many weddings are held there, because the Mill makes such a beautiful setting for those types of special occasions. Located in the Lakewood residential area and accepted into the National Register of Historic Places, the Old Mill is featured in the opening scene of the classic film, "Gone with the Wind." Dionicio Rodriguez of Mexico City created the mill with concrete. Visitors may tour at their own pace (there is no admission charge), and many weddings are held here because the Mill is such a beautiful setting. The Old Mill is located at Lakeshore Drive and Fairway Avenue in the Lakewood residential area about 10 minutes from our park.

Emerald Park

This beautiful spot may be one of the best-kept secrets in North Little Rock. The 135-acre park, located on Scenic Drive behind Pulaski Technical College, is one of the most scenic parks in central Arkansas. It features almost a mile of paved trails, several overlooks high above the Arkansas River and a mile of switchback trails that tie in with the Scenic River Trail.

The Laman Public Library

The Laman Public Library contains more than 250,000 volumes, 130 periodical subscriptions, records, tapes, and large-print books. The library has extensive reference and genealogy departments, a new children's wing as well as children's programs and special events/exhibits year-round. Laman Library provides computerized services as well as Internet access. Any citizen with a computer and modem can dial the library and connect with the World Wide Web.

The North Shore Riverwalk

The North Shore Riverwalk offers a wide variety of events ranging in size from 12 to 6,000 and includes a picturesque promenade featuring the Arkansas River and the Little Rock skyline. It is also the site of the Arkansas Renaissance Festival, Riverfest and numerous other events. The site offers a built-in speaker system, amphitheater pad, utilities and permanent restroom facilities. The North Shore was built with a combination of city, county, state, and federal funds. The facility is 266,600 square feet.

Maritime Museum

Offering a "little pond" to a couple of "big fish" - the USS Hoga and USS Razorback - land-locked North Little Rock is vying to bring a flavor of the open sea inland by featuring the two vessels and their role in U.S. naval history as the main attractions of its future maritime museum on the north shore of the Arkansas River. The Hoga, a 100-foot-long tugboat, won a special citation from Admiral Chester Nimitz for its rescue work during the December 7, 1941, Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and later served as a fire-fighting boat for the city of Oakland, California from 1948 to 1993. The 311-foot Razorback, one of only two surviving submarines present at Japan's formal surrender in Tokyo Bay in September 1945, was the longest serving sub in maritime history with duty in World War II, the Cold War and Vietnam, capping its career as the Murat Reis in the Turkish Navy until becoming decommissioned March 1, 2002, after more than 58 years of activity.

Little Rock Zoo

The Zoo is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. May-October 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. November - April 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Museum of Discovery

Marvel at the wonders of nature, science and history with exhibits that are both informative and entertaining. The interactive exhibits cover a wide variety of topics. The exhibits are both hands-on and high energy. The Museum of Discovery hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. closed every Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's and Easter.

Aerospace Education Center Imax Theater

Arkansas' #1 entertainment and education attraction. Conveniently located at the Little Rock National Airport, the Aerospace Education Center is home to the state's only IMAX Theater and the world's FIRST EpiSphere Digital Planetarium.

The Old State House, Territorial Restoration, City Tours

The Old State House Museum is the oldest standing state capitol building west of the Mississippi River. Visit The Old State House online for information.

Calvary Cemetery (Civil War)

Call 501-663-2242 for information.

Arts Center, Movie Theater

"Gone With the Wind"

October 9, 2011 - April 30, 2012
"Reel to Real: Gone with the Wind and the Civil War in Arkansas" Exhibit
Historic Arkansas Museum

Historic Arkansas Museum will mark the sesquicentennial of the Civil War with tandem exhibits comparing the romanticized vision of the “old south” with the often harsh reality of life as it was for many in Arkansas, 1861 through 1865.

Reel to Real: Gone with the Wind and the Civil War in Arkansas will pair up rarely seen items from the film Gone with the Wind with actual objects and firsthand accounts of the Civil War in Arkansas.

In the Reel exhibit featuring the Shaw-Tumblin Gone with the Wind Collection, visitors will enter into the film world of Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler via costumes, photos and movie outtakes. The exhibit will explore the influence of movies on the perspectives and attitudes of the public.

The Real portion of the exhibit, portrays the true nature of the conflict with Arkansas slave narratives, women’s diaries, letters home from soldiers as well as uniforms and weaponry, all from the museum’s permanent collection. The exhibit will bring the realities of war to life, with the words, stories and songs of those who endured the ordeal of war in Arkansas.

http://www.historicarkansas.org - 501-324-9351.

May 25-27, Riverfest: Arkansas' Premiere Arts and Music Festival

Riverfest is a celebration of visual and performing arts that is held annually over Memorial Day weekend on the banks of the Arkansas River in Little Rock and North Little Rock. Riverfest is the largest single event in the state of Arkansas with a rich 35-year tradition. Approximately 260,000 festival-goers attended the 2011 event.

http://riverfestarkansas.com/

Friday Art Night, monthly event

October 14, 2011
2nd Friday Art Night
5 PM - 8 PM
River Market District

2nd Friday Art Night: a time once-a-month when galleries, museums and businesses in downtown Little Rock are open from 5-8pm for an after-hours gallery walk.

Come to the heart of the city after work and enjoy a night of art, music and refreshments. Hop on the free Art Night shuttle or stroll the River Market District to visit participating locations. Dine afterwards at one of the area's many fine restaurants.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/2ndFridayArtNight.