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Afternoon run @Big Dam Bridge
Precious J.

Beautiful place to run, walk, bike, picnic, or sit on a bench and converse. So many miles of scenic views to enjoy and they all connect to other trails. There is parking on either side of the dam and if you are lucky like I was, you might catch a train or two pass nearby. The visual and audio of the train peeking from the trees is comforting and relaxing. The historical placards is a great educational perk to this visit. History of the river, wildlife, natives, and more can be found throughout the trails. See ya next time @Big Dam Bridge!

Joycelyn C.

Yet another recommendation from my coworkers here in LR. I stopped by the Big Dam Bridge after hiking Pinnacle. It's a nice area for walking, running, exercising. There are a couple of different bridge trails and the surrounding area for recreation. The bridge is lit up at night, which adds to the beauty of the area. As you walk along the bridge, you can see the vehicle traffic from across the water/Arkansas River. Beautiful for a night stroll.

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Chris C.

Had a short stop in Little Rock and had to stop by the Big Dam Bridge. It was cool to learn about the history of the bridge and the way it connects so many trails. It was a cloudy day with a good breeze so it felt great walking across the bridge. There are awesome views of the river and it's a great place for walking, jogging/running or cycling. Always great to be outside and get some exercise. Looks to be a great place for locals and visitors alike.

Susan M.

What a joy to have something as fabulous as the BDB in Little Rock. It is a unique experience and the sunsets are a must see!

John B.

The bridge is quite majestic, and takes ten or fifteen minutes to walk across-assuming you would naturally want to stop and snap a few pictures. On the city side, it connects with a long paved greenway that runs by the riverside, and goes towards parks in the upstream direction. On the far side of the river, there is a marshy lake area with some parking as well; you can start on either side. While there was a lock, I did not observe any boats being lifted up through it; not sure how often that happens but I'm guessing it's an interesting sight. Nonetheless, the views of the river and the dam were worthwhile.

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Corey H.

The bridge was about 1.5 miles round trip and took us fifty somethings an hour to saunter and read all the signs. It was well maintained but for a bit of some dog's poop. It had amazing views. The parking was free and plentiful. They had bathrooms and plenty of benches.

Phuong N.

This is a must visit. Huge homes on top of mountain you see while you either biking, running, jogging or just walking on the bridge or one of the connecting trails. I end up walking for three house just taking in the nice weather and stopping and sitting at the bench to just taking it all in. I felt totally safe by myself here because there are plenty of people walking the trail and the bridge.

Doug C.

Great walk across the river. One can get their daily strutting here. I imagine best time is at sunrise/sunset watching sun come over/go behind the hills overlooking the bridge.

Ray D.

Well I drive by this all the time and recently started working out again and downloaded the AllTrails app and this one was on there for good workout. I wish I had a bike some guys were zooming 100000mphz across this thing. It's got enough wind to dry the sweat off your face, enough scary water action below to give you a slight thrill, and just enough umph to get you into a good workout mood. I'll be back here soon to complete more of the River trail. Cool spot to go for a walk and pictures.

Ali K.

What a beautiful walk across the water There are places you can sit and enjoy the beautiful breeze from Fairly well trafficked. Parking can be a limiting factor sometimes though. Great for bikers.

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Came here on a Sunday around 3PM, quite a few people, great views! One of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world, really cool!

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Always nice and clean. Well lit at night. Bikers are usually considerate of walkers. Nice trails.

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Little Rock City-of

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3.7(3 reviews)
6.1 mi

I listen to a lot of country, a lot of rap, and a Little Rock. So I fit right in here. (Jk, I'm not…read morebig into country or rap but it worked for the intro, did it not). Little Rock in brief summary, is an absolutely gorgeous City which will live forever in my heart, both because of the bittersweet distant memories, and some more recent ones with Starlight, and even moreso - the amazing concerts I've had here. My first memories of Little Rock were with the love of my life when we were traveling all over the country, driving through here on a sticky summers' day. The first thing we discovered here was the River Market. We've traversed Arkansas on a number of fateful occasions over the years and each one has left a real impression on me. Almost always in the heat of the summer, except when I did my tour here, in late Autumn. When it is at its most comfortable, really. My most recent experience was bringing Starlight through here in the heat of the summer - and she and son and mochi all enjoyed the Frozen Custard from Shake's, and we had a little look around the downtown. You can see her eating it in the attached pic. My best experience here was for a concert. We absolutely packed the River City Coffee Cafe with over 100 people and it was one of the most memorable concerts I ever had. So LR will always be special to me and it's a truly beautiful place. And no, while I may have Little Rock in my heart, I do not have Little Rocks anywhere on my body, despite what you may have heard from multiple sources.

