Date: December 2, 2010 |
Downtown Little Rock
What to Do
Arkansas State Capitol Gift Shop
(501) 682-3593
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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