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Plan a weekend trip to Little Rock, the capital of Arkansas where you will find unique historic attractions, great museums and scenic parks. Go for a stroll in Riverfront Park, visit beautifully restored houses at the Historic Arkansas Museum and ride in the River Rail Electric Streetcar. Best things to do in Little Rock with kids include the Little Rock Zoo, the Bernice Garden and the Museum of Discovery.
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Little Rock Events & Festivals:
- Arkansas State Fair
- World Cheese Dip Championship - FECHA
- Pops on the River - Fourth of July
- Main Street Food Truck Festival - Every September
- Little RocktoberFest - End of September
- SoMardi Gras - March 4, 2025
- Jazz in the Park - Each Wednesday in April and September
- Wildwood Park Lanterns Festival - April 10-13, 2025
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