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Little-Rock
is the capital of Arkansas, located on the south bank of the Arkansas River, very near the geographic center of the state. As of the 2010 census, the population was 193,524, making it the most populous city of Arkansas. Outside Magazine named Little Rock one of its "2013 Best Towns." Little Rock is indeed a beautiful city that offers culture, fine dining, shopping, and outdoor recreational opportunities, including dozens of parks and Pinnacle Mountain State Park. The city is also a major economical and transportation center within the U.S. South and the entire nation. Just a few of the attractions include the Arkansas Repertory Theater, the Arkansas Arboretum, many historical museums and historic districts, such as the Quapaw Center, which features over 100 buildings on the National Historic Register. Tours are available of many of the Victorian and Antebellum homes. The William J. Clinton Presidential Library is located in downtown Little Rock, and the Arkansas Arts Center is the state's largest cultural institution. For outdoor fun, there's the Little Rock Zoo, Willow Springs Water Park and the Riverfront Park, home to the annual Riverfest Music Festival. In addition, the Little Rock River Market District is the city's most prominent entertainment district. The city of Little Rock is also home to many large corporations, as well as the center for state government. Interstate 30 and Interstate 40 meet here, making it very convenient to many other major cities of the South.
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Little Rock Vacation Rentals
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Little Rock Hotels and Resorts
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| Amerisuites | 10920 Financial CTR Pkwy | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 225-1075 | | Baymont Inn & Suites | 1010 Breckenridge | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 225-7007 | | Best Western Governors Inn | 1501 Merrill Dr | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 224-8051 | | Candlewood Suites Little Rock | 10520 W Markham | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 975-3800 | | Capital Hotel | 111 W Markham St | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 374-7474 | | Comfort Inn & Suites Airport | 4301 E Roosevelt | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 376-2466 | | Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown Little Rock | 707 Interstate 30 | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 687-7700 | | Comfort Inn Airport | 3200 Bankhead | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 490-2010 | | Comfort Inn | 300 Markham CTR Dr | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 227-0120 | | Comfort Inn | 8219 Interstate 30 | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 562-4448 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 10900 Financial Center Pkwy | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 227-6000 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 521 President Clinton Ave | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 975-9800 | | Doubletree Hotel | 424 W Markham | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 372-4371 | | Embassy Suites Hotel | 11301 Financial Ctr Pkwy | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 312-9000 | | Empress Of Little Rock | 2120 Louisiana | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 374-7966 | | Extended Stay America | 600 Hardin Rd | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 954-9199 | | Hampton Inn & Suites | 1301 S Shackleford Rd | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 537-3000 | | Hampton Inn | 6100 Mitchell Dr | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 562-6667 | | Hilton Little Rock Metro Center | 925 S University Ave | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 664-5020 | | Holiday Inn Airport | 3201 Bankhead Dr | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 490-1000 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 4900 Talley Rd | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 224-2600 | | Holiday Inn Express | 3121 Bankhead Dr | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 490-4000 | | Holiday Inn Presidential Conference Center | 600 Interstate 30 | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 375-2100 | | Holiday Inn Select | 201 S Shackleford | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 223-3000 | | Knights Inn Little Rock | 9709 I-30 | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 568-6800 | | La Quinta Inn | 901 Fair Park Blvd | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 664-7000 | | La Quinta Inn | 200 Shackelford Rd | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 244-0900 | | La Quinta Inn-otter Creek | 11701 I-30 | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 455-2300 | | La Quinta Little Rock Downtown Conference Center | 617 S Broadway | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 374-9000 | | Legacy Hotel And Suites | 625 W Capitol Ave | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 374-0100 | | Motel 6 | 9525 I-30 | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 565-1388 | | Motel 6 | 7501 I-30 | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 568-8888 | | Motel 6 | 10524 W Markham St | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 225-7366 | | Oakwood/premier Suites | 11601 W Markham | Little Rock, AR | | (972) 392-4747 | | Peabody Little Rock | 3 Statehouse Plaza | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 906-4000 | | Ramada Limited & Suites | 8 Shackleford Dr | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 221-7666 | | Red Roof Inn | 7900 Scott Hamilton Dr | Little Rock, AR | | (800) 733-7663 | | Residence Inn By Marriott | 1401 S Shackleford Rd | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 312-0200 | | Ritz Motel | 5301 Asher Ave | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 565-7501 | | Rodeway Inn & Suites | 2401 W 65th St | Little Rock, AR | | (501) 801-0188 |
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Little Rock Weather & Climate
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Central Arkansas has a climate classified as humid subtropical - and it is, indeed, humid. Summers are hot and muggy and winters are mild. Daily high temperatures average around 90 degrees F. in the summer and close to 50 F. in winter. Annual precipitation averages between 40-60 inches. Snowfall is possible in winter, but light, with the average about five inches. Snowfall is more common in the north half of the state. Central and southern Arkansas is more apt to get ice storms, sleet and freezing rain. Thunderstorms are very common, however, with the area receiving around 60 per year. Arkansas is prone to extreme weather, especially tornadoes. The state receives on average 26 tornadoes per year. The proximity to the Gulf of Mexico also means this area may receive remnants from tropical storms, which dump lots of rain within a short time.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
49°F |
30°F |
3.61 in. |
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| February |
55°F |
34°F |
3.33 in. |
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| March |
64°F |
42°F |
4.88 in. |
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| April |
72°F |
50°F |
5.47 in. |
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| May |
81°F |
59°F |
5.05 in. |
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| June |
89°F |
67°F |
3.95 in. |
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| July |
92°F |
72°F |
3.31 in. |
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| August |
92°F |
70°F |
2.93 in. |
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| September |
85°F |
63°F |
3.71 in. |
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| October |
75°F |
51°F |
4.25 in. |
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| November |
62°F |
41°F |
5.73 in. |
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| December |
52°F |
33°F |
4.71 in. |
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Little Rock Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Adams Field (LIT) located about 3 miles southeast of Little Rock, the Hazen Municipal airport (6M0) located approximately 37 miles east of Little Rock in Hazen, Arkansas, the Stuttgart Municipal airport (SGT) located roughly 41 miles east of Little Rock in Stuttgart, Arkansas, the Searcy Municipal airport (SRC) located around 44 miles northeast of Little Rock in Searcy, Arkansas, and finally Memorial Field (HOT) located about 49 miles west of Little Rock in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
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Little Rock Attractions
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| Magic Springs and Crystal Falls | Hot Springs | AR | 46.6 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Wild River Country | North Little Rock | AR | 2.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| First Tee of Arkansas | Little Rock | AR | | | | Little Rocks Hindman Park Golf Course | Little Rock | AR | | | | Rebsamen Park Golf Course | Little Rock | AR | | | | War Memorial Park Golf Course | Little Rock | AR | | | | Western Hills Country Club | Little Rock | AR | | | | Burns Park Golf Course | North Little Rock | AR | 1.9 mi. | | | Camp Robinson Duffers Club | North Little Rock | AR | 1.9 mi. | | | Quapaw Golf Links | North Little Rock | AR | 1.9 mi. | | | Links at Sherwood | Sherwood | AR | 5.9 mi. | | | North Hills Country Club | Jonesboro | AR | 6.2 mi. | | | Lakeview Golf & Country Club | Mabelvale | AR | 8.4 mi. | | | Country Club of Arkansas | Maumelle | AR | 10.0 mi. | | | Plantation Golf Club | Maumelle | AR | 10.0 mi. | | | Pine Valley Golf Course | North Little Rock | AR | 12.3 mi. | | | Foxwood Country Club | Jacksonville | AR | 15.6 mi. | | | Longhills Golf Course | Benton | AR | 17.9 mi. | | | Rolling Hills Country Club | Pocahontas | AR | 21.8 mi. | | | Cypress Creek Golf Club | Cabot | AR | 22.1 mi. | | | Walnut Ridge Golf & Country Club | Walnut Ridge | AR | 24.2 mi. | | | Cadron Valley Country Club | Conway | AR | 27.4 mi. | | | Bunker Hill Golf Course | Houston | AR | 30.0 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Interstate Park | | AR | 2.6 mi. | | | Toltec Mounds State Park | | AR | 15.0 mi. | | | Jenkins Ferry State Park | | AR | 39.7 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Old State House Museum | Little Rock | AR | | (History) | |
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