Old State House, Little Rock

Name: Old State House
Address: Little Rock, United States
Telephone: +1 501-324-9685

#7 among attractions in Little Rock

Museum, Greek Revival architecture, History museum, Historical place

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The Old State House, formerly called the Arkansas State House, is the oldest surviving state capitol building west of the Mississippi River. It was the site of the secession convention, as well as the fourth constitutional convention when delegates agreed to ensure voting rights for freedmen and establish public education. ()

Completed: 1842 (182 years ago)Coordinates: 34°44'56"N, 92°16'21"W

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Downtown Little RockLittle Rock United States

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+1 501-324-9685

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Old State House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Simmons Bank Arena, Dickey-Stephens Park, Statehouse Convention Center, Arkansas Arts Center.

0.6 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Simmons Bank Arena, Little Rock
16 min walk • Simmons Bank Arena, a hub of entertainment in North Little Rock, Arkansas, stands as a modern coliseum for a variety of events, from electrifying concerts to competitive sporting events. This multifunctional arena, situated on the north bank of the Arkansas River, is...
0.4 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Baseball
Dickey-Stephens Park, North Little Rock
12 min walk • Dickey–Stephens Park is a baseball park in North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. The ballpark is primarily used for baseball and serves as the home for the Arkansas Travelers of the Texas League. The capacity of the ballpark is 7,200 which includes 5,800 fixed seats capacity and 1,500 on the berms.
~670 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock
4 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.
0.8 miSE
Museum, Art gallery, Theater
Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock
22 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.
~1440 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Historic Arkansas Museum, Little Rock
7 min walk • The Historic Arkansas Museum, sometimes called HAM, is a state history museum in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. The museum was created as part of the Arkansas Territorial Capitol Restoration Commission, by Act 388 of the 1939 Arkansas General Assembly.
0.4 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Little Rock
11 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.
~1650 ftE
Street
Block 35 Cobblestone Alley, Little Rock
8 min walk • Block 35 Cobblestone Alley is located in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is a 300-foot-long, 30-foot-wide cobblestone alley, which bisects a city block known as Block 35 of the City of Little Rock.
0.8 miE
Hiking trail, Hiking, Park
Arkansas River Trail System, Little Rock
21 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.
~120 ftE
Memorial
David O. Dodd Memorial, Little Rock
1 min walk • The David O. Dodd Memorial is a monument on the grounds of the Old State House in Little Rock, Arkansas. Erected in 1923 by Confederate memorial groups, it commemorates David O. Dodd, an Arkansas civilian who was executed by the U.S. Army for spying.
~1640 ftN
Bridge
Broadway Bridge, Little Rock
8 min walk • The Broadway Bridge is an arch bridge that spans the Arkansas River connecting the cities of Little Rock, Arkansas and North Little Rock, Arkansas. It carries U.S. Route 70. The current bridge opened to traffic in March 2017. The original bridge was demolished in 2016. It was also an arch bridge and it opened in 1923.
~570 ftW
Concerts and shows, Convention center, Theater
Robinson Center, Little Rock
3 min walk • The Robinson Center is a performance, convention, and exhibition space at Statehouse Plaza in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Old State House open?

Old State House is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Old State House?

Nearby attractions include David O. Dodd Memorial, Little Rock (1 min walk), Robinson Center, Little Rock (3 min walk), Pulaski County Courthouse, Little Rock (3 min walk), Little Rock City Hall, Little Rock (5 min walk).

How to get to Old State House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old State House:

Tram

West Markham Street & Spring Street • Lines: Blue, Green (2 min walk)
2nd Street & Center Street • Lines: Blue, Green (3 min walk)

Bus

Central Arkansas Transit Authority Bus Terminal (12 min walk)
Greyhound.. Little Rock. AR (12 min walk)

Train

Little Rock (22 min walk)