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More laid-back than its cousin to the north, the Hillcrest Historic District is located west of downtown along Markham Street and the Southern leg of Kavanaugh Boulevard. The neighborhood is full of beautiful turn-of-the-century homes and cottages, as well as a wide variety of boutiques and shops. Local favorites include Box Turtle and The Full Moon. For a quick bite or a relaxing dinner, diners can choose from top-notch pizza, Brazilian and French cuisine, upscale continental dining and more.

Head southwest from Hillcrest into Midtown and you’ll find an array of new shops and well-known restaurants. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock are both located in this area of town, as are the Little Rock Zoo, War Memorial Stadium and War Memorial Golf Course. Park Plaza Mall, anchored at both ends with Dillard’s, completed a major renovation in 2007. It is home to such mall staples as Gap, Victoria’s Secret, Sephora, Pandora, Banana Republic and other favorites. Directly across the street from the indoor mall, Midtowne Little Rock is an upscale outdoor shopping center boasting a mix of local and national retailers, including Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, James Avery, Jos. A Bank, Ann Taylor Loft, Evolve and Francesca’s Collections.

Things To Do
Little Rock Zoo
Murry's Dinner Playhouse

Places To Eat
Boulevard Bread Company
Cantina Laredo
Ferneau
The Oyster Bar
U.S. Pizza Company

Places To Shop
Landers Harley-Davidson
The Pipe & Tobacco Shop
The Safari Trader at the Little Rock Zoo

Places To Play
Ferneau