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Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame in North Little Rock

Your friends in North Little Rock invite you to experience the diverse recreation and entertainment opportunities in our city, including our hotels in North Little Rock and restaurants North Little Rock.

 

The 12th International Conference on the Short Story in English will be in North Little Rock, Arkansas for the first time. The largest conference of its kind is set for June 27-30, 2012 with the Wyndham Riverfront, hotel in North Little Rock, being the conference hotel. Writers from all over the world including Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Olen Butler, will come to North Little Rock, AR for such a prestigious event. Several events will be taking place all over Central Arkansas including the Clinton Library and the Argenta Community Theater in North Little Rock. For more information on the conference please visit www.shortstoryconference.com or www.northlittlerock.travelThe White House Garden will be on display at the Laman Library Main in North Little Rock until July 21. Call 501-758-1720 or visit www.LamanLibrary.org for details.

After you’ve visited the White House Garden in North Little Rock catch the Arkansas River Rail Trolley by Verizon Arena North Little Rock and visit the Clinton Library in Little Rock. For more details visit www.ClintonPresidentialCenter.org

Enjoy the many art opportunities in North Little Rock AR has to offer. Visit Painting with a Twist and uncork your inner artist! Bring a friend, a snack, and your favorite beverage. They supply everything needed to complete your masterpiece, including instruction from a talented local artist. Located near the North Little Rock Mall, McCain Mall, please call 501-352-1366 or visit www.PaintingWithATwist.com to make your reservation now! Restaurant North Little Rock, Cregeen’s Irish Pub hosts a Singles Mingle every Wednesday of the month. Join them for games, drink specials and great company. For more information call 501-376-7468 or visit www.Cregeens.com

Recently opened in North Little Rock, The Joint offers a coffee shop and bar, featuring a variety of craft beers on tap, premium bottles beers, a great selection of choice wines and champagne, delicious snacks and deserts, and the very best imported coffees available. For more information on The Join visit www.TheJointInLittleRock.com

Enjoy some Southern-Style Storytelling at Tales from the South. Held weekly on Tuesdays, enjoy the live taping of this popular radio series at Starving Artist Café, restaurant North Little Rock. Cost is $5 admission plus dinner. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. and taping begins at 7 p.m. Seating is limited so make sure to call 501-372-7976 or visit www.TalesFromTheSouth.com for reservations.

Enjoy a special Father’s Day Cruise aboard the Arkansas Queen Riverboat in North Little Rock AR. Boarding begins at 12:30 p.m. and returns at 3 p.m. Call 501-372-5777 or visit www.ArkansasQueen.com to make your reservation.

The Argenta Downtown Council’s Annual Luncheon will be held at the North Little Rock Hotel, Wyndham Riverfront, on June 20th. This year’s speaker, Carol Coletta, is past president of CEO for Cities and currently leading ArtPlace. For details or tickets contact Donna Hardcastle 501-993-1234, email her at [email protected] or visit www.ArgentaDC.org

Located on the west side of Verizon Arena, the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame in North Little Rock is home to the greatest athletes of Arkansas. Open Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit www.ArkSportsHallofFame.com or call 501-663-4328.

For you all your shopping needs don’t forget to visit the newly renovated North Little Rock Mall, McCain Shopping Mall on McCain Blvd. For a complete listing of stores at McCain Mall please visit http://www.simon.com/mall/?id=196

With 1,700 acres, Burns Park North Little Rock is one of the largest municipal parks in the nations. Set aside for public use, Burns Park North Little Rock features two 18-hole disc golf courses, baseball and softball complexes, 27 tennis courts (6 indoor), hiking, and equestrian trails, an amusement park, dog park, camping, fishing, and handicapped accessible fishing pier along with shady picnic spots. Take exit 150 off I-40 to Burns Park or call 501-791-8538 for more information.

Enjoy the scenic Arkansas River on the Downtown Riverside RV Camp in North Little Rock. Located in downtown North Little Rock, enjoy the scenic views of the Clinton Library and the Little Rock skyline. While you’re there take a stroll across the Clinton Park Bridge that connects North Little Rock and the Clinton Library.

Enjoy the scenic Arkansas River on the Downtown Riverside RV Camp in North Little Rock.

For more information about the variety of attraction in North Little Rock, hotels in North Little Rock, or upcoming events, please contact the North Little Rock Visitors Bureau at www.NorthLittleRock.travel or call 501-758-1424.

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