Maumelle

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Located in the heart of Arkansas, Maumelle is a picturesque city with a small-town charm and big-city amenities. Nestled along the Arkansas River, Maumelle offers a peaceful setting with beautiful natural landscapes and outdoor recreational opportunities.

Outdoor enthusiasts will be delighted by the abundance of parks and trails in Maumelle. Pinnacle Mountain State Park, just a short drive from the city center, offers hiking, rock climbing, and stunning views of the surrounding area. The Arkansas River Trail, a 17-mile loop that passes through Maumelle, is perfect for walking, running, or cycling while enjoying the riverfront scenery.

For those interested in wildlife, the Two Rivers Park and Park Plaza Wetlands provide opportunities for birdwatching and observing the local flora and fauna. The Maumelle Park and Marina on the Arkansas River is a popular spot for boating, fishing, and picnicking, making it an ideal destination for a day of outdoor fun.

In addition to its natural beauty, Maumelle also offers a variety of shopping and dining experiences. The city's downtown area is home to charming boutiques, specialty shops, and cozy cafes, while the nearby Promenade at Chenal features a wide range of upscale retailers and restaurants.

History buffs will appreciate Maumelle's close proximity to Little Rock, the capital city of Arkansas, where they can explore historic sites such as the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, the William J. Clinton Presidential Library, and the Arkansas State Capitol.

Alternative names: Founded: 1974 (50 years ago)Population: 17.9 thous.Area: 13.16 mi²Coordinates: 34°51'14"N, 92°24'11"W

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Maumelle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Big Dam Bridge, Wild River Country, Burns Park, Burns Park Golf Course.

5 miSE
Bridge
Big Dam Bridge, Little Rock
127 min walk • Originally intended to be called Murray Bridge, the Big Dam Bridge in Arkansas spans the Arkansas River and Murray Lock and Dam between Little Rock and North Little Rock and is open only to pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
4.2 miSE
Park, Water park, Amusement park
Wild River Country, North Little Rock
108 min walk • Wild River Country was an outdoor water park located in North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. It was the largest water park in the state of Arkansas. It was a popular attraction of the city and saw many visitors from all over the region. It however was unable to open for the 2020 season due to legal reasons and was sold in auction.
6.6 miSE
Park
Burns Park, North Little Rock
168 min walk • Burns Park is a 1,700-acre park in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The park features two golf courses, Funland Amusement Park, sports facilities and a camping area.
7 miSE
34°47'31"N • 92°18'22"W
Burns Park Golf Course, North Little Rock
178 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
7.5 miSW
34°46'29"N • 92°29'35"W
Wildwood Park for the Arts, Little Rock
191 min walk • Park
4.6 miS
Colonial revival architecture
Johnswood, Little Rock
118 min walk • Johnswood is a historic house at 10314 Cantrell Road in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is a single-story structure, its main section built out of sandstone and capped by a side gable roof, with an attached wood frame section on the left end, with a front-facing gable roof.
5.8 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Pavilion in the Park, Little Rock
147 min walk • Pavilion in the Park is an upscale shopping center in the northern part of Little Rock, Arkansas, along western Cantrell Road. Built in 1985 in the style of a European enclosed shopping area, the shopping center is notable as much for its upscale content as for many such retailers being locally owned and operated.
0.9 miW
Cemetery
Pyeatte-Mason Cemetery, North Little Rock
24 min walk • The Pyeatte-Mason Cemetery is a small historic cemetery at the junction of Waterside and Lily Streets on the west side of Maumelle, Arkansas. It occupies a small wooded lot, and has ten marked graves. It contains graves of some of Pulaski County's earliest settlers, the Pyeatte and Carnahan families.
3.8 miS
Neighbourhood
Pankey, Little Rock
98 min walk • Pankey is a formerly unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States on Arkansas Highway 10. Historically, it was located west of Little Rock, but has since been annexed by the city.
5.1 miS
Neighbourhood
Pleasant Valley, Little Rock
130 min walk • Pleasant Valley is a neighborhood that is among the older western neighborhoods of the city of Little Rock, Arkansas. The area is to the northwest of Breckenridge and west of Colony West.
3.9 miSW
Neighbourhood
Pinnacle Valley, Little Rock
100 min walk • Pinnacle Valley is the northwesternmost neighborhood of the city of Little Rock, Arkansas. The area is to the south of Pinnacle Mountain, one of the highest elevations in Pulaski County.