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Guide to
Little Rock
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Stretching
along the Arkansas River, Little Rock is truly a wonderful place to
live, work and play. The city continues to be a vibrant and growing
community that still retains a small town charm. As the capital of
Arkansas, Little Rock remains the state's major area for government,
finances and health care. The city boasts a large number of excellent
public, private and parochial schools as well as numerous parks, golf
courses and outdoor activities. An impressive selection of restaurants
caters to all tastes in cuisine.
The city has
continued to renovate and revitalize its downtown area, and this district
has quickly become a popular spot for an evening out, whether that involves
dining, shopping, live music, theatre or drinks with friends. In addition,
the Museum of Discovery, the Little Rock Zoo and the local IMAX theatre
offer excitement and education for both the young and the young at heart. In
November 2004, Little Rock will celebrate the opening of the Clinton
Presidential Library. Visitors from around the world will be able to enjoy
this amazing facility and explore our city.
Little Rock sits
among the gentle rolling hills of central Arkansas. Summers can be hot at
times while winter remains mild
for the most part, with an occasional snow
fall. Arkansas boasts all her beauty in spring and fall with endless flowers
in the spring and vibrant colors in the fall. The weather during these
seasons can truly be described as perfect.
Crime is low, and housing remains very affordable. Many residents choose
to buy when they move to Little Rock. There are several lovely neighborhoods
with beautiful older homes within walking distance of the hospital. Some
residents choose to live in newer homes that are slightly farther away from
the hospital. Even these neighborhoods are within a 15 minute drive of the
hospital.
After the state and
federal governments, major employers in the area include numerous financial
and legal companies as well as several hospitals. Little Rock is the
headquarters for numerous major national and international corporations,
including Alltel, Acxiom, Dillard's, Jacuzzi and Stephens Inc. Many other
industries and companies are located in or near Little Rock. Wal-Mart and
Tyson Foods are headquartered in northwest Arkansas, and both provide
economic power to every portion of the state.
Beyond Little
Rock, one can truly see why Arkansas is called "The Natural State." From the
peaceful flatlands of the Mississippi River Delta to the sublime beauty of
the Ozark Mountains, Arkansas is truly an outdoor paradise. Hiking, boating,
mountain biking and whitewater adventure are just a few of the sports
enjoyed in Arkansas. In addition, Arkansas is home to the best trout fishing
and duck hunting in the nation. All of these opportunities and numerous
others are within a short drive from Little Rock.
We invite you to visit and
explore Little Rock and Arkansas. You will quickly see why we consider our
city the best kept secret in America. In the meantime, the links below can
provide you with additional information regarding our city and our state.
Visit these sites for more information about "The Natural State."
www.arkansas.com
www.littlerock.com
www.anythingarkansas.com

DISCLAIMER: The links provided are for informational
purposes only. Their presence on this page implies no explicit or
implicit endorsement of any firm or the goods/services they provide.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Department of Pediatrics
Arkansas Children's Hospital
800 Marshall Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
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