North Little Rock Attractions - Alltel Arena Hotels

North Little Rock Attractions:

North Little Rock offers delightful diversions, points of interest and plenty of Southern hospitality. You will find great outdoors in our 1600-acre Burns Park, one of the largest city parks in the nation. We have the photogenic Old Mill, seen in "Gone with the Wind" . A water theme park, non-stop shopping at McCain Mall, the largest shopping center in central Arkansas, Lakewood Village (McCain's neighbor). Specialty shops, antiques and restaurants in abundance. Our Alltel Arena is an 18,000-seat multi-purpose facility that hosts a variety of special events including concerts, circuses, community gathering, conferences, conventions and much more.

The Old Mill

Lakeshore Dr. and Fairway, Historic re-creation of an 1880's water-powered grist mill, the Old Mill was seen in the opening scenes of the classic movie "Gone with the Wind" and features sculptures by Dionicio Rodriguez. 501-791-8537

Alltel Arena

Alltel Arena is an 18,000-seat multi-purpose facility located on the north bank of the Arkansas River in North Little Rock. Standing 11 stories tall and occupying 370,000 square feet, the Alltel Arena is the home court for the UALR Trojans basketball team and the local site for the Arkansas Razorbacks. The arena also hosts a variety of special events, including concerts, circuses, community gatherings, conferences and conventions.

McCain Mall

A two-level mall (56.6 acres) is the largest shopping center in central Arkansas. Anchored by Dillard's, JC Penney, MM Cohn and Sears, McCain Mall also features more than 80 specialty stores including favorites such as Old Navy, Gap, GapKids and Eddie Bauer.

Additional Attractions

Wild River Country I-40 and Crystal Hill Rd. A 23-acre water theme park featuring the "Arkansas Ocean" and a collection of other water amusements. 501-753-8600.

North River Landing A joint project of the City of North Little Rock and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, this large, modern boat launching ramp on the Arkansas River is two blocks from ALLTEL Arena. The 60-foot wide ramp is located beside the Interstate 30 bridge over the river and opposite Little Rock's Riverfront Park. 501-758-1424.

North Shore Riverwalk Our very own Riverwalk offers a wide variety of adaptable uses for events ranging in size 12 to 6,000. The Riverwalk includes a picturesque promenade featuring the Arkansas River and Little Rock skyline. The site offers a built-in speaker system, amphitheatre pad, utilities and permanent restroom facilities. 501-758-1424

The Arkansas River Trail, also known as the Millennium Trail, will soon unite Little Rock and North Little Rock. This fourteen mile trail will offer Little Rock and North Little Rock citizens and visitors a wonderful recreational opportunity.

Historic Sites Argenta Historic District contains many of the city's earliest structures, including city hall, bridges, churches, a military post, a mill. For information and tour map, call: 501-758-1424.

Camp Joseph T. Robinson Exit 150 off Interstate 40. Camp Robinson dates back to 1917 and the closing days of World War I when it was known as Camp Pike. Museum on site. Free admission, hours vary. call: 501-212-5100.

The River Rail Streetcar Project, Ridin' in the Rocks, After years of planning and construction and weeks of testing, the wait is over and the Central Arkansas Transit Authority's River Rail Electric Streetcar system is ready to run! And for the first time in 57 years in Little Rock and 65 years in North Little Rock, electric streetcars will travel downtown city streets again. River Rail opens with three replica vintage trolleys (see photos) operating on 2.5 miles of new track.

Recreational Opportunities abound at North Little Rock's Burns Park as well as Sports Activities along with a unique Urban Equestrian Trail, Scenic River Trail, Emerald Park Mountain Bike, and Multi Use Trails as listed in our 2005 Brochure. (PDF)