Little Rock feels like an affordable, walkable small city with surprising depth — riverfront trails, a lively River Market, craft breweries, a growing food and arts scene, museums (including the Clinton Presidential Library) and easy commutes make multi-week stays comfortable and interesting.
For weekend escapes, Hot Springs’ thermal spas and hiking are about an hour away, and college-driven Conway (dining, bars and local events) is under 30 minutes, so you can mix outdoor time, culture and nightlife without long drives.