Home for the Holidays

Downtown Little Rock

What to Do

Arkansas State Capitol Gift Shop

(501) 682-3593

www.sos.arkansas.gov

Located on the first floor of the Capitol building, the gift shop offers Arkansas-related products, as well as the annual Capitol Christmas tree ornament, which highlights a different state Capitol subject each year.

Bath Junkie

322 E. President Clinton Ave.

(501) 372-0500

www.bathjunkie.com

Stop in for a free spa treatment for your hands, and custom-blend bath and body products from your choice of 200 scents and 18 pretty colors.

Baumans

111 W. Markham St.

(501) 374-7474

www.baumans.com

The intimate boutique’s downtown location, offering suit fittings, men and women’s accessories, bath and grooming products and more, is located conveniently within the Capital Hotel.

The Clinton Presidential Center

1200 President Clinton Ave.

(501) 374-4242

www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org

The center houses the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum and restaurant Forty Two. The Clinton Museum Store (610 President Clinton Ave.,

www.clintonmuseumstore.com), offering contemporary American art and crafts and more, is a free one-minute shuttle away.

The Green Corner Store

1423 Main St., Ste. D

(501) 374-1111

www.thegreencornerstore.com

Our state’s first eco-lifestyle store stocks apparel and accessories; home and garden décor; seasonal gifts and foods; and handcrafted creations by local artisans.

Historic Arkansas Museum

200 E. 3rd St.

(501) 324-9351

Tour the museum’s galleries and historic grounds, visit a pre-civil war neighborhood, and stop by the museum store for quilts and other contemporary crafts.

Ten Thousand Villages

305 President Clinton Ave.

(501) 374-2776

www.littlerock.tenthousandvillages.com

Ten Thousand Villages is a fair-trade company selling handmade jewelry, decor, art and sculpture, textiles and tableware from around the world.

Where to Eat

Community Bakery

1200 Main St.

(501) 375-6418

www.communitybakery.com

The full-line bakery has become an institution, baking hundreds of items—cakes, cookies, desserts, breads and European pastries—from scratch for more than 60 years. It’s a must for breakfast or lunch.

Copper Grill & Grocery

300 E. 3rd St., Ste. 101

(501) 375-3333

www.coppergrillandgrocery.com

Copper Grill boasts excellent service, an exceptional wine list and menu options that include a pimento cheeseburger and Southern bread pudding with whisky sauce. Pick up items to-go at the gourmet grocery store next door.

Sonny Williams’ Steak Room

500 President Clinton Ave., Ste. 100

(501) 324-2999

www.sonnywilliamssteakroom.com

Here you’ll enjoy the finest steaks, fresh seafood and game, complemented by a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list.

Where to Stay

Capital Hotel

111 W. Markham St.

(501) 374-7474

www.capitalhotel.com

The historic downtown hotel is bustling during the holidays with a festive décor and atmosphere. Onsite restaurants include elegant Ashley’s, offering a five-star dining experience, and the Capital Bar & Grill, a local favorite for late-night dining, wine and spirits to warm the soul.

The Peabody

Three Statehouse Plaza

(501) 906-4000

www.peabodylittlerock.com

Overhauled by renowned interior design and architecture firm Wilson & Associates of Dallas, Texas, The Peabody is known for ducks that march through the lobby daily at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Their namesake, Mallard’s Bar, is an inviting onsite lounge.

Argenta, Downtown North Little Rock

What to Do

Galaxy Furniture

304 Main St.

(501) 375-3375

www.galaxyfurniture.net

Galaxy has a large selection of retro and mid-century furniture from the 1940s through 1970s, plus art, jewelry and vintage clothing.

Greg Thompson Fine Art

429 Main St.

(501) 664-2787

www.gregthompsonfineart.com

The gallery has 3,000 square feet of public and private viewing space with a focus on Southern regionalism, and represents 20th-century modern artists from around the world.

Where to Eat

Argenta Market

521 Main St.

(501) 379-9980

www.argentamarket.com

The inviting corner store is a charming place for breakfast or lunch, with deli items and locally baked treats, all with an emphasis on organic, locally-made foods.

Cregeen’s Irish Pub

301 Main St.

(501) 376-7468

www.cregeens.com

This Irish pub serves lunch, brunch and dinner, including authentic fish and chips. You’ll also enjoy exclusive on-tap beers and traditional live Irish music.

Ristorante Capeo

425 Main St.

(501) 376-3463

www.capeo.us

The intimate Italian restaurant’s wine cellar holds more than 1,000 bottles of wine, and its fine dining menu changes seasonally.

Starving Artist Café

411 Main St.

(501) 372-7976

www.starvingartistcafe.net

Ideal for lunch, Starving Artist allows you to watch artists at work while enjoying fresh, hand-made creations.

Where to Stay

Baker House Bed & Breakfast

109 W. 5th St.

(501) 372-9930

www.bakerhousenlr.com

Built in the Queen Anne Victorian style, and listed on the National Historic Register, Baker House is located on the trolley line with easy access to Argenta’s shopping and restaurants. Look into special packages that include a riverboat cruise and horse-drawn carriage ride.

ALL HOLIDAY HINTS & CALLOUTS:

Holiday Hint:

The Big Jingle Jubilee Holiday Parade takes place downtown on December 4 at 3 p.m., showcasing floats, marching bands and horses, and culminating with a lighting ceremony and fireworks show at the State Capitol Building. 501-835-3399 www.littlerock.com

The Rep

601 Main St.

(501) 378-0405

www.therep.org

Spend an evening with the state’s largest non-profit professional theatre company for a performance of  classic favorite, “A Christmas Story,” about bespectacled Ralphie Parker and his Red Ryder air rifle, showing December 1 through 26.

Holiday Hint:

Don’t miss the holiday spectacular, River Market on Ice, for a fun-filled day of ice skating and entertainment for the entire family. 501-375-2552  www.holidaysinlittlerock.com

Holiday Hint:

The Argenta Holiday Art Sale, which takes place at the Thea Center for the Arts on December 8, was created by the Argenta Downtown Council to showcase local Arkansas artists and art galleries, including Greg Thompson Fine Art. Enjoy refreshments, a full-service bar and entertainment. Admission is free