Little Rock, Arkansas

The capital of Arkansas is a hotbed of culture and entertainment. Little Rock is home to 183,133 people and presents a mix of a small-town culture with big-city atmosphere.

Surrounded by natural beauty and great weather, Little Rock's inhabitants have an inherently easygoing attitude. Arkansas is home to three national forests (St. Francis, Ozark, and Ouachita), which reserve a combined 2.9 million acres (1.2 million hectares) of pristine natural landscape. Burns Park, for example, is one of the largest municipal parks in America and has facilities for a multitude of sports, an amusement park, fishing docks, and a camping area. There's never any need to sit and rest with the multitude of activities available including rock climbing, sailing, and golfing.

And when you're looking for a little sophisticated culture, there are nearly a dozen museums dedicated to the city's vast historical backdrop. The Arkansas Arts Center boasts one of the finest drawing collections in the world. Residents can also enjoy the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, the Ballet Arkansas, and a number of live theater companies.

The MacArthur Park Historic District contains majestic buildings dating back to the 1840s. The River Market entertainment district has a seasonal farmers' market to compliment its restaurants and shops, which are open year-round.

Little Rock is busy with activity, but retains the pleasant charm that has defined it throughout the years.

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