Charming quaint bungalows, Art Deco-style ranches and two-storied Tudor-style homes sit cozily along softly curved, sloping streets lined with old trees. As the sun rises, residents emerge to walk pets along the promenade, speaking good mornings as they pass. The day wears on, and the historic downtown district's shops and restaurants bustle with customers. By nightfall, voices carry across the neighborhood from the patios of favored gathering spots.
This is Hillcrest, easily one of the more artistic areas of central Arkansas and home to an eclectic crowd that includes students, young families and old money. Its diversity owes itself to history — Hillcrest was once a large, mostly undeveloped tract of woods that was bequeathed to the city many years ago by the Allsopp family. Nature's influence remains today, enticing for pedestrians and the families and hikers who explore the trails and playgrounds at popular Allsopp Park. The main thoroughfare, Kavanaugh Boulevard, hosts most of the activity here. Traffic slows on the street's stretch through Hillcrest before snaking its way north to The Heights. Midtown is to the south, a nice bonus for football fans since that's the site of War Memorial Stadium, host to the University of Arkansas Razorbacks twice a year. Neighbors enjoy pre-game and post-game parties at homes resplendent with Razorback red and white. Merchants in Hillcrest host "Shop'N'Sip" on the first Thursday of every month. Businesses stay open late and invite the public to enjoy a glass of wine and other refreshments while they shop. Plan on dinner at a local eatery and make a whole evening of it.
With its own downtown area, visitors and locals alike find Hillcrest to be one of Little Rock’s most charming areas.
Over an amazing 37 years, U.S. Pizza has become synonymous with great pizza, fresh salads (with that wonderful dressing), and the coldest beer in town! Since 1972, customers have known that owner Judy Waller is committed to providing Central Arkansas with the best possible atmosphere and personable staff to make you feel right at home. Come enjoy the nicest patio in Little Rock at the new Hillcrest location or one of the other patios at the Rodney Parham, Heights, or McCain locations. The newest restaurant has the nicest patio in North Little Rock, overlooking JFK Boulevard. • 2710 Kavanaugh blvd., Little Rock. (501) 580-5875.
Ferneau is among the Little Rock restaurants participating in September's Savor the City.
The Promenade at Allsopp Park is a popular place to spot Hillcrest natives walking, visiting or even sometimes, gathering for an impromptu acoustic performance.
The Full Moon is dubbed "Little Rock's Most Unique Gift Shop" and has a variety of goods for all tastes and styles.
Dubbed as "Little Rock's Most Unique Gift Shop", The Full Moon provides numerous items for all styles and tastes.
RSS Feeds
