Epinions Recent Reviews for Little Rock

Little Rock: There's FIVE Of Everything Great in Downtown Little Rock...

Wed, 4 Oct 2006 19:30:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mrkstvns - Looking for an interesting place for an easy, enjoyable weekend getaway? Why not consider Little Rock, Arkansas? It's a place that really lends itself to the quick 48-hour exploration. I've visited Little Rock twice over the past few months, and I...

Little Rock: Little Rock Peabody Hotel

Wed, 1 Jun 2005 11:40:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author museumfan - I visited Little Rock this past weekend for the first time in years and was happily surprised. Little Rock is amazingly lush and green, and coming from Northwest Arkansas I was amazed at how smoothly traffic flowed. We stayed at the Peabody (which used...

Little Rock: THE BIG TOWN

Tue, 24 Feb 2004 19:42:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lilrockman - This is my kind of city here.People act like Little Rock is small.I've been to large cities.Chicago,my favorite, is the 3rd largest city in the nation.When I come back down to Little Rock it is still the city to me.It has it's small town country feel as...

Little Rock: Big Fish, Small Pond

Fri, 23 Aug 2002 02:21:02 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chemwarfare - Folks born and raised in Arkansas have a strange relationship with Little Rock: they at once revere and fear it.

In such an extremely rural state, Little Rock sticks out like the proverbial sore thumb. Other than amazing scenic beauty, there...

Little Rock: A Local's View - JAN 2002

Wed, 30 Jan 2002 12:11:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author max72118 - There are many recent changes in the Little Rock area, and I am offering this as a list of my own favorites. The downtown area is changing rapidly with development of the River Market, renovation of convention facilities, gentrification of downtown...

Little Rock: The Suburban Grill: Another Gem in Arkansas

Thu, 27 Dec 2001 21:51:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author 2manykids - I'd recently moved to the tidy, upscale, and "quiet" (we won't talk about the train) bedroom community of Cabot, Arkansas. Seeking something more inviting than assembly-line fast food, I decided to check out an all-you-can-eat crab buffet at some place...

Little Rock: Little Rock's Grand Masonic Temple

Sun, 18 Nov 2001 17:43:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author DAnneC - By any measure one might choose, the Albert Pike Memorial Temple on the corner of Seventh and Scott in downtown Little Rock is an impressive structure. Built in a style reminiscent of Greek temples as adapted to the Italian Renaissance, the building is...

Little Rock: Much To Do In Little Rock

Sat, 5 Aug 2000 13:09:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author TheSmartTraveler - Little Rock, in the central part of Arkansas on the Arkansas River, offers visitors plenty to do in a friendly atmosphere. You can see beautifully restored 19th-century homes, museums, parks in beautiful settings, the Little Rock Zoo, and the Little...

Little Rock: The best of Arkansas in one place

Thu, 6 Jul 2000 03:30:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author HawgWyld - Little Rock is a fine place to visit or live, and I don't care what folks around the state say. Let me explain. I live in Northwest Arkansas, where people are paranoid about the crime in Little Rock. According to the folks around here, Little Rock is a...

Little Rock: I'm Big on Little Rock!

Thu, 25 May 2000 21:34:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author evansec - As a life-long Arkansan, I've seen many good and bad things about our state. I've lived through the rise and fall of Dogpatch USA, the reign, defeat, reign, and promotion of Governor Bill Clinton, and, of course, the amazing transformation of its...

Little Rock: High-Tech Little Rock

Thu, 25 May 2000 21:28:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author 2manykids - Little Rock has one distinct advantage over many larger U.S. cities: the abundance of work available for the technically skilled. Businesses are discovering Arkansas' favorable tax laws and cheap real estate. Wages here are somewhat lower than the...

Little Rock: Six Bridges Bar and Grill, Little Rock

Thu, 25 May 2000 20:37:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author 2manykids - In another installment of "My Life Among the Rednecks" (I feel like Jane Goodall) we'll talk about one of Little Rock's casual hangouts, Six Bridges Bar and Grill.

You get there off I-30 at the Markham St. exit, bordering the...

Little Rock: Great Chinese Food: Happy Family Restaurant

Sun, 14 May 2000 15:30:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author 2manykids - I've just returned from yet another great lunch at the Happy Family Restaurant in Jacksonville, Arkansas. The Mother's Day Special included a carnation for all moms, a friendly at-the-door greeting from a staff that remembers you and your kids, even if...

Little Rock: Thai Taste Restaurant, Jacksonville, Arkansas

Sun, 14 May 2000 12:34:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author 2manykids - Believe it or not, we're not all bald-headed, banjo-playin' hillbillies down here in Arkansas. Thanks to the nearby Little Rock Air Force Base, Jacksonville boasts one of the best Thai eateries I've ever been in and, since I've made several lengthy...

Little Rock: Southern Hospitality

Sun, 19 Mar 2000 15:18:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigduffer - I lived in Little Rock for 6 years and i tell you hat, I really miss it. You know that saying, you don't know what you have until it's gone. Well, this is the case here. The people in Arkansas are very polite and everyone will talk to you. There is a...

Little Rock: Great, little, big city....

Sun, 13 Feb 2000 15:57:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author i_culookn - I was born and raised in Arkansas, so please don't hold that against me. As long as I can remember I have traveled to LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS at least every two weeks or so if not more. There have been times when my family, and friends have traveled 4 or...

Little Rock: Little Rock Tips from a Resident Newcomer

Fri, 21 Jan 2000 01:24:10 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author lmarqua - I moved from Cleveland to the Little Rock area a little over three years ago. If you are staying in downtown, I would recommend The Capitol Hotel. As some other have noted, the City Center Plaza (formerly the Holiday Inn) is to be avoided at all costs,...

Little Rock: Little Rock, Better than you think

Sat, 25 Dec 1999 04:10:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mrmazda - I have read the other opinions about the high crime in Little Rock and I do regret that your experiences in the capitol weren't great. However, the crime problem isn't as bad as people think. Overall, Little Rock, for being a city in the south where...

Little Rock: Be careful which hotel you select!

Fri, 3 Dec 1999 13:03:05 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ntassler - To some extent, I concur with the other reviews posted here that indicate there is a crime problem in Little Rock. You, as a traveler, can deal with this problem by selecting an appropriate hotel.

If you're on a budget, DON'T stay in downtown...