Meeting Facilities

A collection of superior venues

Little Rock provides planners with a wide variety of venues for producing successful conventions, meetings, exhibits and shows. Our central location, lovely neighborhoods, parks, attractions, and terrific nightlife make Little Rock an affordable, attractive meeting destination. Our extensive list of meeting facilities ranges from large arenas to small performance halls. Please review our venue listings, then contact us. We will help you select the perfect location in the Capital City for your next success.

Meeting Facilities

Alltel Arena 1 Alltel Arena Way North Little Rock, AR  72114 Phone: 501-340-5660 Website: www.alltelarena.com Directions & Map

An 11-story, 18,000-seat state-of-the-art sports and entertainment facility, Alltel Arena serves as home to the Arkansas Twisters arena football team, Arkansas Rimrockers basketball team and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock's Trojan basketball team, plus major sporting and entertainment events year-around.

Upcoming events at the Alltel Arena:
Carrie Underwood in Concert w/ Special Guest Josh Turner - May 11, 2008
Arkansas Twisters vs Corpus Christi - May 31, 2008
Arkansas Twisters vs Lubbock - June 14, 2008
Arkansas Twisters vs Iowa - June 28, 2008
Arkansas Twisters vs Bossier - July 19, 2008
Arkansas Twisters vs Texas - July 26, 2008
Disney Live! Presents Winnie the Pooh - November 7, 2008
Celtic Thunder in Concert - November 17, 2008

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Arkansas State Fairgrounds 2400 W. Roosevelt Rd. Little Rock, AR  72206 Phone: 501-372-8341 Website: www.arkfairgrounds.com Directions & Map

Home to rock and country and western shows, as well as other entertainment. The biggest draw at the fairgrounds is the Arkansas State Fair and Livestock Show, a 10-day event in October that includes a rodeo and big-name musical acts.

Upcoming events at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds:
HOT ROD Power Tour 2008 - June 7, 2008
Arkansas Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show - June 21 - 22, 2008
Bud Ward Auction - September 27 - 28, 2008
Arkansas State Fair - October 10 - 19, 2008

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Barton Coliseum

2400 W. Roosevelt
Little Rock, AR  72206
Phone: 501-372-8341
Directions & Map

There's always something happening at Barton Coliseum and the surrounding state fairgrounds. Circuses and musical events are regularly scheduled at Barton. The fairgrounds routinely host drag racing, antique sales and knife and gun shows. Call the fairgrounds office for prerecorded information about upcoming events.

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River Market Amphitheatre, Pavilions and Meeting Room 400 President Clinton Avenue Little Rock, AR  72201 Phone: 501-375-2552 Fax: 501-375-5559 Website: www.rivermarket.info Directions & Map

Located in the heart of Little Rock's River Market District the Amphitheatre is Arkansas' premiere outdoor concert venue. The spacious pavilions provide a combined seating for 1,000 guests with a beautiful view of the Arkansas River and Amphitheatre. The third floor of the River Market contains a multi-purpose facility ideal for parties, receptions, dinners, meetings and much more.

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Robinson Center 426 W. Markham Little Rock, AR  72201 Phone: 501-376-4781 Toll Free: 800-844-4781 Fax: 501-374-2255 Website: www.littlerock.com Directions & Map

One of the highlights of Little Rock's spectacular Statehouse Plaza is already a familiar Arkansas landmark; Robinson Center. For over 40 years, this multi-purpose facility has hosted many successful conventions, meetings, craft fairs and sporting events, as well as, a host of Broadway productions. Robinson Center is situated only 10 minutes from the airport and just a few blocks from major interstates. The DoubleTree hotel is physically connected to the center. In addition, there are several area hotels located in and near the center. Robinson Center includes a 550-space underground municipal parking garage, which provides guests with well-lighted, weather-protected parking and is directly connected to the center. Also, there are several hundred more parking spaces available within a few blocks.

