Governor's Mansion Historic District, Little Rock

Name: Governor's Mansion Historic District
Address: Little Rock, United States

#64 among attractions in Little Rock

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Facts and practical information

The Governor's Mansion Historic District is a historic district covering a large historic neighborhood of Little Rock, Arkansas. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and its borders were increased in 1988 and again in 2002. The district is notable for the large number of well-preserved late 19th and early 20th-century houses, and includes a major cross-section of residential architecture designed by the noted Little Rock architect Charles L. Thompson. It is the oldest city neighborhood to retain its residential character. ()

Built: 1890 (135 years ago)Area: 0.46 mi²Elevation: 348 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 34°43'55"N, 92°16'34"W

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Quapaw QuarterLittle Rock United States

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Day trips

Governor's Mansion Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Statehouse Convention Center, Arkansas Arts Center, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Arkansas River Trail System.

1.2 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock
31 min walk • The Statehouse Convention Center is a convention center located in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. containing approximately 220,000 square feet of space. A 650-space parking deck is located only one block south of the convention center.
0.7 miNE
Museum, Art gallery, Theater
Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock
18 min walk • The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, formerly known as the Arkansas Arts Center, is an art museum located in MacArthur Park, Little Rock, Arkansas. The museum will undergo an expansion and renovation in 2018–2022.
0.8 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Little Rock
21 min walk • Arkansas Repertory Theatre is the longest-running nonprofit resident theater in Arkansas. It is affiliated with Actors' Equity Association and offers a year-round season. The Rep is housed in a 377-seat facility in Little Rock, Arkansas. It was founded in 1976 by Cliff Fannin Baker. The Rep's Executive Artistic Director is Will Trice.
1.4 miNE
Hiking trail, Hiking, Park
Arkansas River Trail System, Little Rock
36 min walk • The Arkansas River Trail is a rail trail that runs 17 miles in along both sides of the Arkansas River in Central Arkansas.
~1090 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum
ESSE Purse Museum, Little Rock
6 min walk • The ESSE Purse Museum is a museum located in Little Rock, Arkansas featuring women's handbags, and the day-to-day items carried in them, illustrating the stories of American women's lives during the 1900s. Special topic exhibits are hosted, and the museum has a gift shop.
1.2 miN
Concerts and shows, Convention center, Theater
Robinson Center, Little Rock
31 min walk • The Robinson Center is a performance, convention, and exhibition space at Statehouse Plaza in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas.
~370 ftS
Historical place
Arkansas Governor's Mansion, Little Rock
2 min walk • The Arkansas Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the governor of Arkansas and Arkansas' first family. The mansion is located at 1800 Center Street in Little Rock, and is included in the Governor's Mansion Historic District, a district that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
~1260 ftNE
City, Neighbourhood
Quapaw Quarter, Little Rock
7 min walk • The Quapaw Quarter of Little Rock, Arkansas, is a section of the city including its oldest and most historic business and residential neighborhoods. The area's name was first given in 1961, honoring the Quapaw Indians who lived in the area centuries ago.
~1280 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Central Presbyterian Church, Little Rock
7 min walk • Central Presbyterian Church of Little Rock Is located in the Quapaw Quarter area of Little Rock. The original Central Presbyterian Church building is Christ Temple Cathedral, formerly the home of Central Presbyterian Church, is a historic church building at 1921 Arch Street in Little Rock, Arkansas.
~1500 ftNE
34°44'6"N • 92°16'21"W
The Bernice Garden, Little Rock
8 min walk • Park, Garden, Farmer's market
1.2 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife, Entertainment district
River Market District, Little Rock
32 min walk • The River Market District is a city park and network of walkways along the banks of the Arkansas River at Little Rock, Arkansas, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Governor's Mansion Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Arkansas Governor's Mansion, Little Rock (2 min walk), Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Little Rock (3 min walk), Winfield Methodist Church, Little Rock (4 min walk), South Scott Street Historic District, Little Rock (5 min walk).

How to get to Governor's Mansion Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Governor's Mansion Historic District:

Bus

Central Arkansas Transit Authority Bus Terminal (24 min walk)

Tram

2nd Street & Center Street • Lines: Blue, Green (28 min walk)
3rd Street & River Market Avenue • Lines: Blue, Green (29 min walk)