Little Rock River Market District
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The Little Rock River Market District is the downtown area of Little Rock, Arkansas along the Arkansas River. It consists of the area east of Cumberland Street to the William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park east of Interstate 30 and south of the Arkansas River to the Arkansas Arts Center.
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[edit] History
In 1980s and 1990s, the area known now as the Little Rock River Market struggled. Like many cities around the country, Little Rock saw businesses and residents depart its central business district as its suburbs expanded.
From 1996 to 2006, the River Market District has seen almost $780 million in development since its inception.[citation needed]
[edit] Features
- Farmers market - produce growers and resellers, arts and craft vendors on Thursday and Saturday mornings.
- Arkansas Arts Center
- Arkansas Museum of Discovery
- Old State House Museum - Arkansas’s first state capitol building
[edit] Corporate Headquarters
- Acxiom
- Stephens Inc.
- Heifer International
[edit] Recent Conventions
- American Taekwondo Association (ATA) World Championships
- Poultry Federation Annual Festival
- 2006 U.S. Youth Soccer Southern Regional Championships
- 2008 U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships
- Amateur Athletic Union’s Divisions One and Two Boys Basketball Tournament
[edit] Things to do
[edit] Cultural Attractions
The River Market District is home to art galleries, museums, theatres, concert halls, and other entertainment venues.
[edit] Libraries
William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park. The Clinton School of Public Service is located adjacent to the Clinton Library.
The Central Arkansas Library System Main Branch is located within the River Market District.
[edit] References
- ^ Gonzalez, Maureen Bridget (Monday, 25 February 2008), Peabody Park at Little Rock's Riverfront Park, May 2008: Dr. Dean Kumpuris Inducted Into Peabody Duck Walk of Fame, http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1268200/peabody_park_at_little_rocks_riverfront_park_may_2008_dr/, retrieved 2010-03-23
