Southwest Travel Guide
Little Rock
Popular places to visit
River Market District
During your trip to Big Rock Township, you can do some window-shopping at River Market District. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
William J. Clinton Presidential Library
Learn about the life and times of Little Rock’s most famous one-time resident and enjoy a sumptuous meal at this state-of-the-art library and museum.
Statehouse Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Statehouse Convention Center during your trip to Big Rock Township. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Riverfront Park
After visiting Riverfront Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Big Rock Township. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Arkansas State Capitol Building
After visiting Arkansas State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Big Rock Township. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Little Rock Central High School
Visit this historic school and museum to learn about the history of desegregation and the crucial role that this site played in the early civil rights movement.
Things to do
Self Guided Audio Walking Tour in Little Rock Downtown
App-Led Zombie Survival Scavenger Hunt in Little Rock
Wine making fun - Art or Chemistry? Date night fun west of Little Rock
Top hotels in Southwest
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Little Rock-West by IHG
"Very good"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Tru by Hilton Little Rock West
"Everything was very nice. The staff was great! Pillows could've been better. They were flat. Pancake maker was out of order but breakfast options were not bad. Location was the best!"
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Wyndham Riverfront Little Rock
"Overall the hotel was older and showed it. Room had numerous old ceiling water spots, coffee in room was not good, hallway carpet very dated"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Presidential - Downtown Little Rock
"Room did not have shampoo or body wash in the room. Had to go down to the front and ask multiple times over several hours to get these amenities which should have been in the room in the first place. Empty promises of “We’ll have someone bring it to you” led nowhere. In room phones to guest services ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Little Rock Marriott
"很好"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Little Rock-Downtown
"There was some construction going on in the lobby when we arrived. It was cleaned up shortly after we got there"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest
West Little Rock
When in West Little Rock, you can plan a visit to Arkansas Skatium and Topgolf, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Rosedale
Rosedale might not have many top sights, but University of Arkansas at Little Rock Planetarium and Jack Stephens Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Baseline
If you're spending some time in Baseline, Hindman Park Golf Course and Murry's Dinner Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.
Rock Creek
When in Rock Creek, you can plan a visit to Arkansas Skatium and Professor Bowl West, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Briarwood
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Briarwood and surrounding area, you can visit Park Plaza Mall and Rebsamen Tennis Center.
Cardinal Heights
Though Cardinal Heights may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Park Plaza Mall and Little Rock Zoo.
