Little Rock, Arkansas, is the state’s largest city and known for its amusement parks and children’s attractions. Visitors with kids can enjoy water parks, wildlife sanctuaries, museums, corn mazes, and an old-fashioned village. Little Rock was founded in 1722 and named after a rock near the landing area.
Little Rock, the capital of Arkansas, is home to nearly 200,000 residents. The largest city in the state, it has become known for its many amusement parks and other children’s attractions. Little Rock was founded in 1722, after French explorers landed in the area on their way south. The name “Little Rock” refers to a real rock near that landing area. The rock became a landmark later used by other explorers to find the city, and the name eventually became the place’s official classification.
People visiting Little Rock with children should head to one of the area’s six major amusement parks, four of which are water-based. Wild River Country, the largest water park in Arkansas, features river rapids, a wave pool and a twisting 600m tube ride. Magic Springs and Crystal Falls are a combination water and amusement park. In addition to the rides and pools, the park features a number of extreme roller coasters, a speeding train and a shooting tower.
Another great place for those visiting Little Rock with kids is Riddle’s Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary, an amazing experience for kids and adults alike. Set on 330 acres of protected wildlife, the sanctuary offers visitors a half-day tour or weekend experience, where children can learn to bathe, feed and care for elephants in need of rehabilitation. After visiting Little Rock with the kids, the family can take a piece of the sanctuary home by “adopting” an elephant and receiving up-to-date information about it year-round.
Those looking to get indoors when visiting Little Rock with kids can head to Little Rock’s oldest museum: the Arkansas Museum of Discovery. The museum houses a large collection of Kewpie dolls and figurines, along with an important number of masks with religious and historical significance. Permanent exhibits in the museum include the Bug Zoo, the Science Lab Imagination Station, and other hands-on exhibits.
In October and November, people visiting Little Rock with kids can also enjoy one of the many corn mazes around town, many of which are Halloween-themed and operate after dark. Year-round, Pickles Gap Village offers those visiting Little Rock with kids the chance to experience an old-fashioned village with numerous country-themed attractions and shops, featuring everything from handmade quilts to a petting zoo.
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