Little Rock · Pulaski County, AR
Family things to do in Little Rock
Scout analyzed 77 Little Rock places and surfaced the ones that actually fit family.
Places analyzed
77
Matches
26
Typical spend
$25
Typical visit
1.7 hr
Complete outings
Little Rock Zoo & Outdoor Fun
Embark on an exciting family adventure starting at the Little Rock Zoo, where you can discover over 700 animals. Refuel with a casual and delicious lunch nearby, then burn off some energy at a park with plenty of space for kids to play.
Little Rock Family Fun: Discovery and Park Play
Spend an engaging afternoon exploring interactive science exhibits designed for all ages at the Museum of Discovery. Afterward, grab a casual lunch, then unwind with a stroll and play at a nearby park.
Best neighborhoods for family
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Scout-verified spots
Family
Buc-ee's Benton
A road-trip rite of passage: famously clean restrooms, made-to-order brisket, and aisles of snacks and beaver merch. Easy on/off the highway, huge lot, zero stress.
Outdoors
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Expansive park provides hiking trails with mountain vistas, canoeing, a visitor center & arboretum.
Outdoors
Murray Park
Outdoors
Two Rivers Park
Macarthur Park
MacArthur Park
Hillcrest
Allsopp Park
Scenic spot with hiking & biking trails, a pavilion, ball fields, a playground & tennis courts.
Outdoors
Pinnacle Mountain East Summit Trailhead
Arts & Culture
Wildwood Park for the Arts
River Market
Museum of Discovery
Playful, interactive exhibits exploring scientific concepts at this family-friendly destination.
Downtown
Old State House Museum
National Historic Landmark building featuring permanent & traveling exhibits on Arkansas history.
Downtown
Historic Arkansas Museum
Local art & history museum featuring artifacts, 19th-century structures & historical re-enactments.
Arts & Culture
Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum
Exhibits on naval history & Arkansas aquaculture, plus tours of USS Razorback, a WWII-era submarine.
Boyle Park
Boyle Park
This sizable park features multiple trails & play areas, sports facilities & a fishing stream.
Outdoors
Emerald Park
West Markham
The Wonder Place
This indoor play facility for 8-&-under kids has climbing, drama & art activities & a toy store.
River Valley
Maumelle Park
This waterfront public campground features areas for hiking & nature viewing, plus boat access.
Family
Little Rock Zoo
This 33-acre zoo displays more than 700 animals & has a train, antique carousel & playground.
Macarthur Park
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
The state's military heritage told through rotating exhibits in the birthplace of Douglas MacArthur.
Downtown
Julius Breckling Riverfront Park
Trails & overlooks along the Arkansas River, with playgrounds, historic markers & sculptures.
Outdoors
Burns Park
Park offering ball fields, a 36-hole golf course, multi-use trails & fishing in the Arkansas River.
Arts & Culture
William J. Clinton Library and Museum
3 floors of exhibits & memorabilia related to Clinton's life & presidency, plus a 30-acre park.
Downtown
Robinson Center
Renovated 1939 theater features an expansive performance space for musicals, plays & more.
Macarthur Park
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
Outdoors
Cook's Landing Park
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 27 of the 77 analyzed Little Rock places fit family.
- 63% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 100% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Quirky, Playful.
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