Sights to See in North Little Rock

Explore historic streets, riverside trails, and bold brews in this central Arkansas city, where river city culture and outdoor adventure converge.

The heart of North Little Rock beats strongest in the Argenta Arts District, where historic buildings, some dating back more than 100 years, create a walkable corridor of galleries, theater, live music venues and locally owned establishments. The atg Pavilion anchors the district's creative scene, while restaurants and bars fill the spaces in between.

You’ll also find unique locations like the Argenta Drug Store. Housed in the oldest brick building in the city (built in the late 1880s), the drug store is the oldest continuously operating pharmacy west of the Mississippi River. The district's pedestrian-friendly layout puts you within walking distance of many attractions.

Couple walking a dog on a leaf-covered path in a sunlit forest.

Explore North Little Rock Trails and Parks

Start your morning with coffee from a local roaster and head for the Arkansas River Trail. One 14-mile loop of this stellar trail runs through North Little Rock and Little Rock, crossing architectural landmarks like the Clinton Presidential Park Bridge and the Big Dam Bridge. This trail doesn’t just offer views. It pulls you into the landscape, weaving through North Shore Riverwalk Park, the cliffs of Emerald Park and the vast, activity-packed Burns Park. At 1,700 acres, Burns Park one of the largest urban parks in the country, home to disc golf, mountain biking, soccer fields, equestrian trails, fishing piers, a 36-hole championship golf course, dog park and more.

Historic navy tugboat on a river, city skyline in the background.

Board a World War II Submarine

For a different kind of adventure, go below deck at the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum, which brings naval history to North Little Rock’s riverfront through two remarkable vessels. You can tour the historic submarine USS Razorback, present in Tokyo Bay when World War II ended, and the tugboat USS Hoga, a Pearl Harbor survivor. These aren’t static exhibits. They’re immersive, walk-through pieces of naval history floating on the Arkansas River.

Mural of a heron in flight against a blue sky on a brick wall.

Sample Local Brews

Refuel with something cold from Flyway Brewing Company, a spot that blends small-batch ingenuity with serious local pride. Flyway’s brews were bold enough to earn a feature on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” Just a few blocks away, Diamond Bear Brewing taps into traditional European techniques using only two-row malted barley, hops, yeast, and Arkansas water to create their signature beers.

Baseball game in a stadium, city skyline in the background, crowd watching.

Catch Arkansas Travelers Baseball

Dickey-Stephens Park hosts the Arkansas Travelers, the Double-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, in a riverfront stadium that captures minor league baseball's community spirit. The ballpark's location in North Little Rock's downtown creates perfect conditions for catching an evening game after exploring nearby Argenta or the riverfront attractions.

Waterfall and stone house in lush garden setting.

Experience the Hollywood Connection of the Old Mill

The Old Mill at T.R. Pugh Memorial Park gained immortality in the opening scenes of "Gone with the Wind," but this recreation of an 1880s water-powered grist mill deserves recognition beyond its Hollywood connection. The structure, built in 1933, showcases the work of Mexican artist Dionicio Rodriguez, whose sculptured concrete creates the illusion of aged wood, iron and stone throughout the mill and surrounding bridges. The park surrounding the Old Mill provides peaceful walking paths, creating a scene that feels removed from urban North Little Rock despite sitting within city limits.

Sights to See in North Little Rock