North Little Rock, Arkansas
North Little Rock is a city of 64,538 people in Pulaski County, Arkansas, founded in April 18, 1871.
Why visit North Little Rock
Townapedia lists 100 museums and landmarks, 48 parks and trails, 193 places to eat, 44 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lincoln Avenue Viaduct, Robinson Center, MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History and Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in North Little Rock
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About North Little Rock
North Little Rock (often abbreviated "NLR") is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States. Located on the north side of the Arkansas River, it is the twin city of Little Rock. In the late 19th century, it was annexed by Little Rock for a period, but regained its independence in the early 20th century. The population was 64,591 at the 2020 census, making it the seventh-most populous city in Arkansas.
From the Wikipedia article North Little Rock, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Lincoln Avenue Viaduct
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Little Rock, Arkansas road bridge
Lakeshore Drive Bridge
Bridge · 1.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Ron Robinson Theater -- Central Arkansas Library System
Cinema and theater · 3.0 mi
100 River Market Avenue, Little Rock
Museums and landmarks100
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
Museum · 3.5 mi
Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camden_Expedition_Sites_National_Historic_Landmark
503 East 9th Street, Little Rock
Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 13:00-17:00; Nov Th[4] closed; Dec 25,31...
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
Museum · 3.5 mi
501 East 9th Street, Little Rock
closed "temporarily closed"
Crestview Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Small neighborhood park in North Little Rock, Arkansas
Crestview Drive, North Little Rock
The Little Rock
Monument and historic site · 2.9 mi
Originally a navigational landmark, today "The Little Rock" stone outcrop supports a pier of the Junction Bridge crossing the Arkansas River.
Argenta Branch Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Public library in North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
420 North Main Street, Little Rock
Little Rock City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Rathaus in Little Rock, United States of America
500 West Markham Street, Little Rock
North Little Rock City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Rathaus in North Little Rock, United States of America
300 North Main Street, North Little Rock
Old State House
Museum · 3.1 mi
300 West Markham Street, Little Rock
Tu-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 13:00-17:00
Amboy Overpass
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Former bridge in United States of America
Argenta Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in North Little Rock, Arkansas
Arkansas National Guard Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
United States historic place
88 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds48
William J Clinton Presidential Park
Park · 2.8 mi
1200 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock
Dickey-Stephens Park
Sports field and stadium · 2.8 mi
400 West Broadway Street, North Little Rock
Simmons Arena
Sports field and stadium · 2.5 mi
Formerly Verizon Arena
1 Simmons Bank Arena Drive, North Little Rock
H.U. Lee International Gate and Garden
Park · 3.0 mi
101 East Markham Street, Little Rock
36 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes193
Bamboo Hibachi Sherwood
Restaurant · Chicken, Chinese, Japanese, Local, Seafood, Sushi · 2.5 mi
117 Country Club Road
Mo-Sa 11:00-14:30,16:00-21:30
Cotham's in the City
Restaurant · Burger · 3.7 mi
1401 West 3rd Street, Little Rock
Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00; PH off
Fidel & Co Coffee Roasters East Village
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.0 mi
500 Shall Avenue, Little Rock
Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00, Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
Fidel & Co Downtown
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.9 mi
610 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock
Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.4 mi
418 East Broadway Street, North Little Rock
Mo-Fr 05:00-18:30; Sa-Su 05:30-19:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.7 mi
917 Broadway Street, Little Rock
Mo-Sa 05:30-21:00; Su 05:30-20:30
Cannibal & Craft
Bar and pub · 3.0 mi
307 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock
Tu-Sa 15:00-23:00; Su 11:00-16:00
181 more on the map.
History
Originally named Argenta, Arkansas, the community was founded on April 18, 1871. In 1890, the city of Little Rock annexed Argenta as part of its eighth ward, preempting a competing petition to incorporate.
As part of a plan to reclaim its independence, Argenta was incorporated on July 17, 1901, as the town of "North Little Rock". By 1904, the state's supreme court allowed North Little Rock to annex what was left of the ward. It readopted the name Argenta in 1906, only to revert to North Little Rock in October 1917. Evidence of the old town can still be found in the North Little Rock City Hall (built in 1914) which contains plaques referring to Argenta, and incorporates "C of A" (i.e. City of Argenta) ornamental features.
