Where to stay

To learn about the significance of Little Rock during the American civil rights movement, stay in Little Rock Medical District and be within walking distance of Little Rock Central High School. It was here that headlines were made in 1957 following the decision to integrate nine African American students within the previously all-white school. Book a hotel in Downtown Little Rock to visit the Arkansas State Capitol, where the grounds feature monuments to local heroes, including the Little Rock Nine and Vietnam War veterans. Free tours of the State Capitol Building are offered during weekdays.

Stay in hotels in Downtown Little Rock to enjoy some of the city's best food and restaurants. The weekend farmers market at the River Market continues to be a favorite among local residents and visitors. Street food stalls sell regional flavors, alongside cuisine from Thailand, Mexico, and India. This is also a great lunchtime spot during the week. Find a room in Little Rock Medical District to be near Doe's Eat Place, the steakhouse made famous by President Bill Clinton when he ordered its jalapeno cheeseburgers to eat on Air Force One.

To visit the William J. Clinton Library and Museum, consider accommodations in North Little Rock or the River Market area of Downtown Little Rock to be within walking distance of the park. Located on the banks of the Arkansas River in acres of wetlands, the site celebrates the life of former President Bill Clinton, who was previously a governor of Arkansas. Permanent exhibits include a life-size replica of the Clinton-era Oval Office. Downtown Little Rock is also a good place to stay for the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History in the tower building of the Old Arsenal. Alternatively, book a room in Jacksonville, a 20-minute drive northeast of the city center, to see exhibits at the Jacksonville Museum of Military History about major U.S. conflicts, including Civil War campaigns.