The photo doesn't do any justice to how high the grass/weeds are; nearly hip high…read more I watched children have to walk through this mess to get to school. Do better Little Rock. Cut the weeds back so the children and other pedestrians can have a clear path to get where they need to go.

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Historic Arkansas Museum

Historic Arkansas Museum

4.2(17 reviews)
5.9 mi

It's rare for me to give less than 4 stars. But this was not what I was expecting. I really thought…read morethere was going to be history of the trail of tears which is why we came. Also the Heritage website is confusing so we went to the wrong place first. But the artwork was pretty and it is free to go through the museum so it wasn't a total loss. I do appreciate all the Arkansas made art. I'd still say to visit as long as you are aware what it is. To be fair, they did appear to have a section blocked off so I wonder if they were changing out the displays.

This museum is free and gives you a history lesson on Arkansas. It not only has a brick and motar…read morebuilding, but their are mock log cabins and other similar structures across the street. There is also a private parking lot for the museum on that side of the street and you will find metered street parking within a reasonable walking distance. You can enter the museum from two opposing sides. The main entrance has some enticing sculptures out front and are popular with people taking pictures on. I will admit that their is not much to this museum. It is two levels of exhibits that are available to view. The first is where you will find an information booth, gift shop, meeting room and open space vacant exhibit area. The only actual exhibit on the first floor is Conspicuous Consumption: If you've got it, flaunt it! That displays antique furniture and artifacts. The second floor has the majority of the exhibits including Arkansas art, some of which you can purchase, a large native American exhibit, and the Sturgis Children's Gallery, which is pretty much a kids play area. The native American exhibit is the most detailed and where I spent the majority of my time. The knife exhibit was closed while I was there. I really wanted to see it, but oh well. Visiting the museum is 100% free, but they do offer paid tours. In addition to the inside exhibits, the tour includes a mock historic town located outdoors that has brick/wood made buildings and structures. This is a nice museum. It is pretty clean and well organized. I spent about an hour checking out the museum and walking the grounds. It is definitely a must see while in Little Rock.

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MacArthur Museum Of Arkansas Military History

MacArthur Museum Of Arkansas Military History

4.4(14 reviews)
6.4 mi

This two-floor mansion which it seems will soon be adjacent to a much larger art gallery offers…read moreboth a general history of the state of Arkansas and its contribution to military history as well as a specific exhibition dedicated to its namesake. Douglas MacArthur is an interesting historical figure; while the place unsurprisingly paints a favorable picture of him, the museum presents some controversy for the viewer to think about. Much of the other exhibitions were primary source photographs or paintings from the time of various wars. It isn't fancy, but it does allow the viewer to make up his or her own mind, and there's plenty to ponder. Given that the museum is free to enter, I expect that visitorship will only grow as the next door building opens, and I certainly think it's worth a look.

This museum is awesome. It gives you a good look at the State's military history. It is in an old…read moreArsenal building and has two floors of exhibits. It has artifacts, displays, videos, pictures, and placards detailing Arkansas and some of the state's famous residents' contributions to wars including the Civil War, WWI, WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Gulf War. There is parking right out front of the museum and in the lot that belongs to the neighboring park as well. One of the best parts of the museum, and there are many, is that it is free. The museum has a meeting/conference area on the 2nd floor, where chairs are situated in a square around the room's perimeter. The museum is small but packed. It is also well organized. There are no guides and there was only one guy sitting at the front desk at the entrance and he never left his post. Some of the more notable exhibits in the museum include the General MacArthur exhibit on 2nd floor. General MacArthur was actually born in Little Rock.....who knew? There is also a large exhibit on Asian Americans that fought in WWII, women suffrage posters/cartoons and a Jeep display. If you do visit this Museum, I encourage you to venture outside and take a look a the nearby memorials, markers, and placards. They added to my museum experience. I highly recommend checking this museum out. I really enjoyed my time here and learned a lot. Between the adjoining park, the fine arts, memorials, and other attractions, you can actually make a day of it.

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