25. Little Rock, Arkansas
A first-timer on our Best Cities list, Arkansas’ state capital offers the best of both worlds. You can embark on top-notch outdoor pursuits one day, and enjoy all the hallmarks of a buzzy metropolitan city the next. Start with a walk or peddle over the Big Dam Bridge, the continent’s longest pedestrian and cycling bridge. Head to a bustling Ottenheimer Market food hall for lunch, then see the city’s artsy side at the Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden or Argenta Arts District. You can’t leave Little Rock without exploring the River Market District, the city’s central entertainment district where you’ll find museums, shops, restaurants, and thriving nightlife.
A first-timer on our Best Cities list, Arkansas’ state capital offers the best of both worlds. You can embark on top-notch outdoor pursuits one day, and enjoy all the hallmarks of a buzzy metropolitan city the next. Start with a walk or peddle over the Big Dam Bridge, the continent’s longest pedestrian and cycling bridge. Head to a bustling Ottenheimer Market food hall for lunch, then see the city’s artsy side at the Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden or Argenta Arts District. You can’t leave Little Rock without exploring the River Market District, the city’s central entertainment district where you’ll find museums, shops, restaurants, and thriving nightlife.
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