Upcoming events at the Robinson Center:
Arkansas Catholic Youth Ministry Annual Convention - May 9 - 11, 2008
"DooWop" Concert - May 11, 2008
Lana's Dance Studio Recital - May 15, 2008
BK's Recital - May 17, 2008
Irby Studio of Dance Recital - May 22, 2008
Huff-N-Puff Dance Recital - May 24, 2008
Mount Saint Mary Academy Graduation - May 26, 2008
Tommie's Dance Acedemy Recital - May 31 - June 1, 2008
Little Rock School of Dance Recital - June 8, 2008
Indigo Girls in Concert - June 10, 2008
Joel's House of Dance Recital - June 13, 2008
North Little Rock School of Dance Recital - June 15, 2008
Katt Williams in Concert - June 18, 2008
Ms. Karen's Dance Studio Recital - June 20 - 21, 2008
"The Pajama Game" - September 23 - 25, 2008

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Statehouse Convention Center #1 Statehouse Plaza Little Rock, AR  72201 Phone: 501-376-4781 Toll Free: 800-844-4781 Website: www.littlerock.com Directions & Map

Located in the heart of the Capital City, The Statehouse Convention Center is one of the largest convention centers in the state. Logistically connected to the Peabody Little Rock, the center hosts a wide variety of meetings, trade-shows, concerts and conventions. The facility also showcases an impressive array of artwork from local, national, and international artists. The items are individually priced and a small percentage of each work sold is placed in the Statehouse Convention Center art fund. The Statehouse Convention Center is within walking distance of the historic River Market District, which has many distinctive shops and restaurants including nighttime dining and entertainment hot spots. With over 500 restaurants and 59 hotels to choose from, Little Rock is a visitor's dream and the centrally located facility is just minutes away from everything! No destination city is complete without a multi-functional "crown-jewel" like the Statehouse Convention Center. It should be marked as a "must see" when in Little Rock.

Upcoming events at the Statehouse Convention Center:
Junior Achievement of Arkansas Luncheon - May 12, 2008
May Job Fair - May 13, 2008
UAMS Honors Convocation - May 16, 2008
William H. Bowen School of Law of Law Graduation - May 17, 2008
Republician Party of Arkansas Frank White Award Dinner - June 13, 2008
American Taekwondo Association's 2008 ATA World Championships - June 23 - 29, 2008
Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators' Annual Summer Conference - August 3 - 5, 2008
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Bridal Fair - August 10, 2008
Arkansas Hospitality Association's Annual Convention - September 17 - 18, 2008
National Association of Royalty Owners's 28th National Convention - September 17 - 20, 2008
Arkansas Hospital Association's Annual Meeting 2008 - October 8 - 10, 2008
Arkansas Hospital Association's Annual Meeting - October 8 - 10, 2008
Arkansas Reading Recovery & Comprehensive Literacy K-8 Conference & Administrators Institute - October 13 - 15, 2008
Early Literacy/Reading Recovery Conference - October 15, 2008
Artlinks 2008 - October 20 - 21, 2008

Lodging with Meeting Facilities

Airport

Holiday Inn Airport East 3201 Bankhead Dr. Little Rock, AR  72206 Phone: 501-490-1000 Toll Free: 800-465-4329 Fax: 501-490-0494 Website: www.holiday-inn.com/lit-airportcc Directions & Map

Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Full Service

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Downtown

Holiday Inn Presidential Conference Center 600 Interstate 30 Little Rock, AR  72202 Phone: 501-375-2100 Toll Free: 866-900-7625 Fax: 501-975-8179 Email: sales@hipresidential.com Website: www.hipresidential.com Directions & Map

Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space

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Courtyard by Marriott Downtown 521 President Clinton Ave. Little Rock, AR  72201 Phone: 501-975-9800 Toll Free: 800-321-2211 Fax: 501-975-9801 Email: cylittlerock@mckibbonhotels.com Website: www.marriot.com/LITDT Directions & Map

Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Limited Service

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La Quinta Little Rock Downtown Conference Center 617 South Broadway Little Rock, AR  72201 Phone: (501) 374-9000 Fax: (501) 374-9009 Email: lq2010dos1@laquinta.com Website: http://2010.lq.com Directions & Map

Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space

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Capital Hotel, The 111 West Markham St. Little Rock, AR  72201 Phone: 501-374-7474 Toll Free: 800-766-7666 Fax: 501-370-7091 Email: hospitality@thecapitalhotel.com Website: www.thecapitalhotel.com Directions & Map

