Why visit Bryant
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 46 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Old Benton-Sardis Road Bridge, Andrew Hunter House and Hester-Lenz House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Bryant
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bryant
Bryant is a city in Saline County, Arkansas, United States and a suburb of Little Rock. According to the 2020 census, the population of the city was 20,663. It is part of the Central Arkansas region.
From the Wikipedia article Bryant, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Old Benton-Sardis Road Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Bridge in Bauxite, Arkansas
Museums and landmarks4
Andrew Hunter House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house Arkansas Highway 5, a short way east of its junction with Arkansas Highway 183 in Bryant, Arkansas
Hester-Lenz House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Rucker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic house in Bauxite, Arkansas
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes46
Copper Mule Table & Tap
Diner · American · 0.7 mi
3348 Main St Bryant, AR
Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su,Tu-Th 11:00-21:00
Tacos 4 Life
Restaurant · Tacos · 2.6 mi
7821 Alcoa Road, Benton
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su closed
34 more on the map.
History
European settlers established themselves along Hurricane Creek in the early 19th century. A skirmish in the area occurred during the American Civil War. Rail service in the 1870s brought development. The town was hard hit by economic struggles in the early 20th century and through the Great Depression. World War II era saw development as demand for the area's bauxite grew.
From the History section of Bryant, Arkansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Churches and places of worship15
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries24
Otter Creek Elementary School
School · 4.5 mi
16000 Otter Creek Parkway, Little Rock
Healthcare4
Map of Bryant
132 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 31°F | 3.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 34°F | 4.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 41°F | 5.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 50°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 60°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 69°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 71°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 63°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 51°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 40°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 33°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Benton (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Saline County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2025-04-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Benton 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Little Rock 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Maumelle 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- North Little Rock 18 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
- Sherwood 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Malvern 25 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
- Jacksonville 27 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
- Hot Springs Village 27 mi west, about 44 min by car
- Conway 32 mi north, about 51 min by car
- Hot Springs 33 mi west, about 53 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- French Hill visits Bryant Police Department 01, Office of French Hill, United States Congress, Public domain
- Northern Terminus of AR 183 at Bryant, AR, TBKS1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rucker House, Bauxite, AR, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hunter-Dearborn House, Hwy 5N, Bryant, AR, Marlo B. Krueger, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS063-E-31097 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-31098 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Black Willow Leaves and Catkins, odobenine, CC BY 4.0
- Old Benton-Sardis Road Bridge, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
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