From the History section of North Little Rock, Arkansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay44
Legacy Hotel & Suites
Motel and hotel · 3.6 mi
625 West Capitol Avenue, Little Rock
AC Hotel by Marriott Little Rock Downtown
Motel and hotel · 3.4 mi
201 West Capitol Avenue, Little Rock
Comfort Inn & Suites North Little Rock
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
3915 McCain Park Drive, North Little Rock
Hampton Inn & Suites Little Rock - Downtown
Motel and hotel · 3.1 mi
320 River Market Avenue, Little Rock
Churches and places of worship141
First Missionary Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
701 South Gaines Street, Little Rock
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Cathedral of St. Andrew
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
First Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
First United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Winfield Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Shopping23
Gas and EV charging28
Schools, colleges and libraries88
Bobby L. Roberts Library of Arkansas History & Art
Library · 3.0 mi
401 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock
Ark Virtual Academy Elementary
School · 3.7 mi
10802 Executive Ctr Dr Ste 205, Little Rock
Ark Virtual Academy Middle Sch
School · 3.7 mi
10802 Executive Ctr Dr Ste 205, Little Rock
Arkansas Consolidated High School-Alexander
School · 3.5 mi
700 S Main St, Little Rock
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School
School · 1.3 mi
4702 W Commercial Dr Ste B3, North Little Rock
Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy
School · 3.3 mi
3901 Virginia Ave, North Little Rock
Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School
School · 2.7 mi
2100 E Sixth St, Little Rock
Healthcare15
Baptist Health Medical Center - North Little Rock
Hospital · 0.8 mi
3333 Springhill Drive, North Little Rock
HealthCARE Express Urgent Care - Sherwood, AR
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.8 mi
1554 Country Club Road, Sherwood
Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center;VA Medical Center
Hospital · 3.4 mi
2200 Fort Roots Drive, North Little Rock
Argenta Drug Co
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.5 mi
324 North Main Street, North Little Rock
Map of North Little Rock
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 31°F | 3.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 34°F | 4.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 42°F | 5.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 50°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 59°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 71°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 70°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 40°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 33°F | 5.1 in | 0.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Little Rock Ap Adams Fld (4 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
Pulaski County has had 21 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)
- 2023-04-02: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (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, 4 miles away.
- Sherwood 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Little Rock 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Jacksonville 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Maumelle 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Cabot 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Bryant 18 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Conway 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- Benton 24 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Pine Bluff 41 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Searcy 43 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 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
- Arkansas River, Looking Across To North Little Rock 423757092, Belinda Hankins Miller from U.S.A., upload by Herrick 10:33, 15 November 2007 (UTC), CC BY 2.0
- Furniture Row, North Little Rock, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- David's Burgers, North Little Rock, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jason's Deli, North Little Rock, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- T.G.I. Friday's, Lakewood Village, North Little Rock, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Petco, North Little Rock, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Crestview Park, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- North Little Rock City Hall 01, Dclemens1971, CC BY 4.0
- First Missionary Baptist Church, Little Rock, AR, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- North Little Rock Post Office, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Presbyterian Church, Little Rock, AR, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Little Rock City Hall, Arkansas, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 67 and US 167 south, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Waterside Street Bridge, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barney L. Elias House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- T. R. Pugh Memorial Park 05, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21-15-046-mill, Dsdugan, CC0
- T. R. Pugh Memorial Park 03, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- T. R. Pugh Memorial Park 01, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- T. R. Pugh Memorial Park 02, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- T. R. Pugh Memorial Park 04, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21-15-001-mill, Dsdugan, CC0
- 21-15-004-mill, Dsdugan, CC0
- T. R. Pugh Memorial Park ducks, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- T. R. Pugh Memorial Park 24, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- T. R. Pugh Memorial Park 06, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- T. R. Pugh Memorial Park 19, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- T. R. Pugh Memorial Park 18, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- T. R. Pugh Memorial Park 26, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Old Mill Arkansas, Nathan Foster, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owings House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 21-15-043-mill, Dsdugan, CC0
- T. R. Pugh Memorial Park 08, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- T. R. Pugh Memorial Park historical marker, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- T. R. Pugh Memorial Park 17, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- In Memorial, T. R. Pugh Memorial Park, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- T. R. Pugh Memorial Park 12, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- T. R. Pugh Memorial Park 16, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- T. R. Pugh Memorial Park 20, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- T. R. Pugh Memorial Park 25, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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