Hotel, Historic Inn, Meeting & Convention Space, Full Service

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Comfort Inn and Suites 707 Interstate 30 Little Rock, AR  72202 Phone: 501-687-7700 Toll Free: 888-472-6717 Fax: 501-687-1016 Website: www.comfortinnlittlerock.com Directions & Map

Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Limited Service

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DoubleTree Hotel 424 W. Markham St. Little Rock, AR  72201 Phone: 501-372-4371 Toll Free: 800-222-8733 Fax: 501-372-0518 Email: vfrench@doubletreelr.com Website: www.doubletreelr.com Directions & Map

Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Full Service

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Legacy Hotel & Suites 625 West Capitol Ave. Little Rock, AR  72201 Phone: 501-374-0100 Fax: 501-687-1185 Website: http://www.legacyhotel.com/ Directions & Map

Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Full Service

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Peabody Little Rock, The 3 Statehouse Plaza Little Rock, AR  72201 Phone: 501-906-4000 Toll Free: 800-PEABODY Fax: 501-375-4721 Website: www.peabodylittlerock.com Directions & Map

Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Full Service

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Midtown

Hilton Little Rock Metro Center 925 S. University Ave. Little Rock, AR  72204 Phone: 501-664-5020 Fax: 501-614-3803 Website: www.littlerockmetrocenter.hilton.com Directions & Map

Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Full Service

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Southwest

LaQuinta Inn

11701 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR  72209
Phone: 501-455-2300
Fax: 501-455-5876
Website: www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ916&propId=916
Directions & Map

Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Limited Service

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A Rodeway Inn & Suites 2401 West 65th Street Little Rock, AR  72209 Phone: 501-801-0188 Fax: 501-570-7915 Email: gm.ar157@choicehotels.com Website: http://www.littlerockrodeway.com/ Directions & Map

Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Extended Stay, Limited Service

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West

Crowne Plaza 201 S. Shackleford Little Rock, AR  72211 Phone: 501-223-3000 Toll Free: 866-276-6648 Fax: 501-223-2833 Email: sales@selectlittlerock.com Website: www.crowneplazalittlerock.com Directions & Map

Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Full Service

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Best Western Governors Suites 1501 Merrill Dr. Little Rock, AR  72211 Phone: 501-224-8051 Toll Free: 800-422-8051 Fax: 501-224-8051 Website: www.bestwestern.com/governorssuites Directions & Map

Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Limited Service

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Residence Inn

1401 S. Shackleford Rd.
Little Rock, AR  72211
Phone: 501-312-0200
Fax: 501-219-2524
Website: www.residenceinn.com
Directions & Map

Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Limited Service

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SpringHill Suites Little Rock

306 Markham Center Dr.
Little Rock, AR  72205
Phone: 501-978-6000
Toll Free: 888-287-9400
Fax: 501-978-6010
Website: www.marriott.com/litsh
Directions & Map

Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Limited Service

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Wingate by Wyndham 1212 South Shackleford Rd. Little Rock, AR  72211 Phone: 501-227-6800 Toll Free: 800-228-1000 Fax: 501-227-6819 Website: www.wingateinns.com Directions & Map

Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Limited Service

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Embassy Suites - Little Rock 11301 Financial Centre Parkway Little Rock, AR  72211 Phone: 501-312-9000 Toll Free: 800-362-2779 Fax: 501-312-9455 Website: www.embassysuiteslittlerock.com Directions & Map

Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Full Service

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Hampton Inn & Suites 1301 S. Shackleford Little Rock, AR  72211 Phone: 501-537-3000 Toll Free: 866-457-7666 Fax: 501-537-7070 Email: beth.boyd@lrar.com Website: http://www.selectlittlerock.com/hmpt_index.php Directions & Map

Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Limited Service

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Courtyard by Marriott Little Rock West 10900 Financial Centre Parkway Little Rock, AR  72211 Phone: 501-227-6000 Toll Free: 800-264-0382 Fax: 501-227-6912 Website: www.cylittlerock.com Directions & Map

Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Limited Service