Many of these are places where we had some of our first dates, and we still visit anytime we're in town. Go for a walk in Allsopp Park, Two Rivers Park, or in the River Market. Take a hike on the Rocky Valley Trail, Rattlesnake Ridge, or Pinnacle Mountain. Eat at Hillcrest Little Bakery, Community Bakery, the Oyster Bar, Allsopp and Chapple, Samantha's, Petit and Keet, ZAZA, George's, Cheers in the Heights, Kemuri, Heights Taco and Tamale, La Hacienda, Ciao Baci... there are more places to eat than you will have time to explore, but these are a few of our favorites! Grab a drink at Rocktown Distillery (and take a tour!), Hill Station, Dugan's Pub, Southern Tail Brewing, Stone's Throw Brewing, Moody Brews, Camp Taco, Lost Forty, Flying Saucer... once again, this is a big list, but these are some of our favorites! Get coffee at Fidel & Co, Mylo, or Nexus. Take in some history and culture by visiting the Clinton Presidential Library or the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.
Hot Springs is about an hour drive from Little Rock, but it's worth the trip if you have the time. Watch the horses race at Oaklawn. Eat and drink at Superior Bathhouse Brewery, the Ohio Club, Eden, and Deluca's Pizza. Learn about the history of the bathhouses and the hot springs at the Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center and Museum. Walk along the Grand Promenade and feel the hot water coming from the hot springs. Take in the views of the lake and grab a beer from Bubba Brews. Drive up to the West Mountain Loop Overlook. Hike Goat Rock Trail, Gulpha Gorge Trail, Balanced Rock, or Sunset Trail.