North Little Rock - Your Family Getaway to Central Arkansas

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Thank you to the North Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau for hosting our family in North Little Rock, Arkansas. This opportunity is on behalf of The Women Bloggers. All opinions are mine. Now on to the fun stuff…

I have a confession to make: North Little Rock, Arkansas never crossed my mind as a family travel destination. That was, until now.

North Little Rock, Arkansas Family Road Trip Highlights

With so many snapshots from our trip, I can not squeeze them all into one post. However, a simple search for #ExploreNLR will provide you more insight on what a trip to North Little Rock, Arkansas can look like for your family.

Rock Region Metro Streetcar

A ride on a yellow streetcar gave our family a wonderful overview tour of Downtown North Little Rock and Little Rock. Tip: The best place to get on in North Little Rock is in front of the Argenta Branch of the Laman Library on Main Street (420 Main Street). On this tour, we got to see the beauty of Downtown from the bridge and learn the history of how North Little Rock came to be. Our tour guide was friendly and very knowledgable.

Museum of Discovery

This by far was my daughter and I’s favorite place to visit during our trip. While the guys explored Pinnacle Mountain, Reese and I had a morning filled with over 90 hands-on interactive science and technology activities. Nothing bores kids more than having to read information on wall exhibit-after-exhibit without any type of play. No matter your kids age, there is no shortage of fun. We also bumped into Kevin Delaney who has been featured on Jimmy Fallon Late Night Show.

Pinnacle Mountain State Park

The Pinnacle Mountain State Park is 2,356 acres of natural beauty. Per my husband and stepson, the views at the top of the 1000-foot mountain were incredible in all directions. Word of advice, bring a lot of water and energy. The hard work will pay off with spectacular views.

Wild River Country Waterpark

This 26-acre theme park is what you can expect from a typical water park. We went there at the end of our busy day to relax in the wave pool. Nestled among the tall trees and scenic hills, this is a must-visit destination. While, Wild River Country was fun, on the day we visited the lazy river was a disappointment. Seems like the water flow was being extra lazy. Maybe it was having an off day, but after a day of hiking my husband could have really used some time floating instead of walking the lazy river.

Wings Over the Rock: North Little Rock Annual Air Show & Car Show

This annual event has top airshow pilots, warbirds, formation flights, skydivers, helicopters, classic cars, hot rods, custom cars and most importantly a kiddie-barrel train that Reese could not get enough of.

Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum

The Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum provides guided tours of the historic submarine USS Razorback and tugboat USS Hoga. Since the USS Razorback is a real submarine, children under 5 years old are not permitted on the tours for safety reasons. Reese and I fed the nearby turtles that have never missed a meal from the looks of it. There are other exhibits that families with young children can view.

The Old Mill

Presumably last standing structure from the film, Gone with the Wind, The Old Mill is an historic recreation of an 1880’s water-powered grist mill. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is surrounded by beautiful landscaping and sculptures by artist Senor Dionicio Rodriguez.

North Little Rock Trip Eats and Treats

Taziki’s

Taziki’s was a family favorite given that it impressed even our pickiest eaters. They shall not be named, but know that this Mediterranean restaurant offers a variety of delicious menu items.

The Original Scoop Dog

A hidden gem amongst a beautiful landscape, this family-owned business serves tasty treats and one-of-kind hot dogs. Most of all, the customer service is superb!

Where We Stayed

Candlewood Suites

Candlewood Suites is an extended stay hotel with a fully equipped kitchen in each room. As a result, we were able to eat in for some of our meal options which saved us money in the long run. This location offers an indoor pool, hot tub, and a 1000 sq ft gazebo grilling area with grills and a T.V. However, they do not offer a large-scale complimentary breakfast.

In a world full of numerous distractions and stressors, North Little Rock gave our family of four a chance to reconnect, recharge, and explore. Most of all, it gave us new memories. I hope that it came do the same for you and your family. Thank you North Little Rock for a wonderful time.

What North Little Rock attraction would your family enjoy the most? Let me know by leaving a comment below.