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Some key attractions include River Market District, Riverfront Park, William J. Clinton Presidential Center, McCain Mall, and Old State House. Little Rock is the capital and largest city in the U.S. state of Arkansas. It is located in central Arkansas and is the county seat ... more »
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Little Rock is the capital and largest city in the U.S. state of Arkansas. It is located in central Arkansas and is the county seat of Pulaski County. Little Rock derives its name from a small rock formation on the south bank of the Arkansas River called La Petite Roche (the "little rock"). The "little rock" was used by early river traffic as a landmark and became a well-known river crossing.
Little Rock is located on the south bank of the Arkansas River in Central Arkansas. Fourche Creek and Rock Creek run through the city and flow into the river. The western part of the city is located in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. Just northwest of the city limits is Pinnacle Mountain and Lake Maumelle, which provides Little Rock's drinking water. The city of North Little Rock is located just across the river from Little Rock.
A number of highways converge near Little Rock. I-40 passes through North Little Rock to the north. US 67 and US 167 share the same route from the northeast before splitting, with US 67 multiplexing with Interstate 30 to the southwest and US 167 multiplexing with US 65 and I-530 to the southeast. US 65 shares the same route as I-30 from the east. Other highways include I-430, I-440, I-530, and I-630. I-530 terminates in Little Rock after originating in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Airport
Air service is provided by Little Rock National Airport, offering nine major airlines with non-stop service to 18 major airports. Amtrak also serves the city twice daily via its Texas Eagle line, with connections to Chicago and Dallas. Greyhound Bus Lines is located across the river in North Little Rock and provides regional and interstate travel service.
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Buses
Within the city, public bus service is provided by the Central Arkansas Transit Authority (CATA), with 16 regular daily routes and two express routes throughout the Little Rock area. Additional service includes four connecting routes originating in Little Rock serving North Little Rock daily excluding Sundays; morning and early evening Monday-Friday express routes to Maumelle and Jacksonville/Sherwood; special events shuttle buses; and paratransit service for disabled persons.
Street Carsystem
Since November 2004, downtown areas of Little Rock and North Little Rock have been additionally served by the River Rail Electric Streetcarsystem, also operated by CATA. At present, few middle-class commuters of Central Arkansas depend on public transit. As a result, the current riders of CATA are predominantly poor, elderly, and/or disabled. Panhandling is common at bus stops. Most visitors to the city rely on car rental or taxicab for their transportation needs.
Taxi Cabs
Taxicab service is readily available with Black & White Cabs, Yellow Cab, and Veterans Cab. Limo service is also available with Little Rock Limousine Service.
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