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Attractions
Chief Whitehorse Trail Rides: There's nothing quite like the experience of riding horseback through a cattle ranch. Here at Chief Whitehorse's Trail Rides, we provide scenic trail rides for all skill levels. If you have no prior experience, it's no problem. Our trail rides are tailored to both novice and experienced riders. All of our horses are very gentle and available for unlimited riding. 501-327-7776 or visit us at http://www.chiefwhitehorse.com
Conway: Pickles Gap Village U.S. Highway 65, north of Conway. Crafts, antique shops, flea market, water wheel, tourist information, restaurant. 501-329-9049.
Greenbrier: Safaripark Ark. 285 and U.S. 65 N., Greenbrier. Lions, tigers and more at this exotic animal conservatory. 501-679-3455.
Little Rock: Aerospace Education Center 3301 E. Roosevelt at Bond St., 250-seat IMAX Theater delivers top entertainment for all ages. "Arkansas: Center of Attraction" signature film provides orientation for newcomers. Exhibits of Russian/U.S. space hardware, Aerospace Library, antique aircraft, gift shop. 501-371-0331.
Little Rock: Arkansas Repertory Theatre: Main and 6th Sts. Classics, contemporary dramas, comedies and musicals light up the stage of this important regional theater. Telephone: 501-378-0405.
Little Rock: Arkansas State Fair State Fairgrounds, 501-372-8341.
Little Rock: Arkansas Arts Center MacArthur Park. A world-class collection of drawings and prints has put the AAC on the map. Traveling exhibits add to the lustre of the permanent collection. Gift shop, Arkansas Children's Theater, Restaurant. 501-372-4000.
Little Rock: Arkansas Governor's Mansion 18th and Center Street. Home of all Arkansas Governors since its completion in 1950. A bust of President Clinton, who lived here during during the 12 years of his Governorship, is displayed just indside the grounds.
Little Rock: Arkansas State CapitolWoodlane and Capitol Ave. Construction began in 1899, Legislature first met here in 1911. Guided or audio tours available. Vietnam Memorial, Liberty Bell Pavilion, gardens. 501-682-5080.
Little Rock: Arkansas Territorial Restoration 3rd and Scott Street. Learn about the earliest days in the Arkansas Territory at this acclaimed restoration of the city's oldes homes. A special exhibit features Bowie #1, a Bowie knife believed to have been made by James Black and identical to the original knife he made for James Bowie. Guided tours. Arkansas artists exhibits, Arkansas crafts shop, Cromwell Exhibitition Hall 501-324-9351.
Little Rock: Arkansas Travelers Baseball Ray Winder Field, War Memorial Park. Ray Winder Field, War Memorial Park, Little Rock. America's favorite sport still plays to packed houses as the Travelers take on Texas League rivals. April through August. 501-664-1555.
Little Rock: Children's Museum of Arkansas Union Station, W. Markham and Victory Street. Includes simulated farmer's market, Victorian house, changing exhibits on life in other lands, 17 hands-on exhibits for kids of all ages. 501-374-6655.
Little Rock: Decorative Arts Museum E. 7th and Rock Sts. The historic Pike-Fletcher-Terry House is home to the Arkansas Arts Center's collection of decorative items. Traveling exhibits. Telephone: 501-372-4000.
Little Rock: Empress of Little Rock 22nd St. and Louisiana. Tours available Tuesday and Thursday, or by appointment of this impressively restored Victorian mansion. 501-374-7966.
Little Rock: Hillcrest Historic District - National Register-listed collection of city's early residential areas. 501-371-0075.
Little Rock: Central High School Museum Visitor Center 2115 W. 14th Street. Interactive exhibits in a new visitors center depict the history of the 1957 integration crisis at this civil rights landmark high school. 501-374-1957.
Little Rock: Central Library 2nd and Cumberland. Impressive new starte-of-the-art library occupies a former furniture warehouse in the River Market development area. Telephone: 501-370-5950.
Little Rock: Little Rock Air Force Base - U.S. 67-167, Jacksonville. Largest training, maintenance facilities for C-130s. Group tours available. 501-988-3601.
Little Rock: Little Rock Zoo One Jonesboro Dr., War Memorial Park, Little Rock. Over 500 mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians are on display in the spacious grounds and in WPA-era buildings. 501-666-2406 or 663-4733. Little Rock: Murry's Dinner Playhouse 6323 Asher Ave. Open year-round, Playhouse features family entertainment from Broadway. Buffet dinner served before performances. 501-562-3131.
Little Rock: Museum of Discovery 500 E. Markham. Formerly the Museum of Science and History, this hands-on science center occupies 44,000 square feet of exhibit space in the city's new Musuem Center, part of the River District development. The museum has a large technical area, projects for children to build, a forest ranger station, a history of science exhibit and much more. Gift shop. (Opening Spring 1998.) Telephone: 501-396-7